Federal diesel rebates question
 

My buddy just bought a Jetta TDI. One of the articles on one of these posts mentioned the new instituted Federal rebate on fuel efficient vehicles. I had heard of it before but this got me thinking.... How do you go about getting the rebate?

Thanks.

I think this is something you'd talk to your tax guy about. I believe it is a tax credit that is the "rebate".

Chris

i wish it applied to us diesel truck owners.....that would be nice.

If I remember, the vehicle had to be specifally listed to qualify for the tax break.

I could be wrong, but I think that the rebates only apply to Hybrid vehicles. It is a $2000 tax deduction per car.

Vehicles approved by IRS as of Nov. 14, 2005.

Ford Escape Hybrid 2005-2006
Honda Accord Hybrid 2005
Honda Civic Hybrid 2003-2005
Honda Insight 2000-2005
Lexus RX 400h 2006
Mercury Mariner Hybrid 2006
Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2006
Toyota Prius 2001-2005

Even though the Jetta gets good fuel mileage it doesn't fall under the "clean fuel" deduction. But like I said, I could be wrong.

Britt

:)

our trucks would not apply the EPA does not even list guesstimated fuel mileage for them :D

This is right. The TDI does not meet the emision standards to get the rebate. It might in '07 form what I was reading so they can also be sold in Kalifornia. Thanks all.