The New Sticker Shock
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010Some car dealers support the idea of the sticker, but other car dealers are understandably concerned. With the economy in such turmoil and car sales in the United States almost at a 28-year low, auto dealers are nervous about the potential for more lost business. After all, what consumer wouldn’t be concerned if they were interested in a car and saw a “D-“ sticker in the window for some reason? If a consumer doesn’t understand what the grade is for, it could deter them from purchasing a vehicle that gets great gas mileage on the highway, but whose emissions are a little high on the EPA’s scale.
There are a few important questions anyone can pose regarding the proposed sticker. Number one, could the sticker create a greater strain on the livelihood of individuals who work at car dealerships? Number two, if the sticker did create a greater strain on those dealership employees, will the economy benefit or suffer? Number three, what steps can the EPA take to prevent risking jobs with the unemployment rate so high while protecting the environment and potentially creating a number of “green” jobs?
Any which way you look at it, there are a number of viewpoints that could be argued for or against.
It is important to recognize that the environment should be protected, but it is vital to be realistic about what steps to take to preserve it and when the most appropriate time to take those steps will be.
Either way, Pacific will gladly take your old junker and bale it up for scrap after you upgrade!