The CARS (Cars Allowance Rebate System) – AKA Cash for Clunkers – program requires you to show at least one year of insurance on a vehicle, to be qualified. U.S. citizens who are out of country (e.g., military personnel) for extended periods of time often have gaps in their insurance coverage.

For more information, check with your local car dealer to see if they are particpating in the CARS rebate program (Under 16,000 dealers are currently participating worldwide.)