"We mail out questionnaires to people who buy vehicles early in the model year," he said.

But the bill provides tax incentives for people who buy such vehicles.

Those who buy big vehicles say this is precisely why they want them.

Years ago, our friends started to buy electric hybrid vehicles.

"People may feel better, but they still need to have the economic wherewithal to buy new vehicles."

Padarn had bought additional vehicles at a rate of one a year between 2006 and 2008.

How about a large tax credit for new car buyers who buy vehicles that get better than 40 miles to the gallon?

People get paid high wages one year, so they go out and buy expensive vehicles.

"They didn't go and apply for loans to buy vehicles."

Some use their contributions to buy vehicles, and provide volunteer drivers.