"I believe we should not help these companies that haven't helped themselves the last couple years," said Johnny Cantillo, who opposes the bailout.

"It's not our job to bail them out they've made their money -- now it's tough times it's their own problem," said Roger Thomas, who opposes the bailout.

"I'm just tired of nobody being held accountable for their actions. Everybody's getting bailed out so who's going to bail me out?" said Angie DeAngelis.

Experts said volatile gas prices and the credit crunch led to the auto crisis and buying cars came to a screeching halt.

But some said now is the best time to buy a car. It's a great time to negotiate with auto dealers, and consumers now have the option to buy at factory prices.