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Car Scrappage Scheme Risks and Pitfalls for Motorists
Motorists looking to trade in their old cars under the Car Scrappage Scheme launched today (18th May) risk being turned down because small print within the scheme requires the new car to be registered at the same address as the old vehicle.
Any motorist failing to do so will need to provide evidence… »
VAT Dispute Affects Scrappage Scheme Car Dealers
Car buyers planning on purchasing new cars through the Government’s Car Scrappage Scheme may find they’re unable to drive-off the forecourts when the scheme goes live on Monday 18th May, due to a VAT row between manufacturers and the Government.
Manufacturing bosses are claiming the Car Scrappage Scheme has plunged into chaos due to a Government… »
The Very Latest Car Scrappage Scheme Survey
The very latest Car Scrappage Scheme Survey is revealing over 50% of those surveyed and interested in the scheme are serious buyers.
Nearly 75% of those surveyed are looking to trade in their old motor for a new £10,000 or below model. It would appear dealerships offering attractive deals on the fuel efficient lower end market… »
Only 30% of Approved Treatment Facilities will benefit from the Car scrappage Scheme
Scrapped cars declared through the car scrappage scheme will go through the car manufacturer’s usual end-of-life treatment facilities rather than being offered to the whole scrappage industry. Therefore, only small proportion of the AFT providers will benefit.
The Department of Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) stated that cars will be dealt with as ordinary end-of-life… »
Parker’s Guide Survey Claims Consumers Cool on Car Scrappage Scheme
Kieren Puffet, editor of Parker’s Guide (the car price guide) have stated that many motorists are finding far better prices under existing car deals. “They (consumer) were hoping for a lot more from the government. In practice this scheme is just not working.” Claimed Puffet.
Parker’s surveyed 600 visitors to their web site and found that… »
UK Consumers Begin Car Scrappage Shopping List
In an industry leading survey conducted by the Car Scrappage Team, potential UK consumers were asked which type of car and model they were considering purchasing through the forthcoming car scrappage scheme. It’s early days as the scheme is yet to be finalised prior to the proposed 18th May ‘09 launch, however the British public… »
Car Scrappage Scheme; Under starter’s orders
Although the Car Scrappage Scheme hasn’t officially started, car-buyers interest has already been sparked with manufacturers and dealers reporting increases in website traffic and showroom visits respectively.
Hyundai is reporting that enquiries are up 400% at its dealerships since the scheme was announced, whilst Ford say that its car scrappage scheme… »