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Hyundai a Winner in Car Scrappage Orders
A survey by Reuters has revealed that the Hyundai Motor Company has so far received more car orders under the government’s car scrappage scheme than any other manufacturer, with sales driven by an interest in lower priced and smaller cars.
Hyundai stated that its new orders for the period April 23 to June 7 amounted to… »
Toyota Respond to Claims by Parkers and Times Online
Following our previous Car Scrappage article concerning the Times Online claims that manufacturers and dealerships are offering higher interest rate loans for some Scrappage Scheme deals, together with Parkers’ opinion that buyers would be better off avoiding the Scrappage Scheme altogether, the Car Scrappage Team decided to look further into these comments. And we weren’t impressed.
We specifically assessed the Times Online claims regarding Toyota’s Scrappage… »
Parkers Still Don’t Understand The Scrappage Scheme
The Times Online have reported that manufacturers and dealerships who were previously offering loans to prospective buyers at interest rates below 4%, have been increasing said rates to over 10% for some Car Scrappage Scheme deals.
It is alleged by Parker’s car price guide that potential buyers would achieve a better overall deal by ignoring the… »
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… »
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… »