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Car Scrappage Rush Before VAT Rise

By Scrapman

New car registrations were up 57% in November compared to the same period in 2008 as buyers rushed to take advantage of the Government’s car scrappage scheme before VAT reverts to 17.5% in the new year.
Of the 158,082 sales last month, 21.6% were attributable to the car scrappage scheme, which is due to end in February or… »

Scrappage Scheme Means A Big Boost for Mini Market

By Scrapman

Year-on-year new car registrations fell by nearly 16% in June, compared to the 25% fall in May. However, the Car Scrappage Scheme has started to have a positive affect on the UK motor industry with this fall in sales being the smallest since July 2008.  
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) confirmed 176,264 units (cars and… »

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