What is the Scrappage Scheme?
Posted on June 9, 2009
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‘Scrappage‘ is a scheme run by the UK government and car dealers where you get paid money (£2000 or more) to scrap your old vehicle (cars & vans) when you buy a new one. It’s like a trade in, except with a trade in your dealer will only give you money for cars they can re-sell. With this scrap scheme the vehicle you ‘trade in’ will be broken down for scrap, with the goal of removing environmentally unfriendly vehicles from British roads.
How can I get this money?
Your old vehicle has to meet some very specific rules defined by the DVLA to qualify for the free money, most importantly it has to be over 10 years old and have been registered in the UK under your name for the last 12 months. Read here for a full list of the DVLA scrappage rules. Additionally, not all car dealers support the scheme - so make sure you check with your local dealer before you make a purchase!
For more information on scrapage and how you can use your old vehicle to get free money off a new one please read the rest of our site. Or if you have any handy hints of your own please feel free to write a comment. Have fun finding your new car!
Analogue Radio ‘Scrappage Scheme’ In the Works?
Posted on February 2, 2010
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The Guardian reports today that industry executives are considering a ‘radio scrappage’ scheme to help increase the uptake of Digital Radio. The new scheme, planned along the lines of the car scrappage scheme, might mean customers buying a new digital radio get a 20% discount if they bring in their old analogue model.
The industry estimate there are 100 million old analogue radios out in Britain right now, so this scheme could impact a lot of us should it come to pass. More news as it happens!
Fiat Thanks European Governments for Scrappage Schemes
Posted on January 25, 2010
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The Italian car company Fiat thanked the various governments of Europe for their respective scrappage schemes. They are quoted as saying that global sales of their three car brands, Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo, had risen by 5.7% to a total of 1.84 million cars. They said that their sales in Germany had almost doubled, due mostly to the German scrappage scheme, and in the UK they’d seen a rise of 17.7% overall.
Unfortunately it was not all good news for Fiat, as their parent company, Fiat Group, had made an annual net loss which they attributed to taking a take in the US car company Chrysler.
UK Boiler Scrappage Scheme Unveiled Today
Posted on January 5, 2010
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The Boiler Scrappage Scheme will be unveiled today according to reports. This is great news for anyone who has an older, G rated or worse boiler in England, as it means you’ll be able to apply for £400 off the installation and price of a new, efficient boiler for your home. Go check out whether your home is eligible for the boiler cash incentive now!
Boiler Scrappage Scheme Announced
Posted on December 30, 2009
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In the pre-budget report the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that the UK government would be running a boiler scrappage scheme starting in 2010. The final details of the scheme have yet to be finalised, but the goal is to reduce the number of inefficient, and hence expensive to run and environmentally damaging, boilers currently in use in British homes.
“Each inefficient boiler adds over £200 to household bills and one tonne of carbon to the atmosphere”, the Chancellor said as he introduced the scheme. With this new boiler scrappage incentive the government will offer £400 to a household that scraps their old boiler. With the budget currently set to help up to 125,000 homes check in regularly to see when the full details of the scheme are announced. In the meantime, stay warm through this cold, wet British winter!
Happy Christmas from Scrappage.biz
Posted on December 25, 2009
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Just a quick post to wish you all a very Happy Christmas from all of us here at Scrappage.biz. We hope that all your Christmas wishes come true - and all the best for 2010.
Don’t forget that the UK Car Scrappage Scheme finishes in a few short months. So if your or your family or friends have a car that meets the scrappage rules now is the time to think about cashing in on the government’s free cash offer before it runs out. Happy car hunting!
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