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What is the Scrappage Scheme?

Posted on June 9, 2009
Filed Under Car Scrappage |

‘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!

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5 Responses to “What is the Scrappage Scheme?”

  1. SORN and Scrappage - What’s the Deal? | Scrappage on September 14th, 2009 11:21 am

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  2. louise wiggs on September 23rd, 2009 3:59 pm

    ok im sorry if this sounds silly, but am i right in saying if i want to trade in the over 10yr old car i have . i need to go round searching 4 garages that support this scheme? x

  3. Car Scrappage on September 25th, 2009 7:19 am

    Hi Louise, yes - you need to do all this through a garage rather than the government. Good luck finding a new car!

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