Scrappage Scheme
Vehicle Scrappage Scheme
Under a new vehicle scrappage incentive scheme, you will get a £2,000 discount on a new vehicle by scrapping your old car or van. The voluntary scheme will run until March 2010.
You can benefit from the scheme if you are a private individual or a business, as long as you meet the criteria.
Your vehicle must be over 10 years old and you must have been the registered keeper of the vehicle for at least 12 months. Any cars and vans up to 3.5 tonnes will qualify for the scheme.
Participating car dealers will do all the paperwork and arrange for your old vehicle to be scrapped at an authorised treatment facility. They will check that the vehicle you trade in and the new vehicle you want to buy meet the conditions of the scheme.
This scheme will give you the opportunity to choose a vehicle which is more fuel efficient, helping you to reduce your vehicle emissions and save you money on fuel.
For further information about the scheme and to find out if you are eligible see the Directgov website.