Tag Archives: Scrappage
Vince Cable: No more bailouts for the car industry
Business Secretary Vince Cable has warned the new Government will rein in financial support for the British motor industry. Speaking at a conference in London arranged by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), he said, “Our starting point … Continue reading
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Scrappage scheme ends, deals continue
The Government’s scrappage scheme came to an end today, but many manufacturers have already announced new deals to plug the gap. Continue reading
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Scrappage scheme extended
We’d only just finished figuring out how long the scrappage scheme would last and then it turns out it’s being extended. The government has done what many in the automotive industry hoped it would and confirmed another 100,000 cars will … Continue reading
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Have you scrapped an old car for a new one?
Over 200,000 cars have been sold under the scrappage scheme since it began. This has left buyers until November 23 to trade in their old car in exchange for a £2,000 discount on a new one.
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Are you scrapping your motor for a new one?
Over three grand off the price of a BMW 1 Series? Five grand off a Ford? Carmakers are pulling out all the stops to get buyers back into showrooms – and the government’s latest initiative to refuel the car industry … Continue reading
Budget 2009: What’s in store for drivers?
Higher car tax, extra fuel duty and a £2,000 new car ‘scrappage’ scheme are expected to feature in the 2009 Budget when it’s announced on April 22 at 12.30pm. What are you expecting in this year’s Budget? And what would … Continue reading
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