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Scrappage scheme scrap ends

Green Cars News

Carmakers are back on board the scrappage scheme following yesterday’s fiasco which saw the like of Ford and Honda suspend their participation in the scheme while issues over VAT payments were cleared up. The scheme gives new car buyers a £2,000 discount when they trade in a car aged 10 years or more.

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Scrappage scheme sees end to Jags, Mercs and even a Morris Minor

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The Government’s car scrappage scheme has got off to a flying start as the end of its first week draws to a close. According to Hyundai, their dealers have been surprised by the array of cars which have been scrapped in exchange for more environmentally friendly i10 and i120s.