The government’s Car Scrappage scheme will end on February 28th 2010, or when 300,000 new cars have been sold. Already well over 200,000 new cars have been sold, under the scheme, and current estimates would see it end sometime in November 2009 - so time is running out.
So if you are thinking of buying a new Honda, Mitsubishi or SEAT, in the next six months, then now is the time to act. Take advantage of this one-off government bonus or you will regret a missed opportunity.
How does it work?
Any car over ten years old, which meets the requirements, is eligible for scrapping – and the owner will receive £1,000 from the government and £1,000 from the manufacturer towards the cost of the new vehicle.
JT Hughes will handle all the paperwork for you and arrange for the old vehicle to be scrapped. To qualify your old vehicle must be:
- A passenger car, or small van, up to 3.5 tonnes;
- First registered in United Kingdom on or before July 31, 1999;
- Currently registered with DVLA, to the registered keeper, or currently on Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN);
- Road legal with an MOT certificate;
- Registered by an owner with a full UK address;
- Owned by the current driver for at least 12 months.
Your new vehicles must be:
- A passenger car or small van up to 3.5 tonnes;
- Registered in the UK;
- Brand new without any previous keepers;
- A UK specification model;
- Registered to the keeper of the scrapped vehicle.
Don’t miss out; JT Hughes has a great selection of the latest Honda, Mitsubishi and SEAT models. These great cars are fuel-efficient, low maintenance and low carbon emitters – so they’re cheaper to run and tax than your old vehicle. It’s a win-win situation all round.
