Tag Archives: car scrappage scheme

Unintended scrappage consequence (Part 1)

Posted on June 21, 2009 by foxysteph

I am interested in the outcome of the industry scrappage scheme. Generally I am in favour of anything that can help UK dealers maintain employment levels even if this means their selling cars that were produced overseas and benefiting overseas … Continue reading →

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Scrappage scheme could hurt independent garages

Posted on April 22, 2009 by foxysteph

The long predicted car scrappage scheme was announced in Mr Darling’s Budget today. If motorists, including women drivers, are to be encouraged to trade in their 10 year old car for £2k – it’s too early to know all the … Continue reading →

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Cash in your old model for a new one

Posted on March 17, 2009 by foxysteph

It certainly sounds as if the Government is moving towards the UK motor industry’s ‘scrappage’ suggestion (how I dislike that word…). Presumably someone has carried out research to check that it is the perceived price of a new car that … Continue reading →

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