Sales of new cars rose again in December as motorists rushed to buy before the Government's scheme ends in February.
But a scrappage winter thaw could come sooner than some think. The Government added £100m funding on September 28, 2009, to cover 400,000 cars and vans. But latest figures show 304, 598 orders have already been placed.
Car manufacturers will discontinue the offer, either once the 400,000 quota is full or when the scheme period ends in late February.
The voluntary Vehicle Scrappage Scheme scheme, which was launched on May 18, 2009, as a cost of 800m, provides motorists with a 2,000 discount or more towards a new car or van if they trade in their ten-year-old motor for scrap.
Customers must always ask dealers first if they are operating the incentive, which is supported by 41 motor brands and their manufacturers: Allied Vehicles, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroen, Daihatsu, FIAT, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Iveco, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, London Taxis International, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, MG Motor, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Perodua, Peugeot, Porsche, Proton, Renault, Renault Trucks, Rolls Royce, SAAB, SEAT, SECMA UK, Skoda, Ssangyong, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Volvo.
The car dealer can check that your vehicle and the new motor you want to buy both meet the rules of the scheme.The discount is deducted from the price you pay for the new vehicle and will be shown on your invoice when you take delivery of your new vehicle.
For more information visit http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/index.htm
