The Car Scrappage Scheme

Older cars can pose a threat to the environment. It is best for them to be scrapped and replaced by newer, more efficient vehicles. Which is one of the main reasons for the car scrappage scheme run by the government. If you scrap an eligible car when you buy a new one you will receive a £2,000 discount off the OTR price. Although the idea sounds great, at Scrap Car Sutton we believe their are some problems with the scheme. For one thing, the scheme dictates to you which new cars you can purchase in exchange for scrapping your old car. Plus, there are strict criteria that the car you are scrapping must meet. Listed below, are the requirements for the scheme.

The scrap car you are trading in must:

Have a valid MOT (or within 14 days of expiry) on the old car at the time you order the new one
Have been registered to you continuously for 12 calendar months
Have an in date (or within 14 days of expiry) tax disc when you order your new vehicle
Have been registered in the United Kingdom on or before 31st August, 1999
Be registered in your name with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency or Driver and Vehicle Agency
Have a UK address on the registration certificate (also known as V5C)
Be a small van or car weighing 3.5 tonnes or under
Be insured when you purchase the new vehicle

So as you can see the guidelines you have to meet to scrap your car under the scrappage scheme are quite extreme. Sadly, this has lead to a lot of disappointment in Sutton from people who were hoping to profit from scrapping their car.