The Car Scrappage Scheme

Older cars can pose a threat to the environment. Ideally they should be scrapped and replaced by newer and more fuel efficient cars. That is why the government have decided to run the car scrappage scheme. When scrapping an eligible car it's possible to get £2,000 off the OTR price of a new one. The idea is great although we at Scrap Car Croydon believe there are flaws in the government's plan. For a start, you can only buy certain cars through the scheme when you scrap your old car. Additionally, the old car you are having scrapped must meet the strict criteria set by the government. We have listed below the requirements for the scheme.

The scrap car you are trading in must:

Be registered in the UK on or before the 31st August 1999
Have a UK address on the registration certificate (also known as V5C)
Have been registered to you continuously for 12 calendar months
Be insured when you order your new car
Have a valid MOT (or within 14 days of expiry) on the old car at the time you purchase the new one
Be registered in your name with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency or Driver and Vehicle Agency
Be a small car or van weighing no more than 3,500 kg
Have an in date (or within 14 days of expiry) tax disc when you order your new car

Of course, few cars meet these strict requirements. Sadly, this has lead to a lot of disappointment in Croydon from people who were hoping to profit from scrapping their car.