Government Scrappage Scheme
The government’s scrappage scheme is due to close by the end of March 2010 at the latest or when the funds run dry, which ever comes first. The scheme is a fantastic way to guarantee £2000 off a new vehicle if you have a van that is over 8 years old and meets the criteria set out below.
Wilsons will always make sure you are getting the best deal, so if you are unsure if your current van meets the criteria then contact us to see what we can do. Even if it doesn’t, we always have a tempting offer and can take your old van as part exchange.
Scrappage Scheme Rules
There are certain rules that you must follow to take advantage of the government’s scrappage scheme.
Your vehicle
The vehicle you are trading in must:
- Be a car or small van weighing up to 3,500 kilograms (kg)
- Be registered in United Kingdom on or before 29th February 2000 (cars) or 28th February 2002 (vans)
- Be registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) or Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) in your name
- Have been registered to you continuously for 12 calendar months before the order date of the new vehicle
- Have a UK address on the registration certificate (V5C)
- Have a current MOT test certificate before date of order for the new vehicle
- Have a current tax disc when the order for the new vehicle is placed
- Be insured when the order for the new vehicle is placed
The new vehicle
The new vehicle you want to buy must be:
- A car or small van weighing up to 3,500 kg
- Declared new at first registration in the UK with no former keepers
- When trading in your old vehicle for a new vehicle the registered keeper for both vehicles must be the same.
