It is not the end for the car scrappage scheme

When the government brought in the car scrappage scheme earlier this year many industry groups and consumers were delighted. The scheme had already been used in a number of other European destinations, and had proven very successful. Read more

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Cash may run dry for those interested in scrapping their old cars

Following the budget last month, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, announced the launch of a car scrappage scheme. The scheme was designed to encourage motorists to get rid of older, environmentally unfriendly vehicles and buy new vehicles that were greener and more reliable. Read more

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