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Should you wish to know more about the scheme simply check our "Frequently Asked Questions" or complete the form below.

FAQ

The government car scrappage scheme launched in the 09 budget, will allow consumers to claim a discount from participating manufacturers against scrapping vehicles which are aged ten years or more.

These schemes can sometimes be confusing so the team at Raychapman Motors are providing this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on car scrappage scheme to assist; we will update this regularly as more details are available.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the scheme work?
If you've got a vehicle that's ten years old or more, you just need to talk to Raychapman Motors who will do the rest. You will get at least £2,000 towards a new one. The £2,000 grant is made up of £1,000 from government with matched funding from Ray Chapman Motors..

How do I apply?

Raychapman Motors will do all the paperwork for motorists participating in the scheme and arrange for the old vehicle to be scrapped.

Raychapman Motors will check that the vehicle being traded in and the new one being bought qualify under the scheme:-

OLD VEHICLE

Passenger car or small van up to 3.5 tonnes
First registered in United Kingdom on or before 31 July 1999
Currently registered with DVLA to the registered keeper making the application, or currently on Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN)
Current MOT test certificate
Registered Keeper must have a UK address
The registered keeper has been the registered keeper of the vehicle continuously for the preceding 12 calendar months before the order date of the new vehicle

NEW VEHICLE

Passenger car or small van up to 3.5 tonnes
First registered in the UK or after the date the scrappage scheme is launched and declared new at first registration in the UK with no former keepers
UK specification vehicle
Registered to the same registered keeper as the registered keeper of the eligible vehicle to be scrapped

Will other discounts/offers apply if purchasers wish to take advantage of the scrappage subsidy?

Raychapman Motors have a great selection of offers across the widest range of vehicles from Volvo

New cars are more expensive than second hand; will additional finance deals be available to enable more people to take up the scrappage subsidy offer?

Raychapman Motors provide the full range of dealer facilities to fund your new purchase including flexible finance deals.

Will it apply to demonstration models?

No. The scheme covers brand new unregistered cars only.

How do I find out more?

Fill in our information form on our websiote or get intouch via the phone
Look at the government web site:- http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/Budget2009/index.htm

How long will the scheme run?

The scheme will be introduced in May 2009 and run until March 2010.

How many cars will be eligible?

It's estimated that around 10 million cars will be eligible for the scrappage scheme.

Can I buy up an old banger on the cheap and trade it in for a scrappage grant?

No, you must be the named owner and you need to have owned the car you intend to trade in for at least a year.

Are nearly-new cars included?

No, only brand new cars will be included.

What happens to my car after it's scrapped?

It will be crushed.

How have scrappage schemes worked on the continent?

Scrappage schemes have been very successful in boosting new car registrations. Sales in Germany have jumped by half a million

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