Articles about vehicle scrappage scheme (0-46 of 46)
How To Remove Your Scrap Car From The Roads - And Help Out A Charity! By: Stuart Breaker | - If you have a broken down old car at home that you really need to get out of the drive way, then there's no need to let it sit there and rust. Contrary to popular belief, it won't cost you a fortune to get rid of it. In fact, there are some avenues which will actually see funds generated from this sort for thing! Of course, you are highly unlikely to actually get any money out of the whole affair yourself, but under normal circumstances the first and last thing you want is for the car to be remo ... Tags:scrap car, scrap a car, scrap cars
Saab Sells Well In November By: Benson | - Consumers appear to have gained some confidence in the global economic climate, it definitely looks to be the case for automotive consumers. Many car manufacturers have reported an increase in sales for November. This could coincide with the imminent VAT increase to 20% in the UK, with buyers trying to save at least 2.5% on a new car purchase.
Saab, the Swedish car maker who has not been doing very well lately appears to have turned a massive corner, it has reported a sales increase ... Tags:Saab 9-3 dealer in Liverpool
Finding A Treasured Motor From Your Past At Classic Motor Auctions By: Cole Rees | - A number of people will have fond childhood memories of trips out with the family whether it was the familys annual seaside holiday or a camping trip in the outdoors, one of the most memorable parts will be loading up the family car and all packing in for the journey. Sometimes this trip may not have gone according to plan with mum and dad squabbling over the map and directions or ice cream cones being dropped on the carpeted floor of the family car. For whatever reason, many people will ha ... Tags:classic cars, vintage cars, car auctions
More Vehicles Produced In October By: Benson | - Many financial analysts claim that we will see a double dip recession, that the economy is not growing and that we are going to suffer financial difficulties for the next few years. Its always great waking up to this sort of news on a Monday morning!
There are however many analysts who claim that the UK is slowly but surely coming out of recession, some even claim the recession wasnt as bad as was initially anticipated. The banks and finance houses are still in a bad state, bu ... Tags:car dealer in Kent
Don"€™t Get Your Finger Burnt Buying A Used Car By: Benson | - With the scrappage scheme now well and truly over car buyers have once again turned to buying used cars, the scrappage scheme meant dealers had a back log of used cars that people were not interested in as they did not qualify for the Government backed scrappage scheme discount.
2010 Q2 used cars sales figures show year on year the used car market is down by 0.7% compared to 2009 but this is the smallest annual drop in sales for two years. Consumers interest in small economical cars was ... Tags:forddireord Direct
Supernatural Drivers In The Uk By: Padraig Kelly | - It is not very often that we get to right an article that brings together the world of motoring and the supernatural. Today is that day. It has been reported in a local paper recently that a local resident contacted the local council to query whether ghosts had moved her car. This is clearly a case for Mrs.Marple.
Number Of Cars On The Road Declines For First Time Since Second World War By: Kevin Longworth | - There were just over 31 million cars registered on the UKs roads at the end of 2009, a fall of 0.7 per cent over the figure for 12 months earlier. This drop may seem like a tiny figure, but it represents a significant landmark it is the first time since the Second World War that the number of cars registered for use in the UK has fallen year on year. Even more startlingly, 2009 was the first year in which the number had dropped in peacetime since the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Tra ... Tags:cars, driving, car buying, used cars
Uk Car Scrappage Scheme Was One Of Most Successful By: Kevin Longworth | - A new report which examines how the British car industry can build a sustainable future has concluded that the Government vehicle scrappage schemes positive effect on sales should not be at the expense of future performance.
The report, compiled from findings gathered from amongst the car-makers following the end of the scrappage scheme, concluded that the vast majority of people who bought a new car under the scheme would have been unlikely to do so otherwise, and would probably ... Tags:cars, driving, car buying, used cars
Eco Friendly Cars "€" What Are The Features And Benefits Of Going Green? By: Kevin Longworth | - Cars and other vehicles on the road have often been blamed as the cause of climate change, along with wasteful energy use. Therefore, the number of cars on the road is believed to have contributed to the carbon emissions that have brought about climate change and global warming. A lot of initiatives have come about to urge us away from driving such as the increase in fuel or road tax motoring costs.
As easy as it is for the government to say we should use cars less and opt for publ ... Tags:
How Does A Used Bmw Stack Up Against The Competition? By: Dominic Donaldson | - In the early part of this year we saw a significant drop in the number of used car sales in the UK. This was primarily down to the government's car scrappage scheme which saw more people take the opportunity to take on a brand new vehicle. However, the scheme has come to an end now and although some manufacturers have chosen to extend it under their own steam, we can still expect people to return to the second hand market. So what's best? Does a used BMW hold up against the competition?
... Tags:Used BMW, Second Hand Cars, BMW Dealers
Was The Government Scrappage Scheme Really A Success? By: iansmith | - It was just around a year ago that the motor industry pleaded for government help! Manufacturers were certain theyd go bust and were urgent for the government to do something about it.
The recession hit all industries small and large but nobody buying new cars meant manufacturers were in great peril. So in May of 2009 the government introduced the car scrappage scheme
How Did It Work?
Recent years have been hard for businesses based within the UK; both small and large companies have been affected by the recession we are currently battling. There have been a number of loved and well known firms that have gone bust in the last coupl ... Tags:New vans, New Commercial Vehicles, Van Prices, Commercial Vehicle Prices
4x4 News: Land Rover Reach Record Sales By: Katie Norton | - The latest chapter in the Land Rover supremacy comes in the form of the disclosure of record sales in March, which reached 11,000 vehicles sold in one month since the brand was founded in 1948. According to the telegraph website, the British-based manufacturer now exporting across the world, has enjoyed a strong run globally so far this year, benefitting from the stabilising of the economy and the snow that engulfed the UK.
Is Your Car An Accident Waiting To Happen? By: Nick Jervis | - Introduced in 2009, the Governments Car Scrappage Scheme was designed to revive the flagging motor industry by offering drivers 2,000 towards the cost of a new vehicle if they voluntarily scrap their old one. Among the conditions required to become eligible for the scheme, drivers were told that their car must have been first registered in the UK on or before 29th February 2000. The scheme is reported to have had a profound effect on the car industry, prompting car production to soar by 64.8% ... Tags:car accident, car accident claim
What Will Happen When The Scrappage Scheme Ends? By: Arnold Leneksi | -
Figures just released show that new car sales have increased once again for the eighth consecutive month. The market in question grew by 26.4% compared to the same period last year showing that the Scrappage Scheme is still having a big impact on new vehicle sales.
There were a total of 68,686 new cars sold during February of which Scrappage accounted for 19.6%. Final orders through the Scrappage Scheme need to be placed by the end of March, so new vehicle sales are bound to drop o ... Tags:cars
Premier League Of Car Manufacturers Released By: Arnold Leneksi | - Motor Trader have just revealed the previous years car manufacturer winners and losers by putting them into a Premier League depending on the past year growth rate. The results make interesting reading and let us see which manufacturers have triumphed, and which have failed.
Obviously the government-funded Scrappage Scheme has had a big impact on car sales over the previous year and still is when you look at the results. The Scheme comes to an end on March 31st so it will cle ... Tags:cars
Top Tips On Buying A New Car By: Arnold Leneksi | - 1)What to buy? Im sure youve got some idea on the type of car that youre interested in, however make sure that you dont completely overlook all your other options as you may miss out on a real bargain. The best way to do is read through some car reviews on a reputable car site. Then you will know exactly what the vehicle offers its good points, and bad points.
2)What do people say about the cars on your shortlist? Once you have narrowed down you options you shou ... Tags:chevrolet essex
Vauxhall Flextreme Gt/e Concept Revealed At Geneva By: Bruce Wilder | - Featuring the same electric motor drivetrain and small petrol engine to boost battery power as the Ampera, the Vauxhall Flextreme GT/E concept car is the latest in the e-mobility unlimited strategy to incorporate the zero CO2 emissions technology across the Vauxhall range.
The low roof height offers better aerodynamics and the lightweight building materials increase the range of the powertrain to 300 miles, 40 miles of which will be completely battery powered.
The recession has brought about significant change in many industry sectors, including the motor industry. The scrappage scheme was brought in by the government in May 2009 to boost new car sales, where 2,000 was offered towards a new car or van, provided a ten year old plus vehicle was scrapped. However, with the end of the scrappage scheme approaching, there is potential that consumers will hold off buying new cars and this has ... Tags:Car on finance, car finance uk, Best car loans, dealer finance
Motoring News: Volvo Cuts Down O2 Emissions, But Scrappage Scheme Doesnt By: Katie Norton | - The Times Online has reported that although "the scrappage scheme may be saving the car industry, it won"t save the planet". Government figures suggest that the scheme has in fact helped to reduce CO2 emissions, as older cars that have been scrapped in the scheme burnt around 233.6 gallons of petrol each year, compared with new cars which burn around 172.4 gallons "" however the energy used to produce the new cars surpasses the decrease seen by fuel emissions.
Choices, Choices Down At Your Local Honda Dealers By: Anna Stenning | - It seems inevitable in life today that we are surrounded by choice. When you pop down to your local sandwich shop or supermarket you are constantly bombarded with a range of different fillings and options. If you visit a specialised sandwich shop like subway, then you have what seems like endless choices to make. Initially you have to choose the bread and size, then the filling, then the option of whether you want it toasted or not, before finally choosing a variety of salad fillings. Just when ... Tags:Honda dealers
Audi, Bmw, Honda Dealers, Getting The Best Out Of Your Service By: Anna Stenning | - Cars - you will never make money on cars; they depreciate the moment that you drive them off the forecourt, and continue to depreciate with every mile you cover. They will bleed you dry and leave you frustrated but despite all of this the UK still has a love affair with the automobile.
Although you will never get the same money for a car that you paid for it, there are a number of steps that you can take to ensure that you obtain the maximum value from your investment when you are ... Tags:Honda dealers
The Best Way To Find Value In The Car Industry: Buy A Used Bmw By: Thomas Pretty | - Many car manufacturers have been offering all kinds of incentives to entice buyers to a market that had slowed down considerably not thanks to the credit crunch, but even with many very good offers and discounts available on brand new cars, the best value still remains in the used car market.
Many car makes and models will always be sought after, for example, a used BMW, Mercedes, MINI or Audi will generally depreciate much slower than many other models simply because resale of th ... Tags:used BMW
The motor industry may have been one of the biggest casualties of the current economic crisis, but recent figures suggest that there may now be light at the end of the tunnel.
New government initiatives to help protect the environment and stimulate new car sales, combined with the increasing popularity of car comparison websites are playing their part in helping the industry emerge from the recession.
There Is Considerably More Value In A Used Honda Than A New Car By: Thomas Pretty | - The slowdown in the UK economy and subsequent recession is obviously detrimental not only for Britain itself but also for British people, although it has one benefit: there has never been a better time to buy a used car.
The Government Scrappage Scheme may be a very good incentive for someone who owns a 10 year old banger to trade in for 2,000 pounds off a brand new vehicle, yet the best value remains in purchasing from the used market.
Mini Show Small Glimmer Of Light At End Of Recession Tunnel By: Thomas Pretty | - The recession has hit the UK hard with more than 3 million people currently unemployed yet there has recently been some good news for the British motor industry. News that BMW are to produce two new MINI models at their UK plant in Oxford has safeguarded many jobs at the factory for the foreseeable future and it has been reported that up to 1,000 new jobs could be created.
This is a far cry from back in February when 850 MINI factory workers lost their jobs and the plant had to te ... Tags:MINI
Make Use Of The Scrappage Scheme Whilst It Is Here By: Lee Lazarus | - The government led Scrappage Scheme has been very successful and many people have already taken up the chance to save some money on new cars. The scheme was set out to help the ailing motor industry in the UK as well as helping out customers buy a new car.
The government set up the scheme that encourages car owners to scrap cars that are ten years old or more, if you opt into the scheme then you receive 2000 off a new car. The government set aside 300 million for the scheme ... Tags:Shopping, Automotive, Cars, Automobiles
Concerns Over The Effectiveness Of The Government's Scappage Scheme By: Tom Jones | - As the recession shows little sign of abating the governments scrappage scheme incentive appears to have had little effect on the car industry sales figures according to the Society Of Motor Manufactures and Traders, SMMT, as many manufacturers saw yet another dip in the new car sales figures across the UK.
Whilst new cars sales dipped by over 24% in May, the there is still optimism among car dealers that things will soon begin to gather momentum and the scheme will be seen as a s ... Tags:Cheap Car Insurance
Three Tips For Saving Money On A New Toyota By: Tom Jones | - There are some great savings to be made if you do some researching and take full advantage of all that is being offered when buying a new Toyota.
1.Trading old for new:
Taking advantage of the government's new Scrappage scheme can potentially save you two thousand pounds. The government allocate one thousand pounds and a participating approved dealership will also give another one thousand pounds.
The scheme does come with strict terms and conditions however, ... Tags:Toyota Northern Ireland
Used Car Prices Continue To Increase By: Thomas Pretty | - The Government scrappage scheme was introduced to kick start the car sales industries after months of falling sales figures and while the scheme has so far been heralded a success after generating more than 40,000 sales during its first month, yet that has had a considerable knock on effect on the used car sales market, with some models actually appreciating in value rather than depreciating.
Many used car dealers are having to buy in vehicles at a much higher price than last year ... Tags:used BMW
Honda To Reap Benefits Of Temporary Factory Closure By: Thomas Pretty | - News that production staff at Honda's Swindon factory plant have returned to work after a four month closure again highlights the current recession that the UK is experiencing, but as some will perceive the closure as a negative move, in reality it has been more the opposite.
Rather than lay off a large section of their factory workforce, Honda chose to close the factory in order to save costs. A total of 1,300 workers took voluntary redundant with 3,400 employees staying on, acce ... Tags:Honda
Will The Government Scrappage Scheme Help Or Hinder Car Dealerships? By: Thomas Pretty | - Ever since the Government scrappage scheme was announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alastair Darling at the 2009 Budget, opinions have been divided as to whether the scheme will be of benefit to car dealerships.
Many in the industry feel that the Government have both missed a trick and also penalised many car dealerships, both of new and used cars. There is a large school of thought that believe that the Government should only have implemented the scrappage scheme - whereby a ... Tags:car dealerships
New Lexus Hybrids Aim To Improve Sales By: Thomas Pretty | - Many of the world's largest car manufacturers have experienced sales slumps since the global economic decline, yet some remain more optimistic than others.
Japanese giants Lexus are currently experiencing their worst sales period in their 20 year history, yet they aim to combat this slump by selling 25,000 new Lexus hybrid vehicles a year in the US alone as they really do believe in their product.
They have it all to do though as due to the rapid decrease in US gaso ... Tags:new Lexus
Cheat Depreciation By Buying A Used Bmw By: Thomas Pretty | - The car sales industry has obviously been affected by the economic downturn and dealerships have had to introduce more discounts than normal in an attempt to boost sales, whilst the Government have introduced the scrappage scheme whereby a car that is 10 years old or more can be scrapped in return for a 2,000 pound discount off a brand new vehicle.
This has received much criticism from many in the motoring industry but early signs suggest that the scheme could be a relative succes ... Tags:used BMW
Honda Have Faith In Government Scrappage Scheme By: Thomas Pretty | - The Government scrappage scheme has received mixed reactions amongst those in the motor trade and taxpayers alike, but car manufacturers such as Honda will be hoping that it kick starts the UK motor industry, and Honda in particular received evidence that it could well do so.
Honda's new hybrid vehicle, the Insight, flew to the top of the best sellers list in Japan having sold more than 10,000 units in April. The car industry in Japan has been in decline for the past decade - unli ... Tags:new Honda
The New Citroen C2 Is In A Class Of Its Own By: Tom Jones | - Replacing the Citroen Saxo the Citroen C2 is designed to fill the need for a sporty and practical 'super-mini'.
With the more expensive C3 satisfying the high end of the super-mini market the C2 has been specifically designed to be a cheaper and more affordable version that is just right for newer drivers or people who do not require the higher levels of power that the C3 has.
With 6 different engine configurations you can buy a C2 to fully fit your needs, from the ... Tags:Citroen Northern Ireland
Motorcycles Offer Marvellous Manoeuvrability! By: Tom Jones | - Motorcycles are a cheaper, easier and less hassle way of travelling through built up urban areas such as big towns and cities. It's little wonder that there are so many motorcycles on the roads today!
If used for private use motorcycles allow you to purchase an inexpensive means to travel, generally costing far less than a car. This is especially true when you also take into consideration in additional costs such as insurance and tax, which are also far less expensive than a car. ... Tags:Belfast Motorcycles
Cost Effective And Easy Ways To Buy A New Car By: Tom Jones | - If you are thinking of buying a new car it is often very difficult to ever get enough money to do so. With all the other costs of living increasing it seems difficult enough to save money at all, let alone afford a 'big' purchase like a new car.
Yet things are not as bad as they might seem, there are all sorts of ways you can change to a brand new car for very little cost. One such method is a newly launched government scheme where you are paid money for your old car, which is cut ... Tags:0% Finance
Taking Full Advantage Of The Scrappage Scheme By: Tom Jones | - If you are thinking of replacing your van then now is a great opportunity to do so. With the economy in the mess it is right now you can make some excellent savings on commercial vehicles and vans.
It is in the news almost constantly now that the motor trade industry has hit an all time low, selling fewer and fewer vehicles each month by a drastic amount. With jobs being cut, plant having to close down and dealerships going bankrupt the industry is desperately trying to survive. ... Tags:0% Van Finance
Choosing The Used Car For You By: Tony Hill | - Thinking of buying a used car? You're not the only one - while car sales are down as a whole as the economy takes a nose dive, the figures are suggesting that more people are getting behind the wheel of a second hand or nearly-new car in efforts to get more for car for their money and avoid the fun of depreciation.
With this in mind, there are several things to consider before you head off to you nearest car supermarket or used car dealers that will save you time when you do. Firs ... Tags:cars, used cars, second hand cars, automotive, financing,
Merseyside Transport: From Wirral Buses To Used Cars In Liverpool By: Anna Stenning | - The Metropolitan Borough and City of Liverpool is home to 435,500 people, and covers a fairly wide area. There are a number of modes of transport used to get around the area, from taking the bus on the Wirral to buying used cars in Liverpool. Depending on your budget, all of these are effective methods from getting from A to B, getting to work or for recreational travelling.
If you're considering buying one of the many available new or used cars in Liverpool, you're spoiled for ch ... Tags:used cars in Liverpool
Government Scrappage Scheme Could Benefit Van Drivers By: seamus | - Alistair Darling's 2009 Budget report may have come into a lot of criticism in the past week or so, but many van insurance customers will be extremely pleased to hear about the new scrapping scheme in an attempt to increase van and car production and sa;ses within the UK.
The new scheme will mean that anyone with a car registered before July 31st 1999 will receive 2,000 in trading their old vehicle for a new one. This would appeal to many tradesmen, who rely on their vans to g ... Tags:Van Insurance, Scrappage scheme
An Insight Into Honda's Hybrid Challenge By: Shaun Parker | - It seems as though Honda are mounting a real challenge to Japanese rivals Toyota in the Hybrid market as their new Insight vehicle has returned impressive sales figures in its home country since launching in February.
Last week the Insight became the first hybrid at the top of Japan's best sellers list. The Japan Automobile Dealers Association ranked the Insight at the top of the tree after Honda sold 10,481 units in the month of April alone, becoming the first hybrid vehicle in h ... Tags:Honda
The Uk Scrappage Scheme, Bringing That New Lexus, Bmw Or Audi A Little Closer By: Shaun Parker | - For those of us lucky enough to consider buying a just-off-the-production-line car, the UK Government's new Scrappage Scheme means it's time to put your foot down and think about buying that new Mercedes, that impressive Range Rover or brand spanking new Lexus.
With a mouth-watering 2000 pounds discount on your dream vehicle, this new scheme, introduced in the UK's 2009 budget, might well bring the actual purchasing of it significantly closer. The entire fund for UK motorists eye ... Tags:new lexus
Scrappage Scheme For Ni Getting Closer? By: Constant Drachenfels | - Every week there are reports and statistics published that describe the automotive industry and every time the news is bad. For months we have been observing that the sales are declining. The situation in the new and used car market in NI is as bad as in the rest of UK.
The situation is not that bad though in some other European countries. Sales in Germany, for example, have been rising lately, with a 40% soar in March. The German government has recently announced that the scrappa ... Tags:scrappage scheme, used cars sales, used cars NI, cars NI
