Vauxhall scrappage hits 20,000 cars 24 | 08 | 2017
VAUXHALL SAYS IT has rid the UK roads of 20,000 higher-emitting older cars since it launched its £2000 scrappage scheme back in 2015. (Related: Ford launches £2000 scrappage scheme)
The scheme, which returned – for a limited period – in 2016 and in May this year, offers motorists money off most of its range in return for scrapping their old car. Vauxhall hands the trade-in vehicles to recycling partner Autogreen for scrapping.
The current campaign is running “until stocks last” on all vehicles bought and registered by the end of September.
According to Vauxhall, other brands account for 63% of the vehicles that have been sent to Autogreen as result of its scrappage scheme.
“While rivals are now trying to catch up with our scrappage scheme, Vauxhall has already surpassed the 20,000 vehicle milestone, with over 5,000 of those in 2017,” Leon Caruso, Vauxhall’s retail sales director, said. (Related: Roadtest — Vauxhall Crossland X 1.6T D Ecotech)
“Scrappage has been a tremendous success for us and our customers. Not only can buyers potentially swap their older, often higher polluting car for a cleaner, more efficient brand new Vauxhall, but they can also use scrappage in conjunction with some of Vauxhall’s other great finance offers.”
As part of the scheme, vehicles must be traded in and scrapped in order to be eligible for the allowance.
However, Vauxhall’s scrappage programme is not designed to rid the world of classic cars. As a result, Autogreen, Vauxhall’s recycling partner, will identify any cars manufactured prior to 1991 that are presented through the scheme and inform Vauxhall’s Luton HQ. Relevant owners’ clubs will then be notified, giving them the opportunity to purchase potentially scarce parts through the Authorised Treatment Facility.
“Vauxhall has immense respect for the UK’s classic car groups, irrespective of what make or model they support,” Simon Hucknall, PR Manager for Vauxhall Product and Heritage, said.
“The Scrappage Allowance is designed to capture vehicles that are beyond economic repair and given the low value of scrap metal, recycling of parts is vital to the scheme’s viability.
“We’re also confident the number of genuine classics over 25 years old presented to the scheme will be minimal, especially given the steady rise in value of even the most mainstream collectors’ cars in recent years. But if we do see any, our ‘safety-net’ will ensure that classic car owners and clubs will benefit.”
Vauxhall’s scrappage programme allows customers to turn in their old vehicle in exchange for £2000 towards the cost of a new model from Vauxhall range.
Drivers can choose from Adam, Corsa, Meriva, Astra and Mokka X models. For example, buyers can get up to £4400 support towards a brand new Mokka X SUV, including the £2000 for scrapping their vehicle.
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Jim McGill