The Car Scrappage Scheme

Older cars can pose a threat to the environment. It is best for them to be scrapped and replaced by newer, more efficient vehicles. This is one of the driving forces behind the car scrappage scheme created by the government. If you scrap an eligible car when you buy a new one you will receive a £2,000 discount off the OTR price. Whist the idea appears great at first, we at Scrap Car Leatherhead have spotted some pitfalls in the government's scheme. For a start, you can only buy certain cars through the scheme when you scrap your old car. Additionally, the old car you are having scrapped must meet the strict criteria set by the government. The government's requirements are listed below.

The scrap car you are trading in must:

Have a valid MOT (or within 14 days of expiry) on the old car at the time you purchase the new one
Be a small van or car weighing 3,500 kg or under
Have been registered in the United Kingdom (UK) on or before 31st August, 1999
Have been registered to you continuously for at least 12 calendar months
Have an in date (or within 14 days of expiry) tax disc when you purchase your new vehicle
Be registered in your name with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency or Driver and Vehicle Agency
Still be insured when you order your new vehicle
Have a UK address on the registration certificate (also known as V5C)

So as you can see the guidelines you have to meet to scrap your car under the scrappage scheme are quite extreme. Sadly, this has lead to a lot of disappointment in Leatherhead from people who were hoping to profit from scrapping their car.