Vauxhall brings back £2,000 scrappage scheme so you can cash in and get rid of your old banger
DRIVERS with an old banger can cash-in on a new car thanks to the return of Vauxhall's £2,000 scrappage scheme.
The British auto maker previously ran the campaign in 2015 and 2016 to remove older, more-polluting models from UK roads.
And now, it's offering the cash incentive again to scrap your car and put it towards a new Vauxhall.
It could be just the tonic for owners of old diesels who are facing huge toxic tax increases to drive in major cities and are struggling to shift them on the used market.
But if you're thinking of picking up an old motor for a few hundred quid before turning it over to Vauxhall and cashing in, stop right there.
To get the £2,000 you'll have to have owned your vehicle for at least 90 days.
As part of the programme, buyers can choose from the Adam, Corsa, Meriva, Astra and Mokka X models and can even combine the handout with a deposit on a finance deal rather than an outright cash deal.
The scrappage scheme is eligible - while stocks last - on new models ordered and registered before June 30.
The car you're trading in will be scrapped and not re-sold but Vauxhall has a "safety net" to protect classics.
The manufacturer will identify any pre-1991 models and pass on details to the relevant owners' clubs so they can purchase parts.
Simon Hucknall, PR manager for Vauxhall product and heritage, said: "Vauxhall has immense respect for the UK’s classic car groups, irrespective of what make or model they support.
"The Scrappage Allowance is designed to capture vehicles that are beyond economical repair, and given the low value of scrap metal, recycling of parts is vital to the scheme’s viability.
"We’re also confident that 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.
