Has the car scrappage scheme benefitted the UK?

[rov1200]

[rov1200]

Germany has invested most in Europe on the scheme and has proved very successful there. In fact because of the extra sales BMW has now set up two production lines in Cowley, Oxford to produce the mini. This shows that a spin off in one European country can affect another.

Also the top seller in Britain are Ford models and has created many British jobs. The motor industry is booming and is said to be the main trigger for pulling countries out of recession.

The problem is that this scheme is coming to an end so the possibility of re-entering a double dip recession is quite likely. Maybe the scheme should be extended.

[chrissa1]

As an adjunct to your question, why do you need a current, (not more than 14 days having expired since your last one) MOT, if the car is going to be scrapped?

It doesn't make sense. You are fulfilling your part of the bargain by buying a new car, which is the point of the exercise.

[rov1200]

Chrissa The government is worried someone will take an old unused banger from the tip and claim £2000 on it.

[chrissa1]

I can understand that, but is there any leeway given if it's just been registered as a SORN and is obviously roadworthy inasmuch that it's not a heap, or would that be too much to ask for?n