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Perils Of The Car Scrappage Scheme

The scrappage scheme has been popular with many consumers. In theory and in some instances, it’s a good idea. There aren’t many of us who would refuse £2,000 off the price of a new car- this can be the equivalent of 25% off the price of some small cars. Before you decide it’s ‘the best way to buy my car’ consider your options.

If you’re not actually in the market for a small car, then the scrappage scheme can be more of a hindrance than a help if you sell your car to it. If you happen to be buying a bigger, more expensive car, the £2,000 scrappage discount may actually be less than some of the discounts already on offer. If your potential new car costs £20,000 and you get £2,000 off when you sell your car to the scrappage scheme, then this means you’re paying £18,000. If you shop around, look for discounts and are prepared for a bit of a haggle, then the chances are that you’ll be able to knock more than £2,000 off anyway. There are numerous reported instances of this happening.

If you’re thinking ‘it might be easier to sell my car and shop around for discounts’, then Sell Car UK is the perfect place to start. We will buy nearly any make and model of car, no matter how old it is. This will leave you with enough money to at least put a deposit down on a new car; you can then shop around for significant savings that will put the £2,000 discount to shame!