[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/scrappage-scheme\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/scrappage-scheme\/","headline":"Scrappage scheme round-up","name":"Scrappage scheme round-up","description":"This time last month, scrappage schemes weren\u2019t a thing in 2017. They were still associated with the global recession of 2008 and a tempting gimmick to revive new car sales. A couple of weeks is a long time in the UK car industry though and now, virtually every major car maker has announced some form of scrappage scheme, in a bid to remove old, highly polluting cars from Britain\u2019s roads and improve the nation\u2019s air quality. Around 19.3 million pre-Euro […]","datePublished":"2017-09-21","dateModified":"2017-09-21","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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They were still associated with the global recession of 2008 and a tempting gimmick to revive new car sales.A couple of weeks is a long time in the UK car industry though and now, virtually every major car maker has announced some form of scrappage scheme, in a bid to remove old, highly polluting cars from Britain\u2019s roads and improve the nation\u2019s air quality.Around 19.3 million pre-Euro 5 cars are currently on UK roads, according to vehicle data group SMMT. Removing them from Britain\u2019s roads would effectively reduce the nation\u2019s road CO2 output by 15 million tons a year.Many of the new schemes centre on diesels and in a nutshell, if you have a diesel with a pre-2010 reg, then it\u2019s highly likely you\u2019ll be able to take advantage of a good few schemes currently running.With everyone from Audi to Vauxhall now offering money off a new car in exchange for their old banger, we thought it\u2019d be worthwhile to take a look at every new programme that\u2019s been put in place.AudiAnyone with any (the brand is irrelevant) old Euro 1 to Euro 4 diesel car registered before 2010 can trade it in and see between \u00a32,000 and \u00a38,000 knocked off the price of a new Audi.The level of discount depends on which model you\u2019ve got your eye on. The minimum discount comes with the Q2 (\u00a32,000), while the plug-in Q7 e-tron offers the heftiest price cut at \u00a38,000.The A4 and A5 enjoy \u00a36,000 discounts, rising to \u00a37,000 for the A6 and A7.Audi models exempt from the scrappage scheme include diesel Q7s, the A8, R8 and any RS variants; so most of the really fun stuff pretty much *sad face*.Find out more at https:\/\/www.audi.co.uk\/owners-area\/scrappage-incentive.htmlBMW\/MiniLike Audi, the BMW Group wants your old pre-Euro 5 diesel. In exchange, you\u2019ll get \u00a32,000 off the price of any BMW or Mini as long as it emits less than 130g\/km of CO2.So that includes the i3 and i8, as well as the plug-in Mini Countryman.You\u2019ll have to act fast though; Beemer\u2019s scheme is only being offered until the end of 2017.FordThe blue oval was one of the first brands to announce its scheme and it\u2019s very similar to BMW\u2019s. By handing over any pre-2010 diesel car to Ford, it\u2019ll knock at least \u00a32,000 of the price of almost every model in its range (the Ka+, S-Max and Galaxy are exempt).Ford buyers stand to save up to \u00a37,000 by trading in their old diesel and Ford of Britain boss Andy Barratt says the idea has been a hit so far, with more than 1,000 orders taken in the first week alone.To underline its commitment to improving air quality, Ford promises that any diesel traded in will be sent to the crusher.HyundaiEvery scrappage scheme mentioned so far is only bothered about diesels, but Hyundai will take any old Euro 1 to 4 petrol or diesel car. It says that Euro 1 to 3 cars will be scrapped, while Euro 4 vehicles will be sold on by dealers.Discounts start from \u00a31,500 for the i10 – Hyundai\u2019s smallest car – rising to \u00a35,000 off the price of a new Santa Fe. Its scheme is available for the rest of the year.KiaHyundai\u2019s sister brand will slash \u00a32,000 off the asking price of a new Picanto or Rio until December 2017. Any accepted cars must be more than seven years old and will be destroyed.MazdaIt\u2019s a similar deal with Mazda. Trade in any pre-2010 car and you can receive up to \u00a35,000 off the cost of a sub-130g\/km Mazda. Those kind of emissions mean you can\u2019t go too big, but \u00a32,000 off a Mazda2 or \u00a34,000 off a Mazda3 and Mazda6 sounds like a fair swap.Mercedes-BenzMerc\u2019s scheme is kinda restricted. In exchange for any Euro 1-4 diesel car, it\u2019ll reduce the price of one of its new plug-in hybrids – like the S-Class seen here – by \u00a32,000.Similarly, those trading in one of the original electric Smart Fortwo models will get a \u00a31,000 discount, which is frankly pathetic. Come round to my house and I\u2019ll give you more than a grand for that cheeky little \u2018lekky rocket.NissanWhile every scheme mentioned so far is in place until the end of 2017, Nissan is only offering its Switch Scheme throughout September.Hand over your pre-Euro 5 car or van and you can enjoy up to \u00a35,000 towards the price of a new X-Trail.RenaultNissan\u2019s French partner Renault is also restricting its scheme to September, offering between \u00a32,000 and \u00a37,000 off a new Renault.SeatThis Spanish brand is capping discounts at \u00a33,500 for pre-Euro 5 owners who have been the named owner for at least six months. Trade in and save \u00a31,500 off a Mii, \u00a32,500 off an Ibiza (pictured) or \u00a33,500 off a Leon.SkodaSkoda\u2019s scheme is similar to that of its VW Group cousin, with a required six-month ownership. Discounts reach \u00a34,000 this time and orders must be placed before the end of 2017.ToyotaWith a great wealth of hybrids within its range, Toyota is arguably the go-to for models that improve air quality. The C-HR, Prius, RAV4, Yaris and Auris are all available as hybrids.All pre-Euro 5 cars traded in to Toyota will be scrapped by Autogreen.VauxhallIf you\u2019ve owned a pre-Euro 5 car for at least 90 days, you can part-exchange it for at least \u00a32,000 off the price of a new Adam, Corsa, Meriva, Astra or Mokka X.VolkswagenUntil the end of 2017, you can swap your Euro 4 or older diesel and enjoy up to \u00a36,000 towards a new VW.That means \u00a31,800 off an up!, as well as at least \u00a34,000 off the mid-size to larger VWs.That\u2019s everything for now. There are obviously some brands yet to get involved, but in light of ambitious electrification plans from Volvo and Jaguar Land Rover, as well as the UK\u2019s petrol and diesel ban from 2040, it\u2019s only a matter of time before more car makers reveal scrappage plans. "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Scrappage scheme round-up","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/scrappage-scheme\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]