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24/02/2010
Car Scrappage's 'Exit Phase' Begins
The final phase of the Government's scrappage scheme began today.
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has reminded would-be car buyers to take advantage of the scheme before it closes.
Car manufacturers have now been allocated shares of about 50,000 potential further orders based on brand popularity by the Department for Business, to help ensure a smooth closing of the scheme.
Lord Mandelson said: "Car owners need to move quickly to avoid disappointment if they want to buy a new car at a discount.
"Industry figures have showed again and again the benefits that the scrappage scheme is continuing to deliver to the automotive sector and beyond. It is great news that in January scrappage helped the industry to achieve its biggest output gain since May 1976."
The UK scheme, with up to £400m from Government and matched funding from manufacturers, is intended to provide a short term boost to industry and drive consumer demand during the downturn.
It has also removed older vehicles from the road and encouraged consumers to invest in new, safer, and potentially more environmentally friendly models.
(PR/GK)
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has reminded would-be car buyers to take advantage of the scheme before it closes.
Car manufacturers have now been allocated shares of about 50,000 potential further orders based on brand popularity by the Department for Business, to help ensure a smooth closing of the scheme.
Lord Mandelson said: "Car owners need to move quickly to avoid disappointment if they want to buy a new car at a discount.
"Industry figures have showed again and again the benefits that the scrappage scheme is continuing to deliver to the automotive sector and beyond. It is great news that in January scrappage helped the industry to achieve its biggest output gain since May 1976."
The UK scheme, with up to £400m from Government and matched funding from manufacturers, is intended to provide a short term boost to industry and drive consumer demand during the downturn.
It has also removed older vehicles from the road and encouraged consumers to invest in new, safer, and potentially more environmentally friendly models.
(PR/GK)
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