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Scrappage scheme buys climb towards 290,000

13th January 2010 Print

New car registrations through the scrappage scheme totalled 284,479 between May and December 2009, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Scrappage accounted for 20.9% of all new car registrations in December.

LCV scrappage registrations over the May to December period totalled 4,494 units.

The average CO2 emissions of a car bought through the scheme was 133.3g/km, 10% below the overall new car market average and 27% below a scrapped car’s emissions.

Commenting on the data, SMMT chief executive Paul Everitt said, “The Scrappage Incentive Scheme has helped significantly to increase new car registrations in each of the last six months, including a 38.9% increase in the December 2009 market. This has provided an important boost to the UK motor industry and greater confidence for consumers. The scheme will continue until the end of February and there is still an opportunity for around 85,000 more consumers to take advantage of it. Alongside the economic benefits, the scheme has helped to promote the take-up of cleaner, safer and more fuel efficient vehicles.”