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GENERAL STUFF => i30 NEWS & OFFICIAL REVIEWS => Topic started by: Lorian on February 03, 2010, 22:03:43

Title: UK Scrappage Scheme Extended to be Extended by a Month
Post by: Lorian on February 03, 2010, 22:03:43

No more money, but an extra month on the scheme it seems.

Full Story

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8497239.stm

Title: Re: UK Scrappage Scheme Extended to be Extended by a Month
Post by: eye30 on February 04, 2010, 18:13:41

I like this phrase:

"The government said the extension would give manufacturers and dealers "more time to prepare for and operate the exit phase of the scheme""

Exit phase!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

Come on. 
Why don't they speak in "Plain English" and just say - it's finished as there is no more cash in the kitty and we've subed the foreign car market.

Is this so manufacturers can hike up the list price under the guise that it's been brought on by the Government withdrawing their £1,000.00 handout.

I wouldn't be surprised if you can get a better dealer AFTER the scheme finishes as dealers will have more margin to play with.