Motor Traders asked if scrappage should continue

The vehicle scrappage scheme has had a positive impact on new vehicle sales in the UK. Although due to the investment required to fund the scheme in discounts there have been mixed reactions from manufacturers and car dealers. The Retail Motor Industry Federation is currently discussing with it’s members if they should lobby government to extend the scheme.

Currently the vehicle scrappage scheme is over half way through the allocated Government funding (£300m) and is expected to end before the allocated time of February 2010. There have already been over 150,000 orders for new vehicles under the UK scheme. There has been a significant footfall reported by car dealers in showrooms up and down the country, which more importantly has translated into increased vehicle sales. This has helped the Motor Trade during particularly difficult trading conditions.

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