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More calls for car scrap scheme | More calls for car scrap scheme |
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The AA has joined calls for a scheme which would pay motorists to trade in their old cars and buy new ones. | The AA has joined calls for a scheme which would pay motorists to trade in their old cars and buy new ones. |
Support for the programme, already backed by motor manufacturers, comes amid fears new registration sales will not sufficiently boost the industry. | Support for the programme, already backed by motor manufacturers, comes amid fears new registration sales will not sufficiently boost the industry. |
But the government has said it was unsure the "scrappage" scheme would provide value for money. | But the government has said it was unsure the "scrappage" scheme would provide value for money. |
The 09 registration plates have gone on sale but analysts expect a low-take up as consumers tighten their belts. | The 09 registration plates have gone on sale but analysts expect a low-take up as consumers tighten their belts. |
Several car firms have had to cut jobs and reduce workers' hours in response to slowing demand. | Several car firms have had to cut jobs and reduce workers' hours in response to slowing demand. |
Green incentive | Green incentive |
The "scrappage" scheme has been adopted in several European countries. | The "scrappage" scheme has been adopted in several European countries. |
As well as giving a boost to the carmaking sector, which is among the industries suffering most in recession, many believe it could also help meet targets for cutting greenhouse gases. | |
In Germany, drivers get 2,500 euros (£2,220; $3,170) for trading in a car more than nine years old, while in France motorists can receive up to 1,000 euros. Scrappage has also recently been introduced in Spain. | In Germany, drivers get 2,500 euros (£2,220; $3,170) for trading in a car more than nine years old, while in France motorists can receive up to 1,000 euros. Scrappage has also recently been introduced in Spain. |
"There will be fewer new registration plated cars on the road than for many years and this will be a very visible example of how the credit crunch and hard economic times have slashed new car sales," said AA spokesman Paul Watter. | |
"There is no time to lose in introducing a scrappage scheme which is adopted policy in a large number of European countries. | "There is no time to lose in introducing a scrappage scheme which is adopted policy in a large number of European countries. |
"We must give a boost to the sale of new cars which are cleaner and safer than the ones they replace." | "We must give a boost to the sale of new cars which are cleaner and safer than the ones they replace." |
'Committed' | 'Committed' |
The number of new cars registered in the UK in January declined 30.9% year-on-year, according to industry figures, worse than December's contraction. February's figures are due to be published this week. | The number of new cars registered in the UK in January declined 30.9% year-on-year, according to industry figures, worse than December's contraction. February's figures are due to be published this week. |
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has also been pressurising the government to offer financial help to owners of older cars to persuade them buy newer models. | The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has also been pressurising the government to offer financial help to owners of older cars to persuade them buy newer models. |
Last month, chief executive Paul Everitt said there was "a clear need to stimulate demand for new vehicles in the UK market". | Last month, chief executive Paul Everitt said there was "a clear need to stimulate demand for new vehicles in the UK market". |
And a spokesman said the industry remained "firmly committed to the introduction of a workable scrappage scheme". | And a spokesman said the industry remained "firmly committed to the introduction of a workable scrappage scheme". |
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