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Drive Off in New Cee'd for Pounds 7,995

KIA has welcomed the extension to the UK scrappage scheme. It means that UK car buyers can now drive off in a new model cee'd - which went on sale this month - from Pounds 7,995. The new European designed and built Kia cee'd features a host of improvements over the outgoing model, including revised ride and handling, more fuel efficient engines and the new Kia family look.

Suzuki Makes Most of Its Finance Offers

SUZUKI'S highly competitive zero per cent finance offers available on Swift, Splash, SX4 and Grand Vitara SZ models have been extended until the end of the year, enabling customers to take advantage of an easier way to buy a new car either through the scrappage scheme or by trading in a more recent model. With the Government scrappage scheme now extended, anyone purchasing a Swift, Grand Vitara, SX4 or Splash can use their old "banger" - registered on or before February 29, 2000 (V registrati...

Best Things About the Prius Are Graphically Illustrated

IT'S the graphics that make the new Toyota Prius hybrid for me - an outstanding fascia littered with all manner of high tech, illuminated trickery, writes John Powell. Probably the most eye catching is the graphic of the car itself with wheels that actually roll around once you are on the move (they stop when you do). Called the energy monitor, arrows going this way and that through the cut out picture of the car show whether you are charging the battery or draining it and whether you are in ...

Avoid Vat Rise with Toyota's Price Promise

TOYOTA'S British-built Auris hatchback remains a highly attractive option for buyers following the extension of the scrappage scheme. Taking into account the Pounds 2,000 allowance, Toyota is structuring its incentives and finance packages to make the Auris, built at Toyota's Burnaston plant in Derbyshire, a highly attractive choice. Toyota managing director, Miguel Fonseca, said: "By leveraging the benefits of local production we can make Auris affordable for customers who need a family car....

Superb Deals From Your Skoda Dealer

SKODA has confirmed that it welcomes the Government's announcement extending the scrappage scheme. Brand director Robert Hazelwood said: "The announcement is great news for the industry and especially for Skoda. The brand has now taken over 8,000 orders on the scheme and our retailers continue to offer great value to customers through our scrappage offers."

Motor Industry has Been Given a Big Boost with 'Bangers for Cash'

THE Government's car scrappage scheme - which sees new car buyers being offered Pounds 2,000 in exchange for their cars registered on or before February 29, 2000 (V registration) - has been welcomed across the motor industry. Manufacturers have enthusiastically embraced the move and many report increased sales as a result.

Scrappage - the Facts

HERE are the basic details of the scheme Passenger cars or vans not exceeding 3.5 tonnes are included and the vehicles must have been registered in the UK on or before February 28, 2000 to be eligible. The scrapped vehicle must have a current MoT and have been owned by the registered keeper for at least one year and the name must match that on the new V55 form What is the process for consumers who want to participate in the scheme? Consumers will take their car to the dealer to confirm elig...

Government Extends the Scrap Scheme

THE Government has extended the scrappage scheme this month, providing an extra boost to the car industry and consumers. In September it was announced that an extra Pounds 100 million was to be pumped into the scheme, bringing the total budget to Pounds 400 million and covering up to 400,000 vehicles in total.

Fiat Offers a Lot for a Lot Less

FIAT has a range of offers under the extended scrappage scheme - which has helped boost sales over the past few months. Among the offers available are: Fiat Panda 1.1 Active ECO for Pounds 4,995: Normal list price Pounds 7095. Scrappage scheme removes Pounds 1,000 and Fiat's deal saves a further Pounds 1,100 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Active for Pounds 6,995: Normal list price Pounds 9650. Scrappage scheme removes Pounds 1,000 and Fiat's deal saves a further Pounds 1,655 Fiat Qubo 1.4 Active fo...