Survey says scrappage scheme “unpopular”

Posted on May 9th, 2009 by In51der in Consumer, News

BBC News reports on the growing evidence that the government’s forthcoming scheme to scrap hundreds of thousands of old cars is not proving popular with motorists.

A new survey suggests most people who have studied the scrappage scheme have decided not to take advantage of it.

Researchers from car price guide Parker’s questioned 600 people online.

It found that 70% of respondents said the scheme was not generous enough, and overall 81% said they would not be taking advantage of it. Full story…

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