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Which scrappage scheme should I buy a new car through?

I would like a new car. It needs to be cheap, small, reliable and economical as I drive less than 4000 miles a year. Which cars would fit my requirements?

Asked on 3 September 2017 by Ingrid Finch

Answered by Honest John
Kia is offering a scrappage allowance of up to £2000 against its excellent new Picanto and also its Rio models, both with a seven-year warranty: www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/buying-and-selling/2017-.../

Here's a round-up of all the latest scrappage schemes: www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/buying-and-selling/2017-.../
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