New Lexus vehicles must be ordered between 1 October 2020 and 15 of December 2020, and registered by 31 December 2020. Eligible cars and commercial vehicles need to have been registered before 1 October 2012, and you must have been the registered owner for at least six months to take advantage. The scrappage scheme can’t be used in conjunction with any other offers but the savings apply to finance as well as cash buyers.
Your guide to the best 2020 UK scrappage schemes
If you want a new car, and have an old car to trade-in, the following scrappage deals could save you up to £5000 - with popular models like the Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30, Renault Captur and Kia Picanto all available with significant discounts.
In 2009, the Government introduced a scrappage scheme to encourage the sale of new cars by providing a £2000 incentive if you scrapped your old car. The aim was to increase new car sales and get more clean, less polluting cars onto UK roads.
With the increase of car bans in city centres across the UK, and the 2035 ban on the sale of petrol, diesel and hybrid cars, the Government is now looking to introduce an scrappage scheme centred on electric vehicles. But, until then, manufacturers are offering their own schemes.
Whether the car you want to trade in qualifies for a scrappage scheme depends on its age and how long you have owned it. These are the criteria.
Scrappage scheme | Must be registered before | Owned for minimum of |
Citroen | 1 January 2014 | 90 days |
Dacia | 1 April 2014 | 90 days |
Hyundai | 1 July 2012 | 90 days |
Kia | 1 July 2013 | 90 days |
Lexus | 1 October 2012 | 6 months |
Mazda | 31 December 2011 | 60 days |
Renault | 31 March 2014 | 90 days |
Toyota | 30 September 2012 | 6 months |
How much can you save on a scrappage scheme?
The amount you can save depends on the particular manufacturer scheme and the model you are buying. One of the best savings is £5000 off a new Hyundai Santa Fe. Other big savings include £4000 off a Citroen C4 Cactus and £4000 of a Mazda CX-5.
Check out our full guide to manufacturer scrappage schemes below:
Citroen
Model |
Models |
Scrappage discount |
C1 |
All |
£2750 |
C3 |
All |
£3500 |
All |
£3500 |
|
C4 Cactus |
All |
£4000 |
C5 Aircross | All | £3500 |
Berlingo | All | £3500 |
SpaceTourer | All | £5000 |
The small print
Reflects customer savings against the manufacturer's recommended OTR price. Available to eligible customers who trade in a qualifying vehicle first registered in the UK before 1 January 2014. The V5C of the part exchange address needs to match the new vehicle invoice & must have been in the current owners' possession for a minimum of 90 days. Citroen Swappage cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Other offers for eligible customers are available. Offer applicable to cars ordered from 1st October – 31st December 2020 and registered by 31st December 2020.
Dacia
Model |
Models |
Scrappage discount |
Duster |
All |
£750 |
All |
£250 |
|
Logan MCV Stepway |
All |
£250 |
Sandero | All | £250 |
Sandero Stepway | All | £250 |
The small print
New for Old Scheme available to private retail customers at participating dealers only, when you trade in any passenger or commercial vehicle registered by 31 March 2014. Trade in vehicle must have been registered to the customer for at least 90 days before the order date of the new vehicle. Alternatively, the owner of the vehicle must be able to show a direct relationship (parental, spouse or sibling) with the individual purchasing the new vehicle. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with other national offers. Dacia UK reserves the right to withdraw or amend this offer at any time, without notice. Vehicle must be registered within six calendar months of order date to qualify.
Hyundai
Model |
Derivatives | Saving |
---|---|---|
i20 | All Models Except PLAY | £2,400.00 |
i20 PLAY | PLAY Models Only | £900.00 |
i30 | 5 door Tourer and Fastback | £3,500.00 |
i30 N Line | 5 door | £2,500.00 |
i30N | 275PS | £2,500.00 |
IONIQ | Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid only | £3,000.00 |
Kona | All Non-electric Models (except PLAY and Premium GT models)** | £2,500.00 |
Kona Play | PLAY and Premium GT Models only | £2,000.00 |
Kona Hybrid | All Models | £2,000.00 |
Tucson | Tucson 48 volt hybrid diesel | £5,000.00 |
Tucson | Tucson Petrol Models | £4,000.00 |
Tucson | Tucson N Line Petrol Models | £2,500.00 |
Santa Fe | All Models | £5,000.00 |
The small print
These savings are only available to eligible customers who trade in a qualifying passenger car first registered in the UK before 1 July 2012. New Hyundai cars must be registered between 1 October and 31 December 2020. The V5C of the part exchange address needs to match the new vehicle invoice and must have been in the current owners’ possession for a minimum of 90 days.
Kia
Model |
Models |
Scrappage discount |
Picanto |
All |
£2000 |
Rio |
All | £2000 |
All |
£2500 |
|
Niro |
Hybrid or PHEV |
£2500 |
Sportage | All | £2500 |
The small print
Offer available on purchase of a new Picanto, Rio, Stonic, Sportage, Niro Self-Charging Hybrid or Niro Plug-In Hybrid in the United Kingdom between 1 October 2020 and 31 December 2020. Private customers only, excluding Personal Contract Hire. This offer is conditional on the scrappage of a car or van, of any make, in good working order, not identified as an insurance write off category A or B, originally registered on or before 30 June 2013, and owned by the customer for at least three months.
Lexus
Lexus Scrappage Scheme
Save up to £4000 with the Lexus scrappage scheme when you trade in your vehicle before 15 December 2020. If your vehicle was registered before 1 October 2012 and you have owned it for over six months, you could be eligible.
How much can I save?
Model |
Models |
Scrappage discount |
CT |
All |
£3500 |
UX |
All |
£3500 |
All |
£4000 |
|
NX |
All |
£4000 |
RX |
£4000 |
|
RX L | £4000 |
The small print
Mazda
Model |
Models |
Scrappage discount |
Mazda 2 |
All under 161g/km CO2 |
£3000 |
Mazda 3 |
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£3500 |
Mazda 6 |
" " " " |
£4000 |
CX-30 | " " " " | £3000 |
CX-5 | " " " " | £4000 |
MX-5 | " " " " | £3000 |
The small print
Mazda Scrappage Incentive Scheme is available to private customers registering a new Mazda with CO2 emissions up to 160g/km between 1 October 2020 and 31 December 2020, excluding 100th Anniversary Special Edition models and all-new Mazda MX-30. Is conditional on the Scrappage of the part exchange vehicle, of any make, that has been registered to the current keeper for a minimum of 60 days and was first registered on or before 31 December 2011. Vehicles registered under this offer must be registered to the same name or address as the current keeper of the Scrappage vehicle. Retail sales only, subject to availability at participating dealers.
Renault
Model |
Models |
Scrappage discount |
Clio |
All |
£500 |
MEGANE Sport Tourer E-TECH Plug-in Hybrid |
All |
£1250 |
All-New Captur E-TECH Plug-in Hybrid |
All |
£1250 |
All-New CLIO E-TECH Hybrid |
All |
£1250 |
All |
£2,500 across all versions, except GT Line with £3,000 |
|
Captur |
All |
£1000 |
Megane RS | All | £750 |
Megane Hatch and Sport Tourer | All | £750 petrol, £1000 diesel |
Kadjar | All | £3000 |
Koleos | All | £500 |
Grand Scenic | All | £1500 |
The small print
Scrappage offer available to private retail customers at participating dealers only, when you trade in any passenger or LCV vehicle registered before 1 April 2014. Trade in vehicle must be have been registered to the customer for at least 90 days before the order date of the new vehicle. Vehicle must be registered within 90 days of order date to qualify.
Toyota
Model | APR Representative | Customer Saving |
---|---|---|
Aygo | 0% | £2,000 |
Corolla | 0% | £2,000 |
C-HR | 0% | £2,000 |
RAV4 | 0% | £2,000 |
Prius (Family) | 4.9% | £2,000 |
Camry | 4.9% | £2,000 |
GT86 | 4.9% | £2,000 |
Land Cruiser | 4.9% | £2,000 |
Supra | 0% | £4,000 |
Hilux | 0% | £4,000 |
Proace | 4.9% | £3,000 |
Proace Verso | 4.9% | £3,000 |
The small print
To qualify for the scheme the owner of the trade-in vehicle must be named as the registered keeper and resident at the UK address shown on the Vehicle Registration Document (V5) and have owned the trade-in vehicle for a minimum of 6 months before the new Toyota order date. The new vehicle must be registered in the same name. Offer can be used in conjunction with the Finance APRs but not available with any other customer saving programme or finance deposit allowance. Available to retail customers only.
ULEZ van scrappage
ULEZ van scrappage
Small businesses in London can still benefit from £3500 towards the cost of replacing diesel vans that don’t meet the new ULEZ emissions standard in 2020. A grant is also available for £6000 off the price of an electric van. Non ULEZ-compliant vehicles are now charged £12.50 on top of the £11.50 daily congestion charge.
MJJ on 15 June 2020
The scrappage scheme appears at first glance to be ok,but where do most people have the other £18k to buy a new one. The most I could scrape together is £6k as I have no intention in buying a 2nd hand or new electric car so it will be petrol for me.With a petrol I can get to Essex where my daughter lives on half a tank of fuel,with an electric car I would have to stop and charge so making my journey time that much longer and I would not be able to have a full size spare wheel in the boot,which I have at the moment.
michael davidson on 16 June 2020
the government would do far better with our money in getting the infrastructure sorted ,rather than allowing the manufacturers to increase their pricesJusty on 16 June 2020
The Toyota Yaris Hybrid is excluded !, what is the point, i can get an HIlux and £4000 off though,which must very good for the planet.Falkirk Bairn on 11 October 2020
If money is burning a hole in your pocket LOOK for cars where there is a new model and look for a deal on the outgoing model.The outgoing range may have a special edition model, it may be offered with 30%+ off the list price - a lot better than £3,000-£5,000 off. Manufacturers have different attitudes - some want to clear the decks and discount heavily and market the new model - others will try various different policies - deposit incentives, 0%, payment holidays ................. you have to write down the offers and work out which one suits your use & your budget.
e.g Clearance Volvo S60 petrol, 4 door, 250BHP, auto, leather, lots of toys £25K-£27K - about the same a Ford Focus 1.5 Titanium list at about £28K
The Volvo will be a lot more expensive to insure, fuel & service
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