Car Scrappage Scheme

jansus

Smart_But_Casual wrote: »

Why do people try so hard to justify why they're not taking part in the scheme?

Of all the reasons I've read being 6ft is definitely the oddest.

I'm 6ft and I've bought a Ibiza SC and I fit fine!

agreed, each to their own for some people myself included the scheme is well worth it, for others it's not. no need to justify it either way it is what it is

buglawton

I've always bought well designed used cars. Love sun roofs, lots of leg and shoulder space, hate high rear sills, hate invisible bonnets. Plus any car I drive must also suit my 5' wife (so adjustable drivers seat height needed). No-one designs cars I like any more unless you include VW or Mini who are too expensive when new. So my excuse for not taking part is: I'm just too fussy all round about what I drive.

bhavinshah

Smart_But_Casual wrote: »

If they were given the choice of £2k off a car built overseas or £3k off a car built in the UK which one do you think they would have taken?

If you'd bothered to read the thread you'd see that I've bought an overseas made car but if the deal had been to by a slightly higer priced UK built car but with a bigger scrappage allowance I would have bought UK.

Hence HMG missing a trick.

They're not "missing a trick" - that kind of offer is not far off from protectionism and is something that all the major economies are trying to avoid - it made the 1930s depression so much worse. When there was even a hint of "buy American" in Obama's plans it was immediately condemned. And as mentioned, it may not be allowed in the EU anyway.

The fact that you bought an overseas car is exactly my point - given that the £2000 is independent of the origin of the car, no one cares where the car came from, only that they're getting the best deal they can.

hethmar

buglawton wrote: »

I've always bought well designed used cars. Love sun roofs, lots of leg and shoulder space, hate high rear sills, hate invisible bonnets. Plus any car I drive must also suit my 5' wife (so adjustable drivers seat height needed). No-one designs cars I like any more unless you include VW or Mini who are too expensive when new. So my excuse for not taking part is: I'm just too fussy all round about what I drive.

and that VWs and Minis are too expensive

Im gagging to get my hands on my new VW 1 September:T

davethetaller

I have test driven and ordered a hyundai i10 automatic on scrappage.

I was impressed with the proper "stepped" gearbox.

It comes with a 5 year guarantee, but, will I lose that, in favour of a 3 year guarantee, if I export it as a personal import, to Spain ?

Just thought someone may know !

Derek_Duval

davethetaller wrote: »

I have test driven and ordered a hyundai i10 automatic on scrappage.

I was impressed with the proper "stepped" gearbox.

It comes with a 5 year guarantee, but, will I lose that, in favour of a 3 year guarantee, if I export it as a personal import, to Spain ?

Just thought someone may know !

I've just read my warranty booklet, & the warranty is provided by Hyundai UK. The booklet doesn't mention transfer abroad. The breakdown cover, which only applies for the first year states it's only valid in mainland europe for journeys returning to the UK, not exceeding 90 days. It also says that servicing must be carried out by a VAT registered garage, so perhaps servicing abroad wouldn't count. It also says that the warranty is only covered by cars supplied by Hyundai UK, so a hyundai supplied in spain wouldn't be covered in the UK, so it may well be the case vice versa. I would contact hyundai through the UK website & ask the question, but with all the above, I'd say it's more likely you'd lose the warranty.

CFC

I suggest you call Hyundai and ask about personal export. To be precise I cannot imagine you would lose your warranty - but they may insist on it being fixed within the UK if it needed attention.

Inactive

davethetaller wrote: »

I have test driven and ordered a hyundai i10 automatic on scrappage.

I was impressed with the proper "stepped" gearbox.

It comes with a 5 year guarantee, but, will I lose that, in favour of a 3 year guarantee, if I export it as a personal import, to Spain ?

Just thought someone may know !

I was in Spain last week, one of my friends said that Hyundai had now introduced the 5 year warranty to Spain, you would need to verify that.

davethetaller

Inactive wrote: »

I was in Spain last week, one of my friends said that Hyundai had now introduced the 5 year warranty to Spain, you would need to verify that.

Many thanks for that Inactive, I hope that is the case.

Most of the car hirers there, have increased the Summer / Winter rates by 50% plus, due to the reduction in fleets, because of the recession.

Thanks to CFC, and Derek_Duval for going through your "small print"

wisbech_lad

Just advised my parents, via long distance calls! They've just ordered an i20, 1.4 Comfort, 2010 version (so has traction control) and got it at the 2009 model price (without traction control) 7,250 all in.

Family debate on engine size, my sisters told them to go 1.4, not 1.2. My father (who can't drive anymore) chose the colour - red. All his cars have been red, and it helps that this is the cheapest colour.

Car to be scrapped is 1995 Mondeo, bottom of the range model, that they bought in auction in 1999. Mother much prefers the i20 to drive.

Alternative was Ford Fusion, but the local Ford garage just were not bothered... no test drives offered, nothing. Hyundai, despite the rush, even offered to bring a test car to them to try out (in the end, not required, as they decided to make a day out of going to Stratford) Garage is not conveniently local, but there is offer to have the car ferried to and from services for "free" as long as reasonable notice given. (well, apart from the petrol used, which would get used anyway if they dropped the car in themselves) Plus a local independent garage can service if required.

Overall, a good performance by Hyundai, no high pressure tactics or selling of options. This is first car that my mother bought (my father is in his own little happy world much of the time) and they made it painless, easy, and, afaik, gave her a fair deal and were patient with her, despite queue of punters. Yes, that is to be expected, but getting the basics right is crucial

She said the garage was packed!