New Lexus vehicles must be ordered between 26 May 2020 and 30 September 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. The scheme runs until 30 September 2020.
Your guide to the best 2020 UK scrappage schemes and deals
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 |
| Mazda | 31 December 2011 | 60 days |
| MG | 30 June 2013 | 90 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. The biggest schemes are Toyota, Hyundai, Kia and Renault, with savings on most models in their respective ranges.
Check out our full guide to manufacturer scrappage schemes below:
Citroen
| Model |
Models |
Scrappage discount |
|
C1 |
All |
£2750 |
|
C3 |
All |
£4000 |
| All |
£4000 |
|
|
C4 Cactus |
All |
£4000 |
| C5 Aircross | All | £4000 |
| Berlingo | All | £4000 |
| SpaceTourer | All | £4000 |
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 1 July – 30 September 2020 and registered by 30 September 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
Vehicle must be ordered by 30 September 2020 and registered by 31 December 2020.
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 |
Models |
Scrappage discount |
|
i20 |
All except Play |
£2400 |
| i20 Play | Play models only | £900 |
| i30 | Five-door Tourer and Fastback | £3500 |
| i30 N Line | Five-door | £2500 |
| i30 N | 250PS models only | £2000 |
| i30 N | 275PS models only | £2500 |
| Ioniq | Hybrid and PHEV | £3000 |
| Kona | Non-electric models except PLAY and Premium GT | £2500 |
| Kona Play | PLAY and Premium GT | £2000 |
| Kona Hybrid | All | £2000 |
| Tucson | All except N Line | £4000 |
| Tucson | N Line | £2500 |
| Santa Fe | All | £5000 |
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 April and 30 June 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 July 2020 and 30 September 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 30 September 2020. If your vehicle was registered before 1st 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 |
" " " " |
£3500 |
|
Mazda 6 |
" " " " |
£3000 |
| 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 June 2020 and 30 September 2020. 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.
MG
The small print
Swappage allowance applicable to models that are 7 years old or more. Part exchange vehicle must be taxed, in good working order, originally registered on or before 30/09/2013, and owned by the customer for at least 30 days prior to the new car order. Only one swappage claim can be made for each new car ordered. Swappage allowance applies to cash purchases as well as finance purchases. Swappage allowance not available in conjunction with any other offers.
Nissan
Nissan Scrappage Scheme
Nissan’s ‘Switch Up’ trade-in scheme offers discounts of up to £6000. Any car traded-in must have been registered before 1 April 2013 and have been owned for at least three months.
The small print
Offer runs between 1 July 2020 and 30 September 2020 at participating dealers only. To be eligible, new Nissan vehicle must be ordered and registered by 30 September 2020 at participating dealers only. To be eligible, new Nissan vehicle must be ordered and registered by 30 June 2020. Trade in vehicle must be registered before 1 April 2013 and be registered in the customer’s name for at least 90 days before the order date of the new vehicle. Proof of ownership required upon request. Retail customers only. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other Nissan offer. Nissan reserves the right to amend or withdraw offers at any time without prior notice.
Renault
| Model |
Models |
Scrappage discount |
|
Clio |
All |
£750 |
| All |
£2250 (including £1000 Switch offer) |
|
|
Captur |
All |
£1000 |
| Megane | All | £1500 |
| Megane Sport Tourer | All | £1500 |
| Kadjar | All | £3000 |
| Koleos | All | £3000 |
| 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 |
Models |
Scrappage discount |
|
Aygo |
Excludes X grade |
£2000 |
| Camry Hybrid | All | £2000 |
| Corolla Hybrid | All | £2000 |
| C-HR Hybrid | All | £2000 |
| GT86 | All | £2000 |
| Land Cruiser | All | £2000 |
| ProAce and ProAce Verso | Excludes new ProAce City | £3000 |
| Prius | All | £2000 |
|
RAV4 Hybrid |
All |
£2000 |
| Supra | All | £4000 |
| Excludes Active, GR, Hybrid and new 2020 model |
£2500 |
|
| Yaris Hybrid | Excludes GR and new 2020 model | £1500 |
| Hilux | Excludes Active | £4000 |
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.

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