HomeRegistration IndustryThe Swappage Scheme? Jayne Henry May 18, 2010 Registration Industry Did you know he Scrappage Scheme has been replaced with a Swappage Scheme? The average discount off a new vehicle is unto £3,500. Simply take your car to your local participating dealership and they will do the rest. Car Swappage, the details Q. What is the car Swappage scheme? The Swappage scheme means up to a £3,500 saving for owners who swap their vehicles of 7 years and older and buy a brand new car. Q. Do I qualify for the discount? Your car must have been registered before 28th February 2003, be registered with the DVLA, have a current MOT test certificate and have been registered to you for 90 continuous days. Q. What are the benefits? The ‘peace of mind’ benefits that come with a new car include improved reliability and safety, reduced running costs and better fuel economy. Q. How will it work? Customers will receive up to £3,500 from their Dealer, when they swap their car for a new vehicle. The £3,500 is a straight discount from the current list price of the vehicle. Q. How can I swap my car? Simply take your old car to your participating Dealer, and they will take care of everything for you. Most major dealerships are now participating, Vauxhall, Peugeot, Volvo, Renault, Toyota, to name just a few