Scrap The Scrappage Scheme!!

g-mac · 6th October 2009, 16:23

been on thelook out for an old jag for a while and a mate of mine rang me this morning to let me know that the skoda dealership beside his work have a imaculate jaguar xj gold in their yard ready to be scrapped!

i instantly called them about it, basically the sales girl told me to fob off as soon as she knew i was only after the jag

said that they cant sell on scrappage scheme cars even if i offered 10 k
"THEY MUST BE SCRAPPED"

this is utterly rediculous!!
what a sin it is to have to scrap such a classic! it has mot for another 9 months and is sitting with not a spec of rust!!

i was getting angry and annoyed at this so called again and pleaded!! so tomorow if im lucky the sales manager might be able to let me know which scrap yard wil be taking her!

even if i can get the whole car ill never be able to register her!!

absolute shame! should be banned right away!

Robs · 6th October 2009, 19:12

I bought a Land Rover from an independent dealer recently and when I contacted the original owner he told me he had part exchanged it under the scrappage scheme against a new car.

It appears the main dealer decided he could get more than the £1k they get from the government by sending it to auction.

The car is a Discovery 300tdi, one owner with only 74,000 miles on it and in great condition and certainly not ready for the srappie.
The original owner sold me the original mats, seat covers and spare wheel cover for 20 quid :lol:

I would have thought that if they haven't already sent the paperwork off to the DVLA they might be open to offers over £1k?

Rob

g-mac · 6th October 2009, 19:15

she flat out refused to have any dealings.....im to ring tomorow and see what can be arranged! hoping all goes well, was at the scrap yard over the weekend with the same type of jag in prestine condition not a thing wrong with apart from having a car stored ont top of it! shame!!

mantianak · 6th October 2009, 19:31

As you said you could speak with the manager. Another option is to ask what company is taking it too be scrapped and try buying it from them. A lot of these places are now 'green parts' breakers so would be eager to sell it in one peice.

g-mac · 6th October 2009, 19:34

thats what im doing tomorow ringing skoda to plead for the name of the scrappers, hopefully all being well the car will arrive in one piece and for less than 1k

mantianak · 6th October 2009, 19:38

I think I'm going blind, I missed that part of your post. Good luck with it, let us know how it goes.

Rob75 · 6th October 2009, 20:42

That's such a shame! The xj6 gold was one of the last models made before jaguar finished making the xj40 and started production of the x300!

There becoming quite rare now as they had a special interior and badging and were registered on a 93 L or 94 M.

I realy hope you can get this car! I wish you the best of luck.

Just remember if you need any help just give me a shout.

AURORA MG · 6th October 2009, 20:52

I have heard of numerous near perfect & some extreemly low mileage cars going to scrappage (one Fiat had only 1400miles on it).

A stupid scheme that is supposed to rid the roads of bangers but in reallity the people who run old bangers are not the sort to go & buy a new car no matter how much discount is offered.
The only people who benefit are the Govenment & those who can't be bothered to barter a better deal that you would likely get if you went in with no part exchange.
What some people probably don't realise is that £1000 of the £2000 is from the dealer anyway so if you have no PX then you will probably get a better deal & then sell your old car!! It's a lazy persons option is thescrappage!

One woman thaught she was being clever by scrapping her Ex-Husbands 1972 Mercedes 2 seater - that was till after she did the deal & was told it was woth £15,000

g-mac · 6th October 2009, 21:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob75

That's such a shame! The xj6 gold was one of the last models made before jaguar finished making the xj40 and started production of the x300!

There becoming quite rare now as they had a special interior and badging and were registered on a 93 L or 94 M.

I realy hope you can get this car! I wish you the best of luck.

Just remember if you need any help just give me a shout.

agreed! you should see the xj6 gold one in the scrap yard with a car on top of it, its a real beaut 3.2 i think, round headlights in good condition, if all else fails ill buy her and try and de-dent the roof

p.s why havent they got glove boxs? whats under there?

Rob75 · 6th October 2009, 21:34

The later cars came with a passenger airbag as standard, but like you say sadly you loose the glovebox.

Theres loads of jags being broken at the moment, theres 6 in my local yard now!

6th October 2009, 16:23	#1
g-mac Gets stuck in ZT 190+ Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ballymena, Northern Ireland Posts: 851 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Scrap The Scrappage Scheme!! been on thelook out for an old jag for a while and a mate of mine rang me this morning to let me know that the skoda dealership beside his work have a imaculate jaguar xj gold in their yard ready to be scrapped! i instantly called them about it, basically the sales girl told me to fob off as soon as she knew i was only after the jag said that they cant sell on scrappage scheme cars even if i offered 10 k "THEY MUST BE SCRAPPED" this is utterly rediculous!! what a sin it is to have to scrap such a classic! it has mot for another 9 months and is sitting with not a spec of rust!! i was getting angry and annoyed at this so called again and pleaded!! so tomorow if im lucky the sales manager might be able to let me know which scrap yard wil be taking her! even if i can get the whole car ill never be able to register her!! absolute shame! should be banned right away!

6th October 2009, 19:12	#2
Robs Avid contributor Rover 75 connoisseur se CDT tourer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Howden Posts: 120 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I bought a Land Rover from an independent dealer recently and when I contacted the original owner he told me he had part exchanged it under the scrappage scheme against a new car. It appears the main dealer decided he could get more than the £1k they get from the government by sending it to auction. The car is a Discovery 300tdi, one owner with only 74,000 miles on it and in great condition and certainly not ready for the srappie. The original owner sold me the original mats, seat covers and spare wheel cover for 20 quid :lol: I would have thought that if they haven't already sent the paperwork off to the DVLA they might be open to offers over £1k? Rob __________________ My other car is a 1994 Land Rover Discovery 300TDI. Not fast but tows a caravan like it's not there

6th October 2009, 19:31	#4
mantianak I really should get out more....... ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 6 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	As you said you could speak with the manager. Another option is to ask what company is taking it too be scrapped and try buying it from them. A lot of these places are now 'green parts' breakers so would be eager to sell it in one peice. __________________ http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1..._signature.png

6th October 2009, 19:38	#6
mantianak I really should get out more....... ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 6 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	I think I'm going blind, I missed that part of your post. Good luck with it, let us know how it goes. __________________ http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1..._signature.png

6th October 2009, 20:42	#7
Rob75 Gets stuck in Jaguar Join Date: May 2008 Location: wellington, somerset Posts: 905 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That's such a shame! The xj6 gold was one of the last models made before jaguar finished making the xj40 and started production of the x300! There becoming quite rare now as they had a special interior and badging and were registered on a 93 L or 94 M. I realy hope you can get this car! I wish you the best of luck. Just remember if you need any help just give me a shout. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

6th October 2009, 19:15	#3
g-mac Gets stuck in ZT 190+ Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ballymena, Northern Ireland Posts: 851 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	she flat out refused to have any dealings.....im to ring tomorow and see what can be arranged! hoping all goes well, was at the scrap yard over the weekend with the same type of jag in prestine condition not a thing wrong with apart from having a car stored ont top of it! shame!!

6th October 2009, 19:34	#5
g-mac Gets stuck in ZT 190+ Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ballymena, Northern Ireland Posts: 851 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thats what im doing tomorow ringing skoda to plead for the name of the scrappers, hopefully all being well the car will arrive in one piece and for less than 1k

6th October 2009, 20:52	#8
AURORA MG Banned (EX)-ZT-T190SE in Aurora. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Medway Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 42 Thanked 53 Times in 46 Posts	I have heard of numerous near perfect & some extreemly low mileage cars going to scrappage (one Fiat had only 1400miles on it). A stupid scheme that is supposed to rid the roads of bangers but in reallity the people who run old bangers are not the sort to go & buy a new car no matter how much discount is offered. The only people who benefit are the Govenment & those who can't be bothered to barter a better deal that you would likely get if you went in with no part exchange. What some people probably don't realise is that £1000 of the £2000 is from the dealer anyway so if you have no PX then you will probably get a better deal & then sell your old car!! It's a lazy persons option is thescrappage! One woman thaught she was being clever by scrapping her Ex-Husbands 1972 Mercedes 2 seater - that was till after she did the deal & was told it was woth £15,000

6th October 2009, 21:34	#10
Rob75 Gets stuck in Jaguar Join Date: May 2008 Location: wellington, somerset Posts: 905 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The later cars came with a passenger airbag as standard, but like you say sadly you loose the glovebox. Theres loads of jags being broken at the moment, theres 6 in my local yard now! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]