Nice New Vauxhalls

The UK government scrappage scheme has provided a welcome boost for car sales across the country as drivers benefit the £2000 part exchange value for their 10-year old (or over) car.

The increase in sales has been dramatic, with sales of new cars up by around 11% over the same time period in 2008. Recognising the success of the scheme, the government has recently announced its extension, providing funds to cover an extra 100,000 vehicles.

This scheme is proving to be one of the most successful subsidies in the car industry in recent years. It seems that both sellers and buyers are in a winning position. The car manufacturers claim the boost in sales has safeguarded jobs and the car buyers benefit from a £2000 part exchange value that without the subsidy they would never have achieved.

According to WhatCar? Vauxhall has been one of the real winners of this scheme and is the only manufacturer to have two models in the top ten best sellers list for September 2009. The Vauxhall Cosra is number two in the list with sales of 16,379. The Vauxhall Astra is two places behind in fourth place with September sales recorded at 13,190 cars.

The sales figures will be welcome news to the workers at the two UK Vauxhall plants in Ellesmere Port and Luton, although the future of both sites remains uncertain following the take over by Canadian parts manufacturer Magna from US car giant GM.

The UK scrappage scheme funding is available when trading in any 10 year old or over used car as part exchange for a new car. It is not limited to Vauxhall. The scheme will not be available forever so to take advantage of it you need to act quickly.

Author Mark Woodcock

The UK government scrappage scheme has provided a welcome boost for car sales across the country as drivers benefit the £2000 part exchange value for their 10-year old (or over) car.

The increase in sales has been dramatic, with sales of new cars up by around 11% over the same time period in 2008. Recognising the success of the scheme, the government has recently announced its extension, providing funds to cover an extra 100,000 vehicles.

This scheme is proving to be one of the most successful subsidies in the car industry in recent years. It seems that both sellers and buyers are in a winning position. The car manufacturers claim the boost in sales has safeguarded jobs and the car buyers benefit from a £2000 part exchange value that without the subsidy they would never have achieved.

According to WhatCar? Vauxhall has been one of the real winners of this scheme and is the only manufacturer to have two models in the top ten best sellers list for September 2009. The Vauxhall Cosra is number two in the list with sales of 16,379. The Vauxhall Astra is two places behind in fourth place with September sales recorded at 13,190 cars.

The sales figures will be welcome news to the workers at the two UK Vauxhall plants in Ellesmere Port and Luton, although the future of both sites remains uncertain following the take over by Canadian parts manufacturer Magna from US car giant GM.

The UK scrappage scheme funding is available when trading in any 10 year old or over used car as part exchange for a new car. It is not limited to Vauxhall. The scheme will not be available forever so to take advantage of it you need to act quickly.

Author Mark Woodcock

Yes, you did read that right. A survey conducted in early 2009 revealed that the Vauxhall Corsa was the second most popular car in 2008. Who would have thought it? Well, actually, if you think about just how many Corsas you see on the roads, it is easy to see why this has secured the number 2 position as the most popular car. Corsas are everywhere in the UK!

Affordable

In 2008, 99,574 Vauxhall Corsas were sold and it seems there is no sign of this figure decreasing. With the new style Vauxhall Corsa that’s been on the market for a couple of years now, drivers have renewed confidence in Vauxhall and the affordable appeal that it has always been known for rings truer than ever. Vauxhall Corsas really are the budget car for a hard-hit economy.

Suitable For Everyone

But its not just new Corsas that have sold like hotcakes. Used Vauxhall cars continue to cause quite a stir, as people know they can pick up even more of a bargain during the credit crunch. The new car purchase necessity is no more and drivers are hunting down the used Vauxhall Corsa bargains. As the second most popular car in the UK, Vauxhall have no worries about sales at the moment. Corsas are the preferred choice for school-leavers and elderly couples alike, and it is this broad age range appeal that makes Vauxhall cars a firm favourite. They are also really easy to drive, so if you’ve never claimed to be the next Lewis Hamilton, you can get to grips with a Corsa quickly and easily.

Corsas are also very affordable when it comes to insurance and tax, so this is a comfort to drivers who struggle with paying out for car necessities during the recession. You can buy a Corsa, or in fact any used Vauxhall car, and not have to worry about the additional costs. They also hold their value well, and this is one of the reasons why sales of the Vauxhall Corsa have increased so dramatically.

For your reference, the number 1 most popular car in 2008 was the Ford Focus.

Author Mark Woodcock

The new, updated Vauxhall Astra will be launched at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor show and images released by the manufacturer already have fans of the car drooling. After its initial debut at the Motor Show the Astra will be on general UK sale towards the end of the year.

One of the main selling points of the new Astra will be its increased cabin space. This mid-sized family car is often expected to carry up to five passengers in the average household so space is generally very important to buyers. The space within the body of the Astra has been increased and will deliver higher levels of comfort and space for both the driver and any front and back seat passengers.

The cabin of the Astra has also been given a more “premium” feel. Vauxhall have recognised that buyers are searching for value but also quality. The interior of the new Vauxhall Astra has elements of the Insignia and the wrap around instrument panel is particularly striking and well laid out. Vauxhall are aiming to raise the bar in the compact car class and early photos and press releases suggest they might just achieve this.

The popular outgoing Astra is still on sale, with prices starting from around £15,000 OTR. As with many new cars when a new model is set to be released dealers are keen to shift their existing stock, so shop around and haggle. You may grab yourself a real bargain. The current Astra is an impressive and successful car in its own right. It is available with a choice of engines in both petrol and diesel and boasts a five star NCAP crash test rating, so safety standards are high.

Vauxhall currently have a variety of deals in place for the Astra and all other models in their range. A popular deal available on the Astra currently is a zero percentage finance offer. The Government scrappage scheme could also save you a further £2000 if you have a car over 10 years old that you are willing to trade in against a new car.

Author Mark Woodcock is a Webmaster of a wide variety of online specialty shops including a very popular site on New and Used Vauxhall Cars. Visit http://www.vauxhallclick.co.uk today.