Does my broken down car qualify for scrappage?

My car has recently broken down, head gasket has gone, can I still qualify for a scrappage scheme?

Mark K (Dublin)

Nov 2015 Filed under: scrappage

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Expert answer

Hi Mark,

There are some individual brands still offering 'scrappage' (or schemes that are really trade-in bonuses for older models). Opel, for instance, is offering 'scrappage' of up to €4,500 depending on the model you're trading in against, while Nissan is offering up to €4,000 against some models. Check with your local dealer for details, but beware - some of the deals require you to drive the car onto the forecourt under its own power...

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe