Peugeot, Citroën and DS Automobiles are all joining the wave of scrappage incentive schemes being offered by manufacturers in the UK market.

Peugeot’s scheme offers motorists the opportunity to swap their car or van for a new Peugeot for a discount ranging between £1,750 and £7,000 across the range. All petrol and diesel-powered passenger cars and vans registered before 31^st December 2010 are eligible for the scrappage discount, which can be redeemed against any Peugeot from the 108 supermini to the award-winning all-new 3008 SUV and the Boxer Van.

David Peel, Managing Director at Peugeot UK commented: “The announcement of a Peugeot scrappage scheme will put a new car within reach of many motorists driving older cars and we are confident that this enticing offer will help put safer, greener cars on the road.

“Taking into account the exponential growth in safety and connectivity technology that’s taken place over the last couple of years, motorists are now in a better position than ever to buy a car that is not only a pleasure to drive and be in, but also protects occupants while on the move.”

Citroën UK’s scheme is open to those who have owned a car or van of any make and model for more than 90 days, which was originally registered before 31 December 2010, who can trade it in and receive a scrappage allowance of between £1,600 and £6,400 (incl. VAT) off the price of selected new petrol or diesel-powered Citroën cars, and between £3,000 and £7,000 (excl. VAT) against the purchase price of selected new Citroën panel vans. To qualify for the Citroën Scrappage Scheme, all new Citroën vehicles must be ordered and registered by 31 December 2017.

The Citroën Scrappage Scheme cannot be used in conjunction with any other existing customer offer. However, retail customers will be able to benefit from dedicated Elect 3 PCP finance at 6.9 per cent APR over 37 or 48 months. The Citroën Scrappage Scheme will be marketed nationally and will be available at participating Dealers.

Bek Hassan, Citroën UK’s Managing Director, said; “The Citroën Scrappage Scheme makes it possible for many owners of older petrol and diesel vehicles to upgrade to a brand new, lower-emissions Citroën car or van. The benefits extend far beyond the range of engines too, the rate of change in terms of driver aids, on-board comfort and connectivity means that renewing a pre-2011 model and moving up to a new Citroën now represents even greater value-for-money. This important new initiative is fully in line with Citroën and PSA Group commitments to develop and promote latest-generation, more efficient models for the benefit of our customers and the environment.”

DS Automobiles UK has also launched a new scrappage scheme that encourages customers to replace their older cars with Euro 6 DS models.

Customers who have owned a vehicle of any make for more than 90 days, which was originally registered before 31 December 2010, can trade it in and receive a scrappage allowance of between £3,500 and £5,500 (including VAT) off the price of selected new petrol or diesel powered DS cars. To qualify for the DS Scrappage Scheme, all new DS vehicles must be ordered and registered by 31 December 2017.

Arnaud Leclerc, DS Brand Development Director, said; “The DS Scrappage Scheme makes it possible for many owners of older petrol and diesel vehicles to upgrade to a brand new, lower-emissions DS car. The benefits extend far beyond the range of engines too, the rate of change in terms of driver aids, on-board comfort and connectivity means that renewing a pre-2011 model and moving up to a new DS now represents even greater value-for-money. This important new initiative is fully in line with DS Automobiles and PSA Group commitments to develop and promote latest-generation, more efficient models for the benefit of our customers and the environment.”