Car Scrappage, What A Freakin' Travesty...

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UTU (Rich)

Discussion Starter · Apr 3, 2010

Look what that bleeding car scrappage scheme has done:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mazda-MX5-Convertable-wheel-nut-Breaking-Glen-Eagle_W0QQitemZ180487404180QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2a05e33a94#ht_555wt_982

Item number:180487404180

What a waste, nice interior leather for someone though!

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Skuzzle

· #2 · Apr 3, 2010

that makes me sick!

With this scrappage stuff can you buy all the parts and put it back together and then have it re-registered as a kit car or something ?

TheDinkyToy

· #3 · Apr 3, 2010

Thats criminal. I was talking to a bloke in Portsmouth last week who got offered ?2000 scrappage and ?1000 loyalty from Mazda for his Mk2 which needed welding doing. He's now got a spanking Mk3.5 sat on his driveway.

?3000 is more than most standard Mk1's fetch if you sold it on privately.

It's no wonder prime examples like that end up being scrapped with that sort of incentive being waved under peoples noses.

Doesn't make it right though.

Ecosse

· #4 · Apr 3, 2010

Skuzzle said:
that makes me sick!

With this scrappage stuff can you buy all the parts and put it back together and then have it re-registered as a kit car or something ?

I was wondering the very same thing? A ?300.00 reshell from Autolink? No idea about insurance & legal stuff though. I read somewhere there are clemency clauses to save cars like these?

AndyMk2

· #5 · Apr 3, 2010

Quick! grab the tartan gaiters and flog them to the OC

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miles

· #6 · Apr 3, 2010

Nice seats.

I think that is the 1st time I've actually seen a tartan gator and wallet in the flesh, missing the matching cap though.

mssansserif

· #7 · Apr 3, 2010

I thought the scrappage scheme meant they were proper scrapped i.e crushed?

Carlielala

· #8 · Apr 3, 2010 (Edited by Moderator)

Miles said:
Nice seats.

I think that is the 1st time I've actually seen a tartan gator and wallet in the flesh, missing the matching cap though.

We still have all the tartan gubbins for our Glenagles, although the gear gaitor isnt on the car anymore (didnt like it!)

I hate loathe the scrappage scheme, if you are on Facebook check out this group, some sad sights in these scrapyards

Classic Car Scrapyard finds
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=6015764254&ref=ts

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Carla
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Mk1 1996 1.8i JRSC Gleneagles in Montego Blue - M45 Supercharger, Big Boost Kit, 62.5mm nose pulley, Dual Throttle Body mod, Dual Fuel Rail (homemade!), 320cc Supra Injectors, EMB with AEM Wideband and Gauges, TurboXS Knocklite, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, Custom Intercooler, 52mm aluminium race radiator, FM ARB's, Adjustable KYB AGX with Jamex Springs, JR Manifold, IL Motorsports Dual Exhaust & Decat, Stage 2 XS Speed Clutch, TDR Heatshield, Low Pros & TSI's, 15" Deep Dish Lorbers, Front Lip Spoiler, Efini RX7 Boot Spoiler, Shortshifter, WIM aligned (fast road settings) - Water Injection & Torsen LSD to come!
Mk1 1993 1.6 S-Ltd 'JDM' spec Eunos Roadster - - Carbing rollcage, Carbing tow hooks, M2 1002 dials, Nakamae carpeted console, KG Works air vents, KG Works Rear View Mirror, KG Works centre console surround, KYB Potenza adjustable shocks, HKS Super Powerflow filter, ARC magic chamber, ARC slam panel, RSR manifold, HKS Superdrager exhaust and decat, Garage Vary lip spoiler, Garage Vary headlight vent, 13' Compomotive CX Mesh wheels, Runabout fuel lid, Runabout door mirrors, Momo Corse steering wheel, twin Mitsuba Alpha horns, Bomex boot spoiler
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Carlielala

· #9 · Apr 3, 2010

mssansserif said:
I thought the scrappage scheme meant they were proper scrapped i.e crushed?

No, not always, lots of the scrappage scheme cars end up in the parts yard, tis where I have found lots of late.

Carla
My Book - Mazda MX5 Miata Essential Buyers Guide - Now Available to Buy
http://www.veloce.co... Vans & Trucks
http://www.amazon.co...l/dp/1845842316
Mk1 1996 1.8i JRSC Gleneagles in Montego Blue - M45 Supercharger, Big Boost Kit, 62.5mm nose pulley, Dual Throttle Body mod, Dual Fuel Rail (homemade!), 320cc Supra Injectors, EMB with AEM Wideband and Gauges, TurboXS Knocklite, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, Custom Intercooler, 52mm aluminium race radiator, FM ARB's, Adjustable KYB AGX with Jamex Springs, JR Manifold, IL Motorsports Dual Exhaust & Decat, Stage 2 XS Speed Clutch, TDR Heatshield, Low Pros & TSI's, 15" Deep Dish Lorbers, Front Lip Spoiler, Efini RX7 Boot Spoiler, Shortshifter, WIM aligned (fast road settings) - Water Injection & Torsen LSD to come!
Mk1 1993 1.6 S-Ltd 'JDM' spec Eunos Roadster - - Carbing rollcage, Carbing tow hooks, M2 1002 dials, Nakamae carpeted console, KG Works air vents, KG Works Rear View Mirror, KG Works centre console surround, KYB Potenza adjustable shocks, HKS Super Powerflow filter, ARC magic chamber, ARC slam panel, RSR manifold, HKS Superdrager exhaust and decat, Garage Vary lip spoiler, Garage Vary headlight vent, 13' Compomotive CX Mesh wheels, Runabout fuel lid, Runabout door mirrors, Momo Corse steering wheel, twin Mitsuba Alpha horns, Bomex boot spoiler
Mk1 1.8 1994 RS-Ltd Eunos Roadster
Mk1 1.8 1994 Eunos Roadster S-Spec - Project 'Trackday'

CatfishCKY

· #10 · Apr 3, 2010

Shocking - there's nothing wrong with that car! Mad people! This is why I will pretty much always buy 2nd hand - new cars depreciate too much, and are bland! Simpler the better!

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ginger nutz

· #11 · Apr 3, 2010

What a shame, what a waste, re`shell would great, even if a lot of work.

miles

· #12 · Apr 3, 2010 (Edited by Moderator)

Is this not part of fuhrer Gordon's plan? deplete the used car stock in the believe that people will buy new cars instead netting himself 10% new car tax, 17.5% Vat and now the higher rate road tax for new cars.

VOTE FOR ME

(Can we all please remember that I used this image and slogan on here years ago and long before the tories nicked it

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Ecosse

· #13 · Apr 5, 2010

Beyond a joke.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1263548/Now-did-say-left-car-The-28m-backlog-perfectly-driveable-vehicles-waiting-SCRAPPED.html

Daddy Cool

· #14 · Apr 5, 2010 (Edited by Moderator)

Whats that, top left? An MGF? Bonnet looks too short for a '5.

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Linz

· #15 · Apr 5, 2010

All the cars are clean too. I would get mine all covered in gutters if I was scrapping mine. Waste of bloody car shampoo, cleaning them all to get scrapped.

wafers

· #16 · Apr 5, 2010

Daddy Cool said:
Whats that, top left? An MGF? Bonnet looks too short for a '5.

Where did that image come from Daddy Cool? Are they all in holding for crappage?

miles

· #17 · Apr 5, 2010

Most of the cars in that photo are worth more than ?2k I really don't get people

Sell the car in the local paper get your money, then the dealer will more than likley give you more than ?2k of list anyway if you don't scrap in your car......... People are just thick as shit.

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Ecosse

· #18 · Apr 5, 2010 (Edited by Moderator)

Where did that image come from Daddy Cool? Are they all in holding for crappage?

I just posted it

DC..it does look like a MiG from here..blew it up in Picasa

As for the Espace..SWMBO's school could sure use it..their 16 year old mini bus has had it.

Bloody fudge-nudging shirtlifter Lord Fondleson.

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Upgrayedd

· #19 · Apr 5, 2010

It was on the Daily Mail website by the looks of it.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1263548/Now-did-say-left-car-The-28m-backlog-perfectly-driveable-vehicles-waiting-SCRAPPED.html

Amazing pic of the old wartime airfield at Thurleigh, Bedfordshire.

MX5TEVE

· #20 · Apr 7, 2010

wafers said:
Whats that, top left? An MGF? Bonnet looks too short for a '5.

Where did that image come from Daddy Cool? Are they all in holding for crappage?
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MR2 in there

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