[Selectron]

Oh that's interesting; a similar scheme launched over here just a few weeks ago. I don't know what the official title is but it's commonly known as 'Cash for Bangers'. No fuel consumption requirements that I'm aware of, I think the vehicle just has to be a minimum ten years old, and it will qualify for a £2,000 reduction off the price of a new car. I don't really follow the news but I think I heard the scheme was somehow flawed or poorly-drafted and it all turned out to be a bit of a damp squib. My Escort is fourteen years old but I've no interest in parting with it, provided I can keep the rust at bay. Handy little bonus though for anybody who was already thinking of doing a trade-in.