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Best deals under scrappage

Scrappage now runs until the end of March 2010, but what are the best deals? Here's Parker's guide to which new cars will deliver the best value for money for the scrappage discount.

Alfa Romeo Mito

Occasionally found at independent Italian car specialists with £2000 off, but never with so much at an Alfa main dealer. 

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Audi TT

Cars with delivery mileage are rare and never cheap. Using the £2000 scrappage incentive is probably the cheapest way into a fresh-out-of-the-box TT.

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BMW Z4

The new folding hard roof model is new in May 2009 so discounts would be very rare on this car, making the scrappage allowance worthwhile.

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Chevrolet Spark 

Repaces the old Matiz and is a big improvement with better design, improved comfort and quality, plus can carry four adults. It's also great value so under the scrappage scheme a new Spark starts at £6145.

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Citroen C1

£2000 is more of a discount than you'd find on any pre-registered C1 and the rest of Citroen's small car range, the C2, C3 and C3 Pluriel also work out cheaper under the scrappage allowance than with 'cashback' deals the brand is renowned for.

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Fiat 500

It isn't unusual to find pre-registered Panda and Grande Punto models with significant savings, but the popular 500 is rarely seen with any kind of discount. An easy £2000 off through the scheme will be the biggest discount available.

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Ford Ka

The Ka is another example of a small car becoming far more accessible under the scheme than with any discount a customer could reasonably hope to negotiate under normal circumstances.

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Honda Jazz

Honda has admitted its profit margins on the Jazz model are 'wafer thin' so a £2000 discount on this incredibly practical small car makes it exceptional value. Meanwhile, £2000 off the economical Insight petrol-electric hybrid makes it more affordable at less than £13,500.

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Hyundai i10

Hyundai is one of the manufacturers most enthusiastic about the scrappage scheme, and £2000 off its cheap and cheerful i10 makes it by far the least expensive new car with air conditioning as standard.

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Jaguar XF

It's easier to negotiate a bigger discount on a larger car, but perhaps not quite so easy on a new Jaguar XF diesel. Jaguar knows the XF is very well equipped for the money and would have resisted discounting to help protect resale values. £2000 off a new 3.0-litre diesel model is probably the best you could hope for.

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Kia Picanto

The entry-level Picanto 1.0 might be basic, but after the scrappage discount can be bought for £4195 - making it the cheapest car under the scheme to date.

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Lexus RX450h

Deliveries of the new RX will begin in July, and given its incredibly low emissions and tax liability it should be in demand. The £2000 scrappage discount might not make a big impact on the £40,000-plus price tag, but it's as good as you'll get for now.

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Mazda3

This car was launched in May 2009, and its competitive pricing places it comfortably ahead of mainstream rivals for value. Add on the £2000 scrappage incentive and it means you can choose this desirable family car from £11,500 on the road.

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MINI

Minis have been notoriously difficult to secure a good discount on in the past, so if you have an old car that qualifies under the scrappage scheme - perhaps one of the old Rover Group Minis - now could be the best time to get money off.

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Mitsubishi 'i'

The Mitsubishi 'i' is a spacious and well-equipped four-seat city car. It is relatively cheap to run thanks to its small turbo-charged engine and is easy to drive because of its standard automatic transmission. The £2000 scrappage allowance brings the price down to just over £7500.

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Nissan 370Z

Deliveries of the new Nissan sports coupé begin in July, and discounts will be scarce. Using the scrappage allowance would bring the price of the entry-level version below £25,000.

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Peugeot 107

Peugeot's smallest, most efficient car is worth taking a look at with the £2000 offered under the scrappage scheme. Low running costs and good quality are among the 107's appealing features.

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Renault Twingo

A special edition Twingo is currently on price lists for £6995. The Twingo 1.2 Freeway is already almost £1800 cheaper than the 1.2 Extreme. Take advantage of the scrappage allowance and the Twingo Freeway could be yours for £4995.

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SEAT Ibiza

Finding a new Ibiza with £2000 off is unheard of, so using the scrappage allowance here will result in a good deal on this stylish small car. The three-door Sport Coupé version has a racier appearance than the five-door.

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Smart Fortwo

The diesel version of Smart's two-seater was launched recently and has 85mpg potential and is free to tax. Using the scrappage allowance would result in the high-spec Passion model costing less than £7000.

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Suzuki Alto

The 64mpg Alto is the sister car to the Nissan Pixo (Suzuki also builds the Nissan) but seems much better value than the Pixo under the scrappage scheme. The £2000 allowance takes the asking price for the SZ2 model to £4795. A similar specification Pixo would set you back £5745 under the scheme.

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Toyota Aygo

This popular small car has all the typical Toyota virtues of reliability and quality in an affordable package. The special edition Blue model comes with air conditioning as standard, and under the scrappage scheme costs £6695. 

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Volkswagen Polo

Probably the most upmarket small car money can buy. Comes with frugal engines, is roomy and quiet when cruising on motorways. Getting discounts is tough but with the scrappage discount prices start from £7910.  

 

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Using the scrappage scheme results in a useful discount off a new Golf GTI, bringing the price down to £20,415. The GTI is good to drive and its long heritage gives the modern incarnation stong appeal.

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Volvo C30

Volvo's smallest car is available for £12,995 using the scrappage allowance giving customers a surprisingly affordable premium badge car. The stylish C30 is also very well equipped for the money.

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