Toyota launches scrappage scheme to encourage drivers to switch to cleaner models

Toyota’s new scrappage scheme aims to help drivers move to cleaner cars and make savings of up to £4,000.

The scheme will run from 1 September until 31 December and is open to any vehicle which is more than seven years old, providing the customer has owned the car for a minimum of six months.

The offer covers almost the entire Toyota passenger car and light commercial range, from the Aygo city car to the Land Cruiser and Hilux.

The car maker’s Toyota Environmental Challenger 2050, which includes achieving a target of reducing CO2 emissions from all new Toyota vehicles by 90 per cent on 2010 levels, within 33 years.

All vehicles taken off the road through the Toyota scrappage scheme will be processed at authorised treatment facilities managed by Autogreen.

After the safe removal of all pollutants and the recovery of retrievable parts, shredding and recovery will be handled by EMR.

Together these processes will meet the legal requirement of a minimum 95 per cent recycling by vehicle weight.

Paul Van der Burgh, Toyota GB president and managing director, said: “Our scrappage scheme is a win-win solution. Motorists can dispose of their older vehicles and have access to our cleaner, more efficient model range.

“Our world-leading petrol-electric hybrids will be an ideal choice, helping make a genuine contribution to protecting air quality – a crucial concern for today’s customers.

“What’s more, everyone who takes up our scrappage scheme can be assured their vehicle will be disposed of in an environmentally responsible fashion that maximises recycling opportunities.”