Comments on: UK introduces scrappage scheme

By: MisterTwo

MisterTwo — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:15:52 +0000

I can see a Vauxhall Chevette, Renault 4, Ford Granada, Lada Riva, Vauxhall Viva and a Ford Fiesta as well. This is an old picture as most cars on UK scrap heaps are between 10 and 15 years old.

By: The Salesman

The Salesman — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:03:25 +0000

C.A why not make the next “name the nine” a picture like the above crushed cars? I can see a Datsun Stanza, Ford Capri and Ford Escort. Can anyone make out anything else?

By: The Salesman

The Salesman — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:00:17 +0000

Thanks BM. I have seen a laser measure temperature but never emissions. You know what they say. You learn something new every day. I am sure though if you have a classic car in California their would be some sort of leniency, i would hope?

By: Shak

Shak — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:31:24 +0000

This scheme is the same as the ozzie one. If you give someone 4000 for a 10 yr old car thats not enough to buy even a relativley new car, because the reason they drive the ten year old car is because they cant afford a new car. So whats the point. The mafia will definetly make a killing of this scheme.

By: Bavarian Missile (.)(.)

Bavarian Missile (.)(.) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:56:13 +0000

No read it in a Popular Hot Rod mag years ago Salesman…

Found this when I goggled,California is real hard on emission levels………

“”California to Deploy Smog-Check Cameras
Pollution camera will initially issue warnings to drivers in Southern California.

Polluting carCalifornia’s South Coast Air Quality Management District is expected next month to approve the deployment of cameras on freeway on-ramps that will record millions of passing vehicles and issue warning letters to those it believes are polluting. The cameras will use laser sensors to measure hydrocarbons and other exhaust gases and will be spread in secret locations throughout Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

Current law does not yet allow the devices to issue expensive citations, so the program will begin by offering incentives for “dirty” cars to be repaired or scraped. Those who get a notice can receive up to $500 in repairs at select community colleges or $1000 for agreeing to scrap the car.

For the past twenty years, California has required cars to have emissions tested before a vehicle’s registration can be renewed. Current rules mandate annual testing for cars between six and thirty years old. Some see the new move as an admission that this smog inspection program has been a failure.

“We have known for at least 20 years that these inspection programs do not work particularly well,” Joel Schwartz a former smog-check executive told the Los Angeles Times. “The evidence has been overwhelming that they are failing to repair the high-polluting cars. There is fraud. And yet they have been popular with regulators and activists.”

By: Advocate

Advocate — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:16:45 +0000

Cupid Stunt (and others)

Just wanted to let you know that I posted a large explanation of my earlier comments last night, and for some reason it was “awaiting moderation” and now has not been posted!

Blinkers weren’t on, I can assue you. Perhaps editors/moderators might want to explain why it didn’t make the cut?

By: The Salesman

The Salesman — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:38:12 +0000

Hay B.M
Don’t fart near them, you will get your photo taken and deemed un roadworthy. Wow, a camera that takes a photo of a car that emits too many emissions? That sounds a little far fetched to me. Wouldn’t you have to be stationary for at least a few moments? I will try to Google that one i think. I hope Australia can avoid smog, in Korea it hangs around all day, you don’t get to look at a clear blue sky, and it is very depressing….

By: Pious

Pious — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:39:12 +0000

I can remember when big Arnie introduced targets for low emission cars in California maybe 10 years ago, we all thought he was mad. As it has all unfolded, he looks visionary, now.

By: Bavarian Missile (.)(.)

Bavarian Missile (.)(.) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:20:06 +0000

Hey Salsy…..yeah I understand that ,I just think the Government will introduce some sort of smog law in the future to insure emissions of the older cars that dont take up the offer become environmentally friendly

I heard the US have smog cameras……….they can assess the level of emissions when you drive past them and like speed cameras takes pics of your number plate if you dont meet the level required. Imagine that

By: The Salesman

The Salesman — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:49:06 +0000

BM, you don’t have to take up the offer. Classic cars and hot rods in Australia i think will become more valuable as they become more and more rare. All classics i can think of are very well maintained and driven only on special occasions or at events. Its the rusted out unmaintained cars that need to be introduced to the “crusher”