Skoda Scrappage Orders Top 4,500

MILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM – July 31, 2009: In less than three months since the government’s vehicle scrappage programme began, Škoda has taken over 4,500 new car orders from customers across the UK. Customers have discovered that the Czech manufacturer really does make happy drivers as they have become proud new owners of cars across the entire Škoda range, from entry-level Fabia superminis to top-of-the-range, luxurious Superbs.

Of the total of 4,521 orders, 1,991 have already been delivered, with a remaining 2,530 customers waiting to take delivery. Of the cars handed in for scrapping, nearly nine out of 10 have been conquest sales and have ranged from a Trabant to a Porsche.

Fabia is the best-selling Škoda to scrappage customers, accounting for 81% of the total. Octavia orders total 673, or 15% of the total, followed by 134 Roomster orders and 40 Superbs.

Trading in a scrappage-eligible car for a new Škoda is a good choice for both the customer and the environment. It means that customers drive away in a safe, modern car that offers great value, great fuel economy and low CO2 emissions as well as Škoda’s fine attention to the comfort and convenience of driver and passengers.

Modern features that provide comfort and convenience for Škoda customers that were unheard of in the 10-year old cars being traded in include: central locking; electric front windows; height-adjustable driver’s seat; height- and reach adjustable steering wheel; radio with CD and MP3 connection; drinks holders; shopping bag hooks; and a split, folding rear seat. All Škoda models are designed with outstanding loading capacity for luggage, shopping and holiday goodies.

Good fuel economy means low CO2 emissions and Škodas offer outstanding economy across the range, starting with the Fabia Greenline at just 109 g/km and 68.9 mpg on the combined cycle.

Add in great prices, competitive finance deals and Škoda’s scrappage allowances of at least £2,500 – rising to £3,500 for Octavia 1.9 TDI , 2.0 TDI and 2.0 CR - and customers will, indeed, become part of Škoda’s family of happy drivers.