So the government is willing to buy wrecks of cars for £2000 - Is there anything to stop me from buying a car from an advert in the paper for, say, £250 and cashing this in for a £2000 discount on a new car ?

Twee - The new proposal stipulates that you have to have been the registered keeper for the last 12 months in order to qualify.

Damm - I thought as much - no loopholes !!