On March 8, scrapyards in Samara began operating as part of a new experimental project. The program - which allows consumers to turn in cars that are 10 years old or more in exchange for a 50,000 Rbs ($1,800) discount on a domestically manufactured car - was launched in 49 Russian regions on March 8.
© RIA Novosti . Yury Strelets / Go to the mediabankOn March 8, scrapyards in Samara began operating as part of a new experimental project. The program - which allows consumers to turn in cars that are 10 years old or more in exchange for a 50,000 Rbs ($1,800) discount on a domestically manufactured car - was launched in 49 Russian regions on March 8.
On March 8, scrapyards in Samara began operating as part of a new experimental project. The program - which allows consumers to turn in cars that are 10 years old or more in exchange for a 50,000 Rbs ($1,800) discount on a domestically manufactured car - was launched in 49 Russian regions on March 8.
© RIA Novosti . Yury Strelets / Go to the mediabankThe car is completely dismantled. Scrap metal is sent to one factory, fabrics are sent to another, tires are sent to third, and so on.
The car is completely dismantled. Scrap metal is sent to one factory, fabrics are sent to another, tires are sent to third, and so on.
© RIA Novosti . Yury Strelets / Go to the mediabankThe scrapping companies must also assist in removing old cars from the register and help consumers acquire new cars.
The scrapping companies must also assist in removing old cars from the register and help consumers acquire new cars.
© RIA Novosti . Yury Strelets / Go to the mediabankThe Russian government has invested over RUR 11bn ($371mn) in this program to support the Russian car industry, which was shaken by the economic crisis.
The Russian government has invested over RUR 11bn ($371mn) in this program to support the Russian car industry, which was shaken by the economic crisis.
© RIA Novosti . Yury Strelets / Go to the mediabankAccording to the Russian Ministry of Trade and Industry, about 60 to 65 Russian and foreign models produced in Russia will be eligible for the discount. Photo: Scrapping cars at Samaravtormet.
According to the Russian Ministry of Trade and Industry, about 60 to 65 Russian and foreign models produced in Russia will be eligible for the discount. Photo: Scrapping cars at Samaravtormet.
© RIA Novosti . Yury Strelets / Go to the mediabankThe Russian Ministry of Trade and Industry believes that the experiment is ”destined for success”.
The Russian Ministry of Trade and Industry believes that the experiment is ”destined for success”.
© RIA Novosti . Yury Strelets / Go to the mediabankAbout 400 car dealers and 50 scrapyards will participate in the program.
About 400 car dealers and 50 scrapyards will participate in the program.
© RIA Novosti . Yury Strelets / Go to the mediabankThis is what the scrapping process entails: an old car is placed in the press...
This is what the scrapping process entails: an old car is placed in the press...
...and then bites the dust.