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MINI Lower Emissions Allowance

Interested in the new MINI range?

The new car range reaches the highest Euro 6 standards, being the most economical MINI’s yet, so, we are offering you the chance to get behind your favourite MINI in the range. The Lower Emissions Allowance scheme gives you the ability to put £2,000 towards a selection of new MINI models with CO2 emissions below 130g/km*. If you have a vehicle that hits the EU4 standards or below, you could enjoy substantial savings.

How does it work?

• If your diesel car is registered before 2011 it could be a EU4 or below meaning you are eligible for the scheme.
• Choose your preferred MINI, by checking out our offers online or visiting your local Stratstone MINI dealer.
• Once you have decided the perfect car you would like to purchase, simply take your old EU4 car to any of our dealerships.
• Our helpful trained staff will assist you through the process, explaining in detail and apply your £2,000 discount.
• When does this offer end?
• The scheme is only available until 31 March 2018, it’s a great chance to get yourself in a brand new 18 Plate MINI.

Does that mean other MINI offers are excluded?

The £2,000 allowance available is on top of all are other our current existing offers and, of course on top of your trade-in price, you don’t have to own a MINI either to take advantage of this offer.

How you can tell if your car is Euro 1 - Euro 4

Starting in 1992 the EU decided to introduce the emissions regulations beginning with Euro 1, since then there has been a series of Euro emission standards. The current standard is Euro 6, with cleaner engines being more economically advanced, this standard was introduced in September 2014, making the cleanest vehicles ever - mostly electric.

The difference between petrol and diesel cars, is that diesel's produces more particular matter. As a result, and further research, it was stated by the EU, that diesel vehicles have a considerable contribution to the quality of air in Europe. The less vehicles on the road causing these harmful emissions will simply reduce the damage to the environment and clean the air dramatically. Therefore, MINI have introduced the lower emissions scheme to focus on working with the government to get greener cars on the road.

Diesel cars made between 1992 and 2010, it may meet the Euro 1-4 standards and could be eligible for a trade-in bonus. As a guide see the table below to get a better understand of your car and which EU standard it fits.

Emission standards	Year applied to new cars	Year applied when registering a new car
Euro 1	01-Jul-92	31-Dec-92
Euro 2	01-Jan-96	01-Jan-97
Euro 3	01-Jan-00	01-Jan-01
Euro 4	01-Jan-05	01-Jan-06
Euro 5	01-Sep-09	01-Jan-11
Euro 6	01-Sep-14	01-Sep-15

Find your local MINI Retailer

How to benefit from the scheme:

Contact your local Stratstone Retailer and we will check your cars Euro Emissions standards and explain the process.

You can take advantage of the scheme until 31 December 2017.

*£2,000 Lower Emissions Allowance towards new MINI vehicles with CO2 emissions of 130g/km (NEDC) or below. New vehicle must be registered by 31 December 2017 and in the same name and address as trade-in vehicle. Trade-in vehicle must be diesel, EU4 emission standard or older and owned for at least 12 months. Retail customers only. Participating retailers only. Can be used in conjunction with other offers. Terms and conditions apply. Please speak to your local Stratstone Retailer for more information.