It is an environmentally-friendly move that (many say) it is anti-poor. What do you think?
As early as the 90s, the idea of phasing out old vehicles has been floating around mainly from international groups like the World Bank and the United Nations to curb air pollution attributed to automobiles. Of course, traffic was not as bad three decades ago, and your box-type Lancer was just ten years old.
In a developing country like the Philippines, the term phase-out elicits mixed feelings from the population. One side is all for it, while the other is vehemently against it. What is it about giving cars a fixed lifespan that agitates the opinions of Filipinos? Bring it up, and suddenly, every Juan is an automotive expert speaking eloquently on various issues such as transportation, economics, and traffic management.
The idea is to get older cars off the road and stimulate purchases of more modern and more efficient vehicles, and that's why these programs usually put the funding towards the purchase or financing of a new car. Now imagine a diesel engine that was first registered in 1989. Older vehicles emit toxic substances because these are not compliant with the current Euro 4 emissions and fuel standards. That is one of the significant contributors to the rise in respiratory diseases and other related ailments.The problem with getting a newer model in exchange for a scrapped one is the emissions from production.
Yes, you save on fuel, but car payments aren't fun either. It's a matter of finding that balance that works for each motorist.Despite efforts to keep them roadworthy, older models break down much faster than newer ones. It is due to the deterioration and aging of mechanical components, rubber parts, and electrical systems.
Without daily patrons, these small businesses do not have enough capital to survive slow months or weeks. I know of a few former dealership mechanics who have gone out and set up their shop. That dream may not last for very long.Getting an older car off the road permanently can also give the owner options. If a scrappage scheme allows, the owner can take the value as a cash incentive that can in turn be used for other things, like moving to a place closer to work to shorten the commute.
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