Suwon Provides Support for Early Scrapping of 5,001 Aged Diesel Vehicles

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon City announced on the 16th that it will implement the '2021 Early Scrapping Support Project for Aged Diesel Vehicles,' providing subsidies to vehicle owners who scrap aged diesel cars.

The support targets are Grade 5 emission diesel automobiles or road construction equipment (dump trucks, concrete mixer trucks, concrete pump trucks) manufactured before December 31, 2005, applying emission standards. The city will accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis for up to 5,001 vehicles by November 30.

▲Continuous registration in the 'Air Management Zone' for at least six months as of the application date ▲ Conformity judgment from functional inspection results under Article 43-2 of the 'Automobile Management Act' ▲ Normal operation judgment based on the early scrapping target vehicle confirmation certificate issued by the Korea Auto Environmental Association ▲ Vehicles with no history of emission reduction device installation or eco-friendly engine retrofitting through government support ▲ Final ownership period of at least six months prior to the application date—all conditions must be met.

Vehicles under 3.5 tons in gross weight can receive a maximum of 3 million won, while diesel vehicles and road construction equipment of 3.5 tons or more can receive up to 40 million won. Subsidies will be paid based on the vehicle reference value calculated by the Insurance Development Institute, considering vehicle type and model year.

Vehicles under 3.5 tons that cannot be equipped with particulate reduction devices (confirmed as underdeveloped or non-installable), commercial vehicles, or vehicles owned by small business owners or basic living subsidy recipients (near-poor households) can receive up to 6 million won.

Additionally, if a new vehicle (including used cars) other than diesel cars is purchased within four months after early scrapping, vehicles under 3.5 tons will receive 30% of the early scrapping vehicle reference value, while construction equipment of 3.5 tons or more will receive an amount equivalent to 200%.

Citizens wishing to participate in the early scrapping support project can submit the early scrapping subsidy payment eligibility confirmation application form, a copy of their ID, and a copy of the vehicle registration certificate by registered mail (Korea Auto Environmental Association, 11th Floor, 635 Gilju-ro, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon) or email (1577-7121@aea.or.kr). Applications can also be made through the Automobile Emission Grade System homepage (https://emissiongrade.mecar.or.kr/www/main.do).

For detailed information regarding application forms, support amounts, submission methods, and more, visit the Suwon City website (www.suwon.go.kr) and search for 'early scrapping' in the 'Notices, Announcements, and Legislative Notices' section. Inquiry: 1577-7121, Korea Auto Environmental Association