UK car scrappage scheme may end early

I rang an old colleague of mine I've known since 1966 to order some brochures. I asked him how business was and he said it was good on both new and used. He then added the scrappage scheme is predicted to be out of money next month. It was calculated to run until Feb 2010 but it's been more successful than thought.

I can't confirm what he tells me is true. But I could tell by the tone of his voice. Normally when car sales people are bull-shitting you can hear a crying tone in their voice.

Regards
Ralph