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Hi Lolly
You can find your vehicle emisions either from a brochure of the car you own or you can get it from your registration document.
Ann's husband
You can find your vehicle emisions either from a brochure of the car you own or you can get it from your registration document.
Ann's husband
Del,
In our family we try to be as environmentally sensitive as possible, I'm proud to say we recycle more than we send to landfill that we have made many environmentally beneficial improvements to the house we have over the last two years.
Your assertion that people don't look at the bigger picture when using a small car is wrong. For many are forced into a small car because the Buses and trains in this country are very expensive.
Only last weekend I reached the conclusion that my next car will probably be a super mini type of vehicle. Because it will cost less to purchase, tax, insure, fuel and maintain than my family saloon.
We will continue to run a larger car purely because of our caravan and it's useful for carrying the odd larger things but its use is limited.
With the reduction of council tax in certain areas for those will to make sustainable environmental improvements to their house it will ultimately be polluter pays!"
Regards Monkeys Husband
In our family we try to be as environmentally sensitive as possible, I'm proud to say we recycle more than we send to landfill that we have made many environmentally beneficial improvements to the house we have over the last two years.
Your assertion that people don't look at the bigger picture when using a small car is wrong. For many are forced into a small car because the Buses and trains in this country are very expensive.
Only last weekend I reached the conclusion that my next car will probably be a super mini type of vehicle. Because it will cost less to purchase, tax, insure, fuel and maintain than my family saloon.
We will continue to run a larger car purely because of our caravan and it's useful for carrying the odd larger things but its use is limited.
With the reduction of council tax in certain areas for those will to make sustainable environmental improvements to their house it will ultimately be polluter pays!"
Regards Monkeys Husband
The 'Chelsea set' won't be bother one jot abouti do not object to 4x4s but when they use them to ferry children 500 yds to school this is just a joke as many do at several schools in our area, so it might make these lazy people who cant be bothered walking short distances to the school think before they drive these (gas guzzlers) to school. i know my veiws will upset a few people but this is what i beleive the tax duty rise for 4x4s may or may not stop this.
Monkeys husband said "With the reduction of council tax in certain areas for those will to make sustainable environmental improvements to their house it will ultimately be polluter pays!"
Does he really think that when the vast majority of people are like him that council tax will be lower for all? This is like saying that if everybody has a water meter fitted and we all save water that the cost will not rise. This is rip off Britain.
In the area I live you cannot even take your rubbish to the nearest recycling centre. You can only take it to the centre run by the council in the district you live. This means people have to drive up to 15 miles when the nearest centre is a mile away.
We are told this is because Gordon Brown penalises councils acording to the amount of waste they have to get rid off. You have to take a utility or council tax bill with you when you go to the centre.
Does he really think that when the vast majority of people are like him that council tax will be lower for all? This is like saying that if everybody has a water meter fitted and we all save water that the cost will not rise. This is rip off Britain.
In the area I live you cannot even take your rubbish to the nearest recycling centre. You can only take it to the centre run by the council in the district you live. This means people have to drive up to 15 miles when the nearest centre is a mile away.
We are told this is because Gordon Brown penalises councils acording to the amount of waste they have to get rid off. You have to take a utility or council tax bill with you when you go to the centre.
Ray,
The government has stated that for those fitting "cavity wall insulation" a reduction in Council tax will apply - as I understand the scheme it won't apply to all as it down to local councils whether they take up the scheme.
Your situation with regards to waste does sound unusual to say the least - I would pose the question to my County council as to how environmentally sensitive this is!!
For the last week I've been working on a total waste management project (logistics) and I have to question who told you that story of the cost. Currently councils are getting over
The government has stated that for those fitting "cavity wall insulation" a reduction in Council tax will apply - as I understand the scheme it won't apply to all as it down to local councils whether they take up the scheme.
Your situation with regards to waste does sound unusual to say the least - I would pose the question to my County council as to how environmentally sensitive this is!!
For the last week I've been working on a total waste management project (logistics) and I have to question who told you that story of the cost. Currently councils are getting over
All I know is that if you stick a clean cloth over the exhaust of a diesel you get soot
Do that with an LPG powerred car yo do not. My MOT tester says the CO2 test on my old Range Rover was considerably lower than any other car apart from another LPG vehicle.
This from the LPG Association - their budget press release
No doubt Gio and his "Diesel heads" will poo poo it as being biased.
But hey! - 39p per litre does rather underline my point - LMAO!
LP Gas Association
Pavilion 16
Headlands Business Park
Salisbury Road
RINGWOOD
Hampshire
BH24 3PB
Tel: 01425 461612
Fax: 01425 471131
Press Release
(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE)
FURTHER GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT TO LPG
The Government demonstrated its long term commitment to LPG in the Chancellor's 2006 budget.
In an endorsement of the environmental advantages, especially air quality in urban areas, the chancellor announced a continuation of the existing differential arrangement in the fuel duty between LPG and petrol / diesel through to 2009. This means that the price of LPG at the pumps will continue at around half the price of petrol and diesel for the foreseeable future.
Tom Fidell, Director General of the LP Gas Association said "This is a clear message of support for LPG for the long term which gives motorists and fleet managers the confidence to purchase LPG vehicles and contribute to a cleaner motoring environment".
END
So it looks like you will enjoy cheap and "green" motoring Emmerson for a good few more years yet!
Gio - you really are so predictable!
Do that with an LPG powerred car yo do not. My MOT tester says the CO2 test on my old Range Rover was considerably lower than any other car apart from another LPG vehicle.
This from the LPG Association - their budget press release
No doubt Gio and his "Diesel heads" will poo poo it as being biased.
But hey! - 39p per litre does rather underline my point - LMAO!
LP Gas Association
Pavilion 16
Headlands Business Park
Salisbury Road
RINGWOOD
Hampshire
BH24 3PB
Tel: 01425 461612
Fax: 01425 471131
Press Release
(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE)
FURTHER GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT TO LPG
The Government demonstrated its long term commitment to LPG in the Chancellor's 2006 budget.
In an endorsement of the environmental advantages, especially air quality in urban areas, the chancellor announced a continuation of the existing differential arrangement in the fuel duty between LPG and petrol / diesel through to 2009. This means that the price of LPG at the pumps will continue at around half the price of petrol and diesel for the foreseeable future.
Tom Fidell, Director General of the LP Gas Association said "This is a clear message of support for LPG for the long term which gives motorists and fleet managers the confidence to purchase LPG vehicles and contribute to a cleaner motoring environment".
END
So it looks like you will enjoy cheap and "green" motoring Emmerson for a good few more years yet!
Gio - you really are so predictable!
Looks like Gordy has taken the side of the 'greens'! Alas, doesn't he realise that people who currently own the so-called 4x4 gas guzzlers, will hold on to their machines much longer - yet again causing more emisions. This government seems to have no idea of what to do next.
Gordies OK though!!! He doesn't drive!!! He has, however, a chaufer driven vehicle!!!
Gordies OK though!!! He doesn't drive!!! He has, however, a chaufer driven vehicle!!!
Oh well at least I can predict my heating cost in the caravan for the next three years !!!All I know is that if you stick a clean cloth over the exhaust of a diesel you get soot
Do that with an LPG powerred car yo do not. My MOT tester says the CO2 test on my old Range Rover was considerably lower than any other car apart from another LPG vehicle.
This from the LPG Association - their budget press release
No doubt Gio and his "Diesel heads" will poo poo it as being biased.
But hey! - 39p per litre does rather underline my point - LMAO!
LP Gas Association
Pavilion 16
Headlands Business Park
Salisbury Road
RINGWOOD
Hampshire
BH24 3PB
Tel: 01425 461612
Fax: 01425 471131
Press Release
(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE)
FURTHER GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT TO LPG
The Government demonstrated its long term commitment to LPG in the Chancellor's 2006 budget.
In an endorsement of the environmental advantages, especially air quality in urban areas, the chancellor announced a continuation of the existing differential arrangement in the fuel duty between LPG and petrol / diesel through to 2009. This means that the price of LPG at the pumps will continue at around half the price of petrol and diesel for the foreseeable future.
Tom Fidell, Director General of the LP Gas Association said "This is a clear message of support for LPG for the long term which gives motorists and fleet managers the confidence to purchase LPG vehicles and contribute to a cleaner motoring environment".
END
So it looks like you will enjoy cheap and "green" motoring Emmerson for a good few more years yet!
Gio - you really are so predictable!
MH
Once Blunkett and Brown were in a car with their driver.
No disrespect to the disabled but considering the effect these two have had on the motorist it is interesting to note that between all three of them in that car, they had on average just one good eye each and only one of them had a full driving licence
No disrespect to the disabled but considering the effect these two have had on the motorist it is interesting to note that between all three of them in that car, they had on average just one good eye each and only one of them had a full driving licence
Ann he's socially responsible he's creating employment !!Looks like Gordy has taken the side of the 'greens'! Alas, doesn't he realise that people who currently own the so-called 4x4 gas guzzlers, will hold on to their machines much longer - yet again causing more emisions. This government seems to have no idea of what to do next.
Gordies OK though!!! He doesn't drive!!! He has, however, a chaufer driven vehicle!!!
Well that is one advantage!!All I know is that if you stick a clean cloth over the exhaust of a diesel you get soot
Do that with an LPG powerred car yo do not. My MOT tester says the CO2 test on my old Range Rover was considerably lower than any other car apart from another LPG vehicle.
This from the LPG Association - their budget press release
No doubt Gio and his "Diesel heads" will poo poo it as being biased.
But hey! - 39p per litre does rather underline my point - LMAO!
LP Gas Association
Pavilion 16
Headlands Business Park
Salisbury Road
RINGWOOD
Hampshire
BH24 3PB
Tel: 01425 461612
Fax: 01425 471131
Press Release
(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE)
FURTHER GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT TO LPG
The Government demonstrated its long term commitment to LPG in the Chancellor's 2006 budget.
In an endorsement of the environmental advantages, especially air quality in urban areas, the chancellor announced a continuation of the existing differential arrangement in the fuel duty between LPG and petrol / diesel through to 2009. This means that the price of LPG at the pumps will continue at around half the price of petrol and diesel for the foreseeable future.
Tom Fidell, Director General of the LP Gas Association said "This is a clear message of support for LPG for the long term which gives motorists and fleet managers the confidence to purchase LPG vehicles and contribute to a cleaner motoring environment".
END
So it looks like you will enjoy cheap and "green" motoring Emmerson for a good few more years yet!
Gio - you really are so predictable!
LOL!
Clive,Once Blunkett and Brown were in a car with their driver.
No disrespect to the disabled but considering the effect these two have had on the motorist it is interesting to note that between all three of them in that car, they had on average just one good eye each and only one of them had a full driving licence
You know what I think the saying goes "what you don't know .you won't miss!!
Regards Monkeys Husband
Monkey - How is he encouraging employment? The purchase of 4x4's will drop, as will the big twin-axle caravans. He is getting at the Chelsea lot not the 'normal' motorist who is trying to be safe on the road. To me, it just doesn't add up.
Brian bear,
The results of the budget are: cars registered before 1 March 2001 are: 1549cc and below
The results of the budget are: cars registered before 1 March 2001 are: 1549cc and below
AnnMonkey - How is he encouraging employment? The purchase of 4x4's will drop, as will the big twin-axle caravans. He is getting at the Chelsea lot not the 'normal' motorist who is trying to be safe on the road. To me, it just doesn't add up.
I was being ferocious (re the chauffer)
Regards Monkeys Husband
Ann
If you listened to the budget today it was said that it affects all vehicles that emit more than 235 g/km which incidentaly affects my 3 year old volvo. but more importantly it only affects new vehicles which are registered after today. So we can all continue to spew out emissions and still pay the same road tax
Tom
If you listened to the budget today it was said that it affects all vehicles that emit more than 235 g/km which incidentaly affects my 3 year old volvo. but more importantly it only affects new vehicles which are registered after today. So we can all continue to spew out emissions and still pay the same road tax
Tom
Tom, that is not true, see my reply to Brian bear above. In your case of a 3 year old with 235g/km you pay
sorry if this sounds thick but here we go....is it just 4x4 or all vehicles that will have to pay the hike in car tax if c02 emmisions are high.....just that all the news programmes just concentrate on 4x4s...
sharon
sharon
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