I think there definitely should be high tax penalties for those with cars that are bad for the environment and there should be limits on each type of vehicle. What do you think?
And what are your views on people who drive 4x4s around suburban areas?
2006-08-07 07:03:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Yeah I would agree with higher tax. It would encourage people to get cars with lower emissions which would benefit the environment. My local MP keeps sending me letters detailing the proposals. It's a bit annoying, actually, but I'm glad its being considered.
2006-08-07 07:17:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on how many miles they do a year. I admit I have a Landrover, it works for its living, its only used when it has to work, its ten years old and has covered 44K miles at an average of 20mpg ( approx. 2200 gallons of fuel)
We have another car in the family, which is three years old, has covered 82K miles at an average 35mpg (approx. 2400 gallons)
At current usage, the Landrover will last for another ten years providing fuel is still available, the car is on its last legs and will need replacing shortly.
Assuming both vehicles work the same for the next ten years - the Landy will use another 2200 gallons total 4400 gallons, the car(s) will use another 8000 gallons total 10400 gallons.
Add the fact that the car needs replacing every three years manufacturing costs and associated emissions have to be taken into account,
I put it to you that the so called gas guzzling 4x4 is more cleaner option.
What the goverment might like to do is reduce the number of cars ( of any sort) to one per household and only if off-road parking is available ( as per Japan).
Oh, but wait a minute - that would lose them all that road tax....
2006-08-07 07:36:43 · answer #2 · answered by rookethorne 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4X4 are the curse of the age. We are short of space and the climate is in serious melt-down. Are we able to look at the average five year old and feel no guilt about the appalling weather problems they will experience because we pay people with no taste too much money. They don't know what to do with it all so they show off by buying a big vehicle and some pathetic number plate.
2006-08-07 07:54:02 · answer #3 · answered by lykovetos 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Id have to sell my cherokee if they put the tax up. i live in a village smack bang in a rural area and need the 4x4 in the winter.
i think putting the duty on fuel is fairer, the more you drive the more you pay.
2006-08-07 09:07:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aint they already higher on vehicles that emit high carbon levels, or is it engine size? Cause my car is 1.4 my mates is 1.1 and I pay more.
2006-08-07 07:48:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bof, that's really not the point for me...
For a long time, patents are removed by government National Defense, we should all drive air cars....
I try to finds blueprints for a facility....
Reaaly cheap to do and refill. We must make pressure on the industry to have access to air car.
2006-08-07 08:46:00 · answer #6 · answered by The Patriot 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm all for less cars, hopefully this'll do the job! Oils running out anyway, they're just trynna get as much money as they can while it's still around
2006-08-07 07:15:11 · answer #7 · answered by Mickenoss 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it might put an end to those big headed people who drive CSV and 4x4 jeeps around thinking they own the roads.
2006-08-07 09:01:28 · answer #8 · answered by celtic_princess77 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that is in place now, we just bought a great car that was in the cheapest tax bracket
2006-08-07 08:45:55 · answer #9 · answered by orfeo_fp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it will make it difficult for those who need their cars to make ends meet, esp if they couldnt afford £1800 a year
2006-08-07 07:07:41 · answer #10 · answered by whispernikki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋