| realgolferuk |
| (Carpal \'Tunnel) |
| 14/07/2008 12:25 |
Re: Oh, well done the government (car tax)!.....NOT
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Aw c'mon Real...
If they are going to say "these new reg's will only apply to cars registered after xxx" (which would be reasonable) then there's a cut-off line to be drawn, and someone will always fall just the wrong side of it - in this case you, amongst others.
Well, I do have a car which fits this scenario exactly. My point wasn't that I'm that bothered, it was that it's all a stupid system i.m.o.
I've seen "normal" cars bracketed in the £400 per year catagory (there was even a 2.0 Peugeot!!) which seems daft.....I don't see why they just didn't expand the old system, say £100 for under 1.2 £150 for 1.2 to 1.5 £200 1.5-2.0 etc.etc. My feeling is that the "emissions" chestnut is just a silly way of hiding the real motive which is to increase revenue from car tax. Fine, increase the revenue but find a way that doesn't go silly on those well off enough to drive a posh car or has financial implications on those struggling to make a go with everything. If I did have a 2001 model, I'd be equally indignant that it would be unfair for the hard up family next door to pay more than me with their 1999?