Thinking Of Buying Diesel?

[ToraToraTora]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39088631
Have a long hard think!

[Hymie]

The government could start by imposing a heavy fine on VW for cheating the emissions tests on their Diesel vehicles sold in the UK – and use the money to reduce the nitrogen dioxide in the atmosphere.

This is how such fines should be used, rather than fattening the exchequer’s coffers – as appears to be the case with virtually every fine imposed by regulators within the UK, with the victims getting nothing.

[Zacs-Master]

Looks like Gordon Brown got it wrong. I predict the first measures will be a significant rise in vehicle tax, or in a lot of cases, cars which are currently charged £0, to be charged. That will then effect company car choices which will influence the car sellers to incentivise petrol models.

[TWR]

I think its the Petroleum company's job to sort the out the levels, the motorist has no choice if He/she has a diesel car to use the fuel.

[Zacs-Master]

The motorist has a choice of whether to buy a petrol or diesel car though. That's what the thread is about.

[Karolina82]

The biggest problem with diesel engines is the amount of particulates and nitrogen dioxide gas produced in cities and other congested areas. Car drivers have a choice. Diesel engines in cars could be banned outright but the amount of greenhouse carbon dioxide gas emitted would increase.
What about commercial vehicles, trains and ships ? There is no such choice for HGV companies and shipping companies.

[Old_Geezer]

People who devalue citizens' property by making these sort of suggestions/announcements are those who should be forced to have a long hard think.

[ToraToraTora]

just bought a diesel OG?

[TWR]

I would have though the high mileage a derv can reach in comparison to a petrol should say it all, 2>>300.000 in some cases & still going, providing the derv has oil / filter / fuel changes often it will out last the petrol,can you honestly see the eventual cease in sales of Diesel's? I doubt it very much, they will have too much to loose, regards Elctric cars, how long would it take you from Glasgow to London known how many Hook Up Point there are to recharge.

[1581960]

I thought the new Euro 6 diesel engines were supposed to be much cleaner, is that not the case?

[TWR]

As TRIED to point out earlier, the Public drive the cars, the Petroleum company's make the fuel.

[Old_Geezer]

Had one for about 5 years: tend to run cars into the ground anyway so resale value less of an issue for me, but other ways of bullying would be less avoidable. If the authorities want to phase out diesels they should ensure they aren't sold new (perhaps save to licenced buyers) and let the existing owners alone.

[Baldric]

The public have the choice of which car to buy and that is the subject of this thread according to the OP.

[Old_Geezer]

We are already concerned about electricity supply. Regardless of how many power points can be provided and how long it takes to fill up, the last thing we need is to increase demand for electricity now.