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What do you predict will happen to used ICE cars values when EVs are compulsory new? Will values of good condition small ICEs ramp up or will they drop? We've only got 5 years (80% must be EV) and 10 years...
Is it worth buy a new non hybrid car? With hybrids being more fuel efficient and the government banning new car sales in the near future?
My wife and I have owned several Toyota hybrid cars - currently a Corolla Touring Sports - and have been very pleased with them. I must confess that I'm a bit confused regarding Government policy and would...
I have an 11-year-old car which I'll probably replace before the end of the decade. There seem to be three possibilities: replace soon with another petrol or diesel car then change after 2030, replace...
I commute around 40 miles each day from South London to Surrey on a mixture of roads. I have a 2009 Audi Q5 2.0-litre diesel auto. It has served me well and now has 120,000 miles on the odometer. Unfortunately,...
Is it worth buying a brand new petrol or diesel or hybrid given that by 2030 the Government wants all these cars phased out?
What is the future for classic cars and should I buy one now that I am able to do so?
I need a 4x4 to tow 3.5 tonnes. I'm looking to buy a new Land Rover Defender 90, which is diesel. With current emission targets, would it be a really bad idea to buy a pure diesel now if they are going...
I want to buy a new petrol car. Why would I if it is going to be worth zero in 2030? Should I ask for a 50% discount?