What impact will Euro 7 emissions regulations have?

I have seen that Euro 7 is programmed for 1st July 2025. The requirements for this are greatly beyond Euro 6. Is this definitely the future for the UK or is this just Europe? I see that the City of Oxford...

Is it worth paying a bit more for a Euro 6 car?

I'm replacing a Skoda Octavia, preferably with another Skoda Octavia or similar. My budget is £10k. I'm thinking I should try and get a Euro 6, but there aren't that many in my price range, so I'm sort...

Should I buy a Euro 5 compliant car for long-term ownership?

Should I buy a Euro 5-compliant car if I am going to keep it for at least 10 years? Or will I not be able to go into most cities in coming years due to clean air zones.

Can you recommend an SUV or estate car that can carry ladders?

My 2014 2.0-litre diesel auto BMW 5 Series falls foul of the clean air zone (CAZ) requirements. It's been my third 5 Series, used for my work as a surveyor. The rear seats fold to accommodate my ladders...

ULEZ-compliant substitute for my Peugeot 406 estate?

I have a 1999 Peugeot 406 diesel estate. It has 160k miles on the clock and I bought it for £2000 12 years ago. The expansion of the London ULEZ means that I have to change it, I really don't want to,...

How can I upgrade a Nissan Navara to meet ULEZ?

I’m going to buy a 2016 Nissan Navara. How much it would cost for me to upgrade it for the London ULEZ?

Will diesel cars be banned in towns and cities?

Am I being neurotic when I think diesel cars in cities and towns will be short-lived? I feel they will be soon banned, which means it will be best to buy a petrol car for driving around a town or city....

Can you recommend a cheap van that will meet the ULEZ rules?

I have to get rid of my vehicle in October because of where I live in London. I really don't want to and I cannot afford to get an updated version of what I already have. I need a small van. I currently...

I want to buy a classic car, but will they be outlawed in the UK in the near future?

I'm planning to buy a Mercedes W123 as a daily driver. There's an independent Mercedes mechanic who specialises in W123 repairs just 2 miles away. Do you think that the Government's drive to electric...

Is it a bad idea to buy a new diesel car?

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...