Budget Prediction. WARNING Some Automotive-Political content!

Abott10 · 11th March 2020, 09:18

Stand by for that old Milch Cow Budget VED Hike!

RoyalBlue75 · 11th March 2020, 10:41

In actual fact, this was another case of the politicians selectively ignoring the science to get the answers they wanted to hear. The fact that diesel exhaust is highly polluting has been known for years, but the switch to diesel allowed them to comply with internationally agreed targets for CO2 emissions. The consequence has been a huge deterioration in urban air quality. And then of course they rigged the emission standards to make diesel look better than it really is, by not requiring them to be tested in real world driving conditions.

The only good thing about diesel is the CO2 per mile, and that is debatable if lower cost simply undermines lower CO2 alternatives.

planenut · 11th March 2020, 12:29

We could keep it on one!

I saw my local Tesco selling unleaded at 115.9 this morning, down 2 pence from a couple of days ago, but it is always the cheapest.

All this extra funding for almost everything, but where is it coming from?

bl52krz · 11th March 2020, 12:48

The predictability of the castigation of the budget by HM opposition party is Like night follows day. Nice to see that he has not put any more duty on fuel. Not seen the rest yet, so hope it follows that bit of good news.

planenut · 11th March 2020, 13:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Greg

Do they have an opposition these days?

Most definitely, they are the ones who take up hours of Parliament when debates on genuine problems are put off.

wraymond · 11th March 2020, 15:18

I thought the Chancellor was masterful in his delivery. For a first speech or not, there are many that would have stumbled. Very confident, not only in his manner but also with what he delivered - obviously knows he has the support of his boss.

Glory in the fact that although it was on everybody's mind a certain word only sounded once. Praise be, at last constructive developments with the future in mind.

And the fact that a lot of the money is coming from a huge reduction in outgoings which also wasn't mentioned.

steve-45 · 11th March 2020, 15:48

Does anyone know of any VED (Road Tax) increases ?

macafee2 · 11th March 2020, 15:50

was hoping stamp duty would change, no stamp duty below £500,000 but it seems no change. poo

macafee2

Gigagator · 11th March 2020, 16:00

Well the good thing about all this Cornettovirus is that I can't remember the last time I heard the word 'Brexit' in the news!

Dawn · 11th March 2020, 18:08

I can see all the posts about what they are giving, but is anything like VED for us old car owners going up? I think I saw petrol isn't.

11th March 2020, 09:18	#1
Abott10 * Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 227 Thanks: 1,275 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,328 Posts	Budget Prediction. WARNING Some Automotive-Political content! Stand by for that old Milch Cow Budget VED Hike!

11th March 2020, 12:29	#3
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,948 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	Is This The Budget Thread? We could keep it on one! I saw my local Tesco selling unleaded at 115.9 this morning, down 2 pence from a couple of days ago, but it is always the cheapest. All this extra funding for almost everything, but where is it coming from?

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bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	The predictability of the castigation of the budget by HM opposition party is Like night follows day. Nice to see that he has not put any more duty on fuel. Not seen the rest yet, so hope it follows that bit of good news. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

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wraymond This is my second home 75 Auto 2.5 SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Westcliff on Sea Posts: 5,185 Thanks: 423 Thanked 1,680 Times in 1,014 Posts	I thought the Chancellor was masterful in his delivery. For a first speech or not, there are many that would have stumbled. Very confident, not only in his manner but also with what he delivered - obviously knows he has the support of his boss. Glory in the fact that although it was on everybody's mind a certain word only sounded once. Praise be, at last constructive developments with the future in mind. And the fact that a lot of the money is coming from a huge reduction in outgoings which also wasn't mentioned. __________________ member no. 235 Last edited by wraymond; 11th March 2020 at 15:22..

11th March 2020, 10:41	#2
RoyalBlue75 Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Hilton Posts: 50 Thanks: 28 Thanked 37 Times in 14 Posts	In actual fact, this was another case of the politicians selectively ignoring the science to get the answers they wanted to hear. The fact that diesel exhaust is highly polluting has been known for years, but the switch to diesel allowed them to comply with internationally agreed targets for CO2 emissions. The consequence has been a huge deterioration in urban air quality. And then of course they rigged the emission standards to make diesel look better than it really is, by not requiring them to be tested in real world driving conditions. The only good thing about diesel is the CO2 per mile, and that is debatable if lower cost simply undermines lower CO2 alternatives.

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steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	Does anyone know of any VED (Road Tax) increases ?

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macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	was hoping stamp duty would change, no stamp duty below £500,000 but it seems no change. poo macafee2

11th March 2020, 16:00	#9
Gigagator Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon, Rover 25, Mazda 6 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Cardiff Posts: 219 Thanks: 143 Thanked 112 Times in 49 Posts	Well the good thing about all this Cornettovirus is that I can't remember the last time I heard the word 'Brexit' in the news!

11th March 2020, 18:08	#10
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	I can see all the posts about what they are giving, but is anything like VED for us old car owners going up? I think I saw petrol isn't.