Government u-turn 'good news for car loans customers'

Nov 25 2008

The chancellor's decision to make changes to proposed road tax increases could benefit used car drivers, a source suggests.

Alistair Darling announced in his pre-budget report that planned hikes in vehicle excise duty (VED) would now be delayed to help reduce pressures on motorists.

Editor for TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk Faye Sunderland welcomed the move, which she said would help at a time when everyone is "feeling the pinch".

"While we support the idea that car taxation should reflect vehicle emissions, the postponement of the VED increases will give temporary but much needed relief to those car-dependant, lower income families," she commented.

Mrs Sunderland also urged unsecured Car Loans customers to take care of their used cars in order to help reduce the costs and environmental impact of driving.

Having their vehicles regularly serviced and keeping tyres correctly inflated would contribute towards greener motoring, she said.

Those looking to purchase a new lower-emission vehicle may consider the TOYOTA Auris, which is now available from £12,705 on the road.

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