Anyone live in or near the low emission zone?

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I live literally on the outskirts of the low emission zone (not the ultra low emission zone) which basically covers the whole of Greater London. Currently this means vans below euro 3 and 4x4s older than 2002 have to pay a £100 a day if they drive in the low emission zone. I currently own a 2010 vivaro (euro5) and my 2004 terrano. I have had both for 10 years and have been looked after mechanically.

As of October this year they will toughen the existing restrictions changing to euro 6 which means my van will have to go but can’t find anything to say they will be changing the rules with regards to the age of 4x4 affected.
I really don’t want to lose my van and car as I am on the bones of my arse and could not afford much.

Anyone know of any planned changes with the LEZ and 4x4s.?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Banshee]

Horrible situation to be in

I HATE London with a passion and try and visit as little as possible, last time I was down there, it was to collect a Winch Bumper and a pair of axles and I got hit by the ULEV :doh

Hope there's some good news in it somewhere for you :nenau :thumb2

 

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Thanks banshee, the writing’s on the wall as far as my van is concerned but hope I can keep my car. Looks like I will have to wait until October the 25th and check on the TFL vehicle checker to find out.