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Well, it’s been a tough year for diesel cars. With the government scrapping them, it’s been a real blow to drivers who’ve had to say goodbye to their beloved vehicles. But hey, that’s life! It’s time to move on and look at other options. After all, there are plenty of alternatives out there - from electric cars to hybrids - so don’t despair! Let’s take a closer look at why diesel cars have been scrapped and what this means for drivers.
What Year Diesel Cars Will Be Scrapped? [Solved]
Well, come 2030, diesel cars will be a thing of the past. No more new ones will be sold - that includes cars and vans. As for lorries, they’ll be phased out over time. So if you’re thinking of getting a diesel car, you’d better act fast!
Euro 6 Emission Standards: All diesel cars registered after September 2015 must meet the Euro 6 emission standards, which are much stricter than previous standards. This means that any diesel car registered before this date will not meet these requirements and will need to be scrapped.
Scrappage Scheme: The UK government has introduced a scrappage scheme to encourage drivers of older diesel cars to switch to cleaner alternatives. Under this scheme, drivers can receive up to £2,000 towards the cost of a new vehicle if they scrap their old one.
Vehicle Age Limit: To qualify for the scrappage scheme, vehicles must have been registered before 1st January 2011 and have a valid MOT certificate at the time of application. This means that any diesel car registered after this date is ineligible for the scheme and will need to be scrapped regardless of its emissions rating or condition.
Pollution Charges: In some areas of the UK, drivers may face additional charges if they drive an older diesel car in certain areas due to high levels of air pollution caused by these vehicles. This could mean that it is more cost-effective for drivers with older diesels cars to scrap them rather than pay these charges every time they enter certain zones or cities in their area
Well, it’s been a tough year for diesel cars. A lot of them have been scrapped, and it’s really sad to see. It’s like the end of an era - all these cars that used to be so popular are now being taken off the roads. It’s a real shame, but I guess that’s just how things go sometimes. Ah well, here’s hoping for better times ahead!
