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ULEZ - need to buy a second hand car. Should I buy petrol to future proof against any future changes

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  • Flugelhorn
    Flugelhorn Posts: 7,661 Forumite
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    edited 5 September 2023 at 8:12AM
    As I never drive near a ULEZ I hadn't actually checked what was allowed in without charge - my little petrol cars are fine but my lovely diesels aren't. Fine by me as don't intend to drive through cities - but definitely petrol seems to be a better bet if you do 

    PS re the Mondeo - yes they always had good legroom, very helpful if you are tall 
  • born_again
    born_again Posts: 24,042 Forumite
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    Future proofing would be a EV.
    I should have said that an EV won't work as I need to do 4/5 hundred mile journeys once or twice a year.

    Why is that a problem?

    You can charge while you stop for food, drink & comfort breaks.

    Or you could hire a car with all the savings you have made by not having to buy all the fuel & charging car at cheap rates that mean 2p a mile costs.
    Life in the slow lane
  • Herzlos
    Herzlos Posts: 16,429 Forumite
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    Unless you're doing huge mileage I'd be getting a petrol car anyway. Petrol which allow you an older car whilst still being ULEZ friendly.
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