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Moving classic road tax cut-offs, Alfa clears red tape and environmentally conscious children

Auto Express Car Reviews

13th July 2007

Classic cars don’t get any younger – but a group of enthusiasts hopes to change that. They’ve started an online petition to move the cut-off date for road tax exemption.

Currently, owners of vehicles registered before January 1973 (above) don’t have to pay Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). But under the old system, axed 10 years ago, all models over 25 years of age were exempt. The group wants the cut-off date moved forwards 10 years so all pre-1983 cars no longer attract VED. Visit petitions.pm.gov.uk/ClassicRoadTax/ if you agree.

RED-BLOODED Alfa Romeo is removing the red tape from its warranty scheme. The brand has overhauled procedures to make it easier than ever to get problems sorted out without charge.

Official documents show that 90 per cent of all claims under the revised scheme will be approved automatically. Meanwhile, Alfa bosses hope to clear up problem cases faster than ever. The firm
is working hard to improve its reputation for customer service, and has sacked underperforming dealers in a bid to raise standards.

ACCORDING to our insiders, parents are being forced out of their off-roaders because of their children. Environmentally conscious kids don’t need much persuading that 4x4s are bad news, and it seems many are being bullied by school friends if their parents drive one.

As a result, they nag their parents to get rid of the SUV and replace it with something less controversial! Expect price drops in big cities soon...