Originally Posted by
stevieturbo
TBH, while there is some merit in what they done, I know some people with old cars, and there is also a lot of stupidity in it too.
The only saving grace is pre 60's vehicles really arent on the road that often to be involved in a crash.
Although either way, I'd say accidents down to poor vehicle maintenance are far far far outweighed by accidents down to ballbag drivers. Yet the government does sweet fa about them.
Some of the MP's must own pre 60's cars is the only reason I can think they changed those rules lol
Oh i agree! Cloth cap wearing MG drivers all the way
Maybe that was just a nice little ploy to get us on side before dropping this bombshell though, really wouldn't put it past them. Its a scary thought though, how many cars would be scrap rendered useless although there is simply too much industry at stake for it to be taken seriously. everything from manufacturers selling extras on your car on the dotted line, to the motorfactors selling you aftermarket oil, leads and plugs, right through the industry to the dent repair workshops and further on down the line.
I think at best someone thought about it, but as a real, enforceable idea its a no go.