... 'Chelsea Tractors' doesn't mean he isn't also tackling similar vehicles. Yes, like Astra 2.0i, Mondeo 2.0i, and VW Beetle 2.0, all of which are in Band G. They're all Band F. 2.5 & 3.0 v6 Mondeos, 2.0 Turbo Astras/Zafiras, and 3.2 Golfs (no Beetles) are in Band G, though. but only if registered after last year's budget. OTOH, ...

... fuck me, these family cars shouldn't pay the higher charge' bracket: Vectra Estate 2.8i V6 - If that wasn't a typo then they've missed the fact that the 2.8 Vectra is turbo'd Golf 3.2 - Hmm that's be the R32 Volvo 2.5 Turbo I'm not surprised these cars fall into ... more usual family cars e.g. 1.9 CDTi Vectra, Mondeo & Focus TDCI etc. etc. -- Abo

...purchase price may be more but performance wise my Mondeo 2L TDCi 130 up a 1 in 6 hill gives my wifes 180BHP 2L V6 Mitsi FTO a good run for its money. My 2.0 HDi will take Sutton Bank in Yorkshire in...find first for the steep bit. Even the 1:3 hill out of Littlebeck near Whitby towards the bottom...price with either the 1.8 petrol or the 2.0 diesel. Servicing is every 12,000 miles,...