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Originally Posted by heero_yuy
Gosh, am I glad we run an older but small economical car. Even then I think we'll have to keep the mileage down to essentials to be able to afford the odd trips out and the runs down to Cornwall. At least I'm able to do the servicing and maintenance myself. One less expense to worry about.
Crazy fuel prices both for cars and domestically together with tax rises and food inflation running rampant and the need to pay back credit. And they wonder why the consumer isn't spending on the high street or saving. We're SKINT!  |
Indeed this could just cause heap more problems.
My Citymatic though very economic so not so bad. Wonder how many trapped in bigger cars unable to downsize due to tightening belts.
Notice stoneacre brought back scrapage to boost sales. That after the 0% apr £1 deposit.
This wont do the car industry any help whats so ever you just think the oil industries slitting there throats.
How many fearing the return of fuel strikes they surely must be close.
Now cynic in me thinks oil industry expected budget to drop Fuel Duty this was planned way getting more money but osbourne put it up from august 1st.