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Originally Posted by JockoT
The thing about vehicles over 10 years old, here in the UK, is that unless they have been cherished they are invariably rusted out and ready for the knackers yard.
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Salt mist and high humidity are really a PITA, but it shouldn't become an excuse to neglect the maintenance of a vehicle.
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The bulk of the vehicles they try to get off the London streets are old tradesman's vans and trucks, many of which are so clapped out they don't have much of a scrap value. These are the type of vehicles that, when they require money spent on them, are deemed not to warrant it, and just get scrapped.
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Work vehicles may naturally undergo heavier operating conditions, but the cost of replacing them earlier could become a problem for their owners. If a van is just "ugly" but still retains its functionality and safety, the 10-year deadline seems quite unfair.
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I saw one this morning, one headlight and one number plate lamp! No other lighting. If they won't spend a few pounds on bulbs, they are not going to convert to an alternative fuel!
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I'm not sure about the UK, but here in Brazil at least in Rio de Janeiro state there are fiscal incentives to CNG conversions. IIRC in Bolivia the CNG conversions are fully subsidized, which is aimed to offset the impact of imported fuels costs. Anyway, since CNG-powered vehicles usually undergo a stricter inspections routine here in Brazil, they're eventually less likely to become so poorly-mantained.