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London Low Emissions Zone New
The vehicles affected and emissions standards required by the new London LEZ which comes into force on 4 February 2008

Misfuelling
An estimated 150,000 drivers put the wrong fuel in their car each year - what should you do if you make the same mistake?

Drive Smart
Getting the most out of the fuel you buy.

Exhaust Emissions
The main regulated pollutants and their effect on health and the environment.

Which Fuel?
The relative merits of petrol, diesel and the alternatives.

Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF)
Set to become as common as catalytic converters, DPFs can reduce diesel soot emissions by 80% though you may have to adjust your driving style.

Car Choice
Choices that are better for the environment and for your pocket too.

Road Tax
How official CO2 emissions affect the road tax you'll pay.

Biodiesel and Bioethanol
What are the pros and cons?

MOT testing
Get information on the costs and penalties of MOT testing.

Lead replacement petrol
What are the options, now that you can't buy LRP?

Useful links
For further information on all aspects of motoring.