Bongo Fury

I've received a couple of reports of people entering their Bongo vehicle reg in to the TfL checker only to find that their vehicle is not subject to the T-Charge. Which is a bit strange as only vehicles meeting Euro 4 emissions standards should be exempt. In other words, as far as we can tell, ALL Bongos have to pay the charge.

I checked my 02 diesel and that is not eligible for the charge. But then, from the members database I checked four pre-99 diesels. Two of them were subject to the charge, two were not. Then I checked three 1995 petrols. 2 were exempt, 1 had to pay the charge.

If you have a moment, input your details on the TfL registration checker and see what happens

https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/emissi ... ce-checker

I think you will find they have a get out clause;

The classification of your vehicle may change if Transport for London receives information regarding its emissions that shows it does not comply with the T- Charge emissions standards.

We don't pay.

Won't be goint to London any time soon, but nice to know.

After your initial test you need to carry on the link and do this one I would be very surprised if any pass the test....




If you are a diesel vehicle you may also be affected by the Low Emission Zone. Check your vehicle here.

Take care

Ian wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 12:23 pm ...

If you have a moment, input your details on the TfL registration checker and see what happens

https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/emissi ... ce-checker

They don't appear to have a 'P*SS OFF' box you can tick, along with the other options such as buy something newer or join a car sharing club.

Frank

Quite strange, ours meets both T Charge and LEZ.. I thought LEZ was lorries only. Clear as mud. Anyway ours could not be cleaner than it is (smoke wise anyway), runs sweet I see so much black smoke coming out of 5 y.o. diesels when they kick down. I can pump the throttle hard and zero smoke comes out.

I think a lot comes down to... do you drive like a plank and bother to service you vehicle regularly and properly ?

The whole thing is messed up IMO. Though of course we should ALL minimize polution as much as possible, afterall we all breath air.

Put my 1998 petrol Bongo in - originally an 'S' plate on import, but it now sports an 'R' plate 'cos some bright spark thought it as a personalised number.
Turns out it's a 'No charge due for this vehicle''.
I'm not likely to be visiting London any time soon though. As Alan Partridge said "London; which I spell S – * – * – * – H – O – L – E. S***hole!"

Edited to avoid affronting public decency and sensibility

No charges for me, 98 diesel

Peter

P22xxxx Grey MAZDA

Thank you for using the T-Charge checker. Your vehicle is not subject to the T-Charge.

KS02xxx Red AUDI A4 TDI SE

Thank you for using the T-Charge checker. Your vehicle is subject to the T-Charge if you travel in

Don't no why i;m bothered not driven in London for 25 years or within m25 for 5 (when looking for my bongo)
The knock on effect of other cities adopting is more of a worry

Just checked mine,a 1999 2.5 diesel i have to pay also,not that i will be going to London,at any time,