Petrol Prices (answer)

[Chrislong]

Originally Posted by terry.sc

Why does this country always scream at the government to do something instead of doing something themselves? If you don't like the cost of fuel get a more economical car.
I had a job which meant a 300 mile per week journey and a big sports coupe that was lucky to manage 25 mpg. I did the sensible thing and swapped it for a little diesel that did 60mpg instead. Now I'm working nearer home I've swapped it for something with a big engine again as I can afford to run it. It's not economical but if fuel prices keep on going up I'll swap it for something cheaper to run, not sit and moan about how expensive it is.

So the fix is to roll on your back and loose the freedom of choice?

I like the car I have and I can afford it, it is becoming more expensive to use (VED & Fuel) and I don't like that as that is labour trying to force the public to drive crappy small cars or new breed efficient diesels (still very expensive 2nd hand), but to change cars atall costs money id rather not spend. Because my car costs a lot to run it is likely to depreciate, and I am being more careful now than ever of how much driving I do, and how fast I drive. But its not being changed until im ready.

But I pride myself in my car, I won't be forced to change, and I am all for getting my voice heard, signing petitions, hearing out ideas of boycotting brands, & heck id even be for protests and blockades. But I won't let the greedy "fill my boots" politicians dictate indirectly what choices I make.