 SELL outside a low emission zone. Your old banger isn't immediately rendered scrap with the introduction of a low emission zone. While other city-dwellers won't want to buy it, there's a far larger population who never have to go near a clean-air zone. Plenty of drivers will be happy to take a good, reliable runaround off your hands. 2) CHECK you're not exempt before selling: If you're running a community transport minibus and you're part of a not-for-profit organisation, you can apply for an exemption until October 2025. If you receive disability benefits or have a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, there are exemptions available until October 2027. 3) TRY to scrap it for cash. If you have to sell, scrappage schemes are available. In London, look at the mayor's £110million scheme for upgrading your vehicle. The scheme supports those on low incomes and disability benefits, as well as micro-businesses and sole traders. You can get up to £1,000 for your polluting old motorcycle, and up to £2,000 for a car. There's also up to £5,000 for scrapping or adapting a wheelchair-accessible vehicle to Ulez rules. 4) ADVERTISING is key. If you do have to sell your car, focus on its good points in the advert. Don't say, 'It won't meet low emission standards'. You might have a 2010 diesel that does 65){kind=link}
LONDON is expanding its Ultra Low Emission Zone this autumn, leaving five million motorists facing plummeting car prices.
And it’s not just in the capital where new green rules are hitting vehicle owners in the wallet, with cities across the country affected by similar schemes.
But if you drive an old motor you still have time to Ulez-proof yourself.
Here, our used car specialist ASK ALFIE has ten top tips on how to sell your old banger and avoid the fees.
1) SELL outside a low emission zone.