More road tax dodgers...
More road tax dodgers than ever have been caught by the DVLA. New figures reveal that last year it managed to claw back í‚á£90million by prosecuting 972,000 motorists for evasion - a rise of 18 per cent. However, the agency admitted there had been a 4.5 per cent increase in the number of drivers not buying a tax disc. The car tax enforcement hotline (08000 325202), which was set up in May last year, received 134,000 calls in its first 12 months.
For value for money...
For value for money, it’s hard to beat the new Citroen C5. The French firm has announced that prices will start at less than ÷£16,000.
Bosses have high hopes that the latest model – on sale at the start of April – will rekindle Britain’s love affair with big Citroens, which was dampened by the lacklustre original.
The new entry-level 1.8-litre SX is ÷£15,595, while the 1.6 HDi 110 VTR diesel, which is set to be one of the biggest sellers, is ÷£17,595 – exactly the same as its predecessor. Topping the range is the 2.7 HDi V6 208 Exclusive, at ÷£24,395.
In all, there are six engine options from launch – four diesels with outputs ranging from 110bhp to 208bhp, and petrol units with 127bhp and 143bhp. All three trim levels – SX, VTR+ and Exclusive – are equipped as standard with air-con, adaptive headlights and a fixed-hub steering wheel. There are also options packs which add massage seats and a 30GB hard disc music system.
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