26/08/2026
🚗 WHAT DOES THE NEW VEHICLE EMISSIONS CONSULTATION MEAN FOR CLASSIC CARS? 🚗
There’s been quite a bit of discussion about the Government’s latest consultation on vehicle emissions, so we thought we’d share a quick summary for the Bowling Green Classic Cars community.
👉 The good news: this is NOT a proposal to ban classic cars or introduce new emissions tests for traditional classics.
The proposals are primarily aimed at vehicles first used from 1 January 2001 onwards, particularly the removal or disabling of emissions-control equipment such as DPFs, catalytic converters, EGR systems and AdBlue/SCR systems.
So your traditional classic isn’t suddenly under threat. ❤️
However, there could be implications for the modern classic and modified-car scene, particularly vehicles from the 2000s onwards. The consultation needs to make sure that legitimate restoration and enthusiast modifications aren’t accidentally caught by legislation intended to tackle deliberate emissions-system tampering.
The consultation is still only a proposal, and the Government is asking for views before any legislation is introduced.
📢 If you own a classic, modern classic or modified car, it’s worth having your say.
The consultation closes on 6 September 2026.
At Bowling Green Classic Cars, we believe preserving and enjoying our automotive heritage is hugely important — from the oldest classics through to the modern classics that will become tomorrow’s history.
We’ll be keeping an eye on developments and will share anything that could affect our community.
🚘❤️ Keep calm, keep cruising and keep the classics moving!
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/in-use-emissions-of-road-vehicles-regulating-environmental-impacts/regulating-environmental-impact-of-in-use-emissions-of-road-vehicles
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