The Low Emission Zones (ZBE) will prevent the most polluting cars from entering the urban centers of the affected places for numerous cars. These restricted traffic zones are already a reality in some cities such as Madrid and Barcelona.
Drivers with vehicles with an A label (without a DGT badge) who wish to continue entering these areas with a private vehicle will therefore have to change their car and opt for a vehicle with a C (green) or Eco badge from the DGT. Only cars with the ECO label (green and blue) -usually hybrid, gas vehicles or both- and ZERO Emissions label (blue) -electric and plug-in hybrids-
access, circulate and park in the LEZs without restrictions.
Cars labeled C (green) – petrol registered from January 2006 and diesel from September 2015 – and cars labeled B (yellow) – petrol registered from 1 January 2001 and diesel from 2006 – will be registered in all LEZs of any city, although
restrictions can be introduced Municipal authorities for parking – especially in the case of label B -, as in Madrid Central, where it is mandatory to park in a regulated parking lot before leaving the area.
The rest of the vehicles, the most polluting and designated A -pre-2001 petrol and pre-2006 diesel,
You are not entitled to a type of badge because they do not meet the requirements to be labeled a clean vehicle and are the most restricted.
This panorama shows in the sky what will happen to the free urban traffic of the most polluting cars that pass daily through these municipalities, where more than 25 million people live, that is 53% of the inhabitants of our country, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
The
economic uncertaintythe low number of public electric charging points and the high prices of new cars mean that many of these owners have practically no alternatives.
The second-hand market It’s a booming alternative and while prices have also increased, it’s the best way to get an Eco-labelled car at a more affordable price.
According to Autocasión’s study, of all alternatives, electric and LPG hybrids would be the prime candidates for people who need access to one of the year-round LEZs that will be established, without spending an outrageous amount to do so.
Starting at
the cheapest offersFirst of all, the first generation of the Toyota Auris HSD stands out on the market 10 years ago and there are copies on the second-hand market for prices around 5,000 euros. Due to age and mileage, it is useful to check the condition of the batteries before purchasing. They are extremely reliable cars, practically their only weak point is the batteries. Proof and certificate of state and capacity is a priority when closing the operation. It is a car with good consumption, a comfortable interior and good materials.
Oddly enough,
the Yaris HSD is more expensive than the Auris (from 7,000 euros) on the second-hand market, where small cars retain very high residual values compared to their new price. This makes them less interesting as a second-hand purchase and more expensive than higher models. If we raise the bar a bit, in search engines such as Autocasión we can start to find units of the second generation of the hybrid Toyota Auris from as little as 5,500 euros, but these are usually units with high mileage and in which it is not very well known the condition of the batteries. The most interesting units are more likely to be around 6,500 and 7,000 euros. As in the previous case, a certificate on the condition and usable capacity of the batteries is essential.
With fewer years and usually fewer kilometers than previous Auris, we find the Fiat Tipo in its bifuel petrol and LPG versions. there are units
from 7,000 euros With low mileage, it is a very reasonable model in terms of habitability, equipment and versatility. Its 1.4 turbo petrol and LPG engine produces 120 hp and the benefits are correct.
Dacia is one of the brands that has chosen LPG the most and has versions with this engine in all its models: Sandero, Logan, Duster and Lodgy. their prices are
in the vicinity of 8,000 eurosalthough we can find Lodgy even for 5,000 euros, but with enough kilometers already on their backs.
In the highest part of the table we find an Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo LPG in the second-hand market
from 10,000 euros. Its petrol and LPG engine produces 140 hp, with a good level of performance, it is a highly recommended car for its comfort, habitability and price/product ratio.
Source: La Verdad
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