At first glance, classic cars don’t meet the requirements of ULEZ, congestion charge, and all other road charges in London. So, how can you drive a classic car in London?
We asked a car finding expert everything you need to know about driving a classic car in London and what we’ve learnt, might surprise you.
If tonight you had to go into the centre of London and wanted to drive but would like to use one of the ULEZ exempt cars, there’s a few options you could use.
The most surprising of all is a classic car.
Classic cars older than 1973 are exempt from all London Road Charges.
For anything newer than that, you will have to pay some charges but for those who keep their classic cars for special and rare occasions, the daily charge would be worth it.
For the lates on London’s road charges, click here.
Classic Cars are also exempt from yearly MOT but we would recommend you take your car to get serviced. For your safety but also for your car.
So, although in some places parking and car security can be a problem, with the right area or the right home, it’s possible to keep your classic car passion alive in the big city!
Some areas of central London don’t accommodate for residence parking and won’t be the place for you, but with the right property finder you’ll be able to find the perfect home for you and your classic cars.
If you’re looking to move to London or Surrey and think you could benefit from an expert team helping you find that perfect home and area, contact us today on our website to learn more.