Honda CR-Z and the London Congestion Charge - Honda CRZ Forum: Honda CR-Z Hybrid Car Forums

cord77 · 07-21-2010, 10:56 AM

Hoping this will be stickied.

Currently (July 2010) the Honda CR-Z is exempt from the London congestion charge (LCC). A £10 yearly registration fee is required.

The London Mayor Boris Johnson is planning to change the vehicle exemption rules, and if successful the CR-Z will no longer be exempt. The new rules will allow only cars under 100g CO2/km to be exempt. The blanket rule that all Hybrids are exempt would be scrapped.

The public consultation period is almost finished (closes on 2nd August 2010), whereby UK residents that could be affected by the LCC changes can give their opinions, in the hope that they are taken into account before the Mayor makes his final decision. https://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/roadusers...n/default.aspx

If the exemption changes do go through, there is however a way to still get a further 2 years of LCC exemption for the CR-Z. If you register your car before 24th Dec 2010 you can keep it registered until 24th Dec 2012 (£10 per year). Changes to some discounts and exemptions | Transport for London

I hope this information can help some CR-Z owners plan ahead and save some money if they are likely to drive through Central London in the next few years.

Mugen-R · 10-10-2010, 04:47 PM

how long is the tax free as i thought i read its 0 for 1st year then 30 quid after?

cord77 · 10-12-2010, 10:19 AM

Normal UK road tax on the CR-Z is £0 for first year, then £20 a year after that (due to it being classed as alternate fuel).

They still haven't announced a decision on the London Congestion charge changes yet.

cord77 · 10-26-2010, 06:50 PM

Consultation results | Transport for London

Well Boris made his decision. If you have a CR-Z (or will get one before 24th Dec 2010) and you will want to travel into central London on a weekday more than once a year, then get it registered for the 100% discount ASAP.

Kenny Carwash · 11-03-2010, 07:37 AM

Just a thought, but if we were to register our cars now would that registration carry over to a new owner? I don't live in London and never drive there on a weekday anyway, but it occurs to me that a C-charge exempt CR-Z might be worth significantly more second hand.

cord77 · 11-03-2010, 10:47 AM

I've asked that exact question via their online form just now, it says it can take up-to 10 days for a reply.

cord77 · 12-10-2010, 04:10 AM

Well I didn't get a direct reply to my question from TfL, but today I got a communication from them since my Toyota Auris HSD is registered with them. It states that if any car that is registered for the 2 extra years (by 24th Dec 2010) is sold on during this time, the new owner cannot benefit from the discount.

TinTin · 12-14-2010, 09:31 AM

So you guys are a little miffed about paying 30 pounds per year? hell in toronto you have to pay 70$ per year just to own a car regardless of whether its a hybrid or not...

Jenny1 · 02-08-2011, 03:17 AM

Thanks for the information... I don't know the London getting charges on Honda.. but in yearly how many pay the money.

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07-21-2010, 10:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
cord77 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 163	Honda CR-Z and the London Congestion Charge Hoping this will be stickied. Currently (July 2010) the Honda CR-Z is exempt from the London congestion charge (LCC). A £10 yearly registration fee is required. The London Mayor Boris Johnson is planning to change the vehicle exemption rules, and if successful the CR-Z will no longer be exempt. The new rules will allow only cars under 100g CO2/km to be exempt. The blanket rule that all Hybrids are exempt would be scrapped. The public consultation period is almost finished (closes on 2nd August 2010), whereby UK residents that could be affected by the LCC changes can give their opinions, in the hope that they are taken into account before the Mayor makes his final decision. https://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/roadusers...n/default.aspx If the exemption changes do go through, there is however a way to still get a further 2 years of LCC exemption for the CR-Z. If you register your car before 24th Dec 2010 you can keep it registered until 24th Dec 2012 (£10 per year). Changes to some discounts and exemptions \| Transport for London I hope this information can help some CR-Z owners plan ahead and save some money if they are likely to drive through Central London in the next few years.

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10-10-2010, 04:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mugen-R Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: swindon...uk Posts: 31	how long is the tax free as i thought i read its 0 for 1st year then 30 quid after?

10-12-2010, 10:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
cord77 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 163	Normal UK road tax on the CR-Z is £0 for first year, then £20 a year after that (due to it being classed as alternate fuel). They still haven't announced a decision on the London Congestion charge changes yet.

10-26-2010, 06:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
cord77 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 163	Consultation results \| Transport for London Well Boris made his decision. If you have a CR-Z (or will get one before 24th Dec 2010) and you will want to travel into central London on a weekday more than once a year, then get it registered for the 100% discount ASAP.

11-03-2010, 10:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
cord77 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 163	I've asked that exact question via their online form just now, it says it can take up-to 10 days for a reply.

12-10-2010, 04:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
cord77 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 163	Well I didn't get a direct reply to my question from TfL, but today I got a communication from them since my Toyota Auris HSD is registered with them. It states that if any car that is registered for the 2 extra years (by 24th Dec 2010) is sold on during this time, the new owner cannot benefit from the discount.

12-14-2010, 09:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
TinTin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,369	So you guys are a little miffed about paying 30 pounds per year? hell in toronto you have to pay 70$ per year just to own a car regardless of whether its a hybrid or not...

02-08-2011, 03:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jenny1 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 14	Thanks for the information... I don't know the London getting charges on Honda.. but in yearly how many pay the money. Rvs For Sale \| Atvs For Sale