There’s one piece of forthcoming legislation that is the subject of many of our conversations with customers, the 2030 petrol and diesel car ban.

Originally planned for 2035, the ban on petrol and diesel car sales has now been brought forward as part of the government’s green revolution. The move is expected to make the way we drive low carbon, create a large number of jobs in the greener industrial sector, and slash the country’s use of greenhouse gases to net zero by 2050.

A question we hear all too often is whether you’ll be able to use your diesel car after this date? Here we answer this all-important query as well as look at the facts surrounding the 2030 petrol and diesel ban.

Will I still be able to drive my diesel car after 2030?

In short – yes, the ban only affects the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. If you already own a petrol or diesel car, or plan to purchase one before the 2030 cut off, you will still be able to drive it post-ban.

In line with the legislation, you’ll also still be able to buy a used petrol or diesel car once the ban on new sales comes into effect.

What about classic or commercial vehicles?

The same rules will apply to the sale of new commercial vehicles, including trucks and vans. This means if you own a petrol or diesel van or other commercial vehicle, you can still continue to use it after 2030.

Classic vehicles – those aged 40 years or over - are also expected to remain unaffected by the ban. In fact, the value of classic models and newer used vehicles is expected to rise as drivers look to purchase used petrol and diesel cars instead of expensive electrically powered alternatives.

Am I best buying a hybrid car?

Hybrids will also be subject to the ban due to their partial use of petrol or diesel, but not until 2035. It will be illegal to buy a new hybrid vehicle from 2035.

When can we expect fully green roads?

As the average lifespan of a car is around 14 years, even after the ban there will be an abundance of used petrol and diesel vehicles on the road. Experts are expecting roads to be green and the vast majority of vehicles to be electric by 2044.