Old 4WDs not subject to tax changes

I LEARNED two things from Gary Rudge’s letter headlined ‘My 4WD is a necessity — not a fashion item’ (December 27: 1.

He’s a wealthy man

2. He’s not very well informed on the road tax changes.

If he had studied the proposed changes to the system, he would appreciate that the existing tax policy will apply to vehicles registered before July 2008. Unless Mr Rudge plans to buy a brand new Land Cruiser late next year, he will be unaffected by the change.

He will have to pay the current rate which, for a three litre, is still more than €1,000 a year. If Mr Rudge is concerned about his carbon footprint, he should sell the 4WD, buy a buggy and use the horse as transportation.

Dr Jack Downey

Old Cratloe Road

Caherdavin

Co Limerick