Is my car ULEZ compliant?

The Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) covers the area within the North and South Circular Roads, and operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year, except Christmas Day (25 December)

Note: This area will be expanding from August 29th 2023 to cover all London boroughs.

Which cars are free from ULEZ charges?

For ULEZ, different rules apply for certain types of vehicles. Driving a non-compliant vehicle in London’s ULEZ will result in a daily fee of £12.50.

ULEZ compliant petrol cars

Must meet Euro 4, 5 or 6 emissions standards

Generally registered after January 2006

ULEZ compliant diesel cars

Must be Euro 6 compliant

Generally registered after September 2015

ULEZ compliant vans & motorbikes

Petrol vans must meet Euro 4 standards

Diesel vans must meet Euro 6 standards

Motorbikes must meet Euro 3 standards

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Understanding the London ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone)

The ULEZ is a traffic control measure implemented in London to reduce air pollution caused by vehicles.

The ULEZ covers, and expands beyond, the area of the existing Congestion Charge Zone (CCZ) in central London. This includes areas such as the City of London, parts of Westminster, Camden, and Islington.

The ULEZ also operates 24/7, every day of the year, including weekends and holidays, while the CCZ operates between 7 am to 10 pm, Monday to Friday.

Drivers must pay a daily charge of £12.50 to drive within the zone if their vehicle does not meet the required emission standards.

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What happens to my non-compliant ULEZ vehicle when sell it?

If your vehicle has come to the end of its life, we will recycle and dispose of it responsibly at an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) that follows strict end-of-life vehicle guidelines.

How do I sell a non-compliant ULEZ vehicle that doesn’t start?

You will need to find a buyer that collects your non-runner or MOT failure vehicles. Cash For Cars will arrange free collection for any vehicle that we buy – even if it doesn’t start.

What is the cost or charge for driving in the ULEZ?

If your vehicle does not meet the emissions standards, you will need to pay a daily charge of £12.50 (cars, motorcycles, and vans). This can add up quickly since ULEZ operates 24/7, every day of the year, including weekends and holidays (except Christmas Day, 25 December).

Where and when is the ULEZ expanding?

The ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) is expanding in London from 29 August 2023. It will cover a larger area compared to the current zone, bounded by the North and South Circular roads. This means that the ULEZ will cover an area of over 400 square kilometers, which is about 18 times the size of the current zone. Additionally, the ULEZ expansion will operate 24 hours a day, every day of the year, except Christmas Day (25 December)