31-08-2012, 07:12 PM
http://www.the-ace.org.uk/armageddon/
A worrying development.
Many may well think that this will not affect them. However the words:-
"The Commission proposes to introduce a definition for a roadworthiness test that components of the vehicle must comply with characteristics at the time of first registration. This may prevent most modifications to vehicles without further approval of the vehicle. (this will apply to many components and to all types of vehicle)"
and
"“(7) ‘vehicle of historic interest’ means any vehicle which fulfils all the following conditions :
It was manufactured at least 30 years ago,
It is maintained by use of replacement parts which reproduce the historic components of the vehicle;
It has not sustained any change in the technical characteristics of its main components such as engine, brakes, steering or suspension and
It has not been changed in its appearance;"
Seem to imply that any change will be illegal. So, if PSA specify Michelin tyres as OE that's what we will all have to buy in the future.
What think you?
A worrying development.
Many may well think that this will not affect them. However the words:-
"The Commission proposes to introduce a definition for a roadworthiness test that components of the vehicle must comply with characteristics at the time of first registration. This may prevent most modifications to vehicles without further approval of the vehicle. (this will apply to many components and to all types of vehicle)"
and
"“(7) ‘vehicle of historic interest’ means any vehicle which fulfils all the following conditions :
It was manufactured at least 30 years ago,
It is maintained by use of replacement parts which reproduce the historic components of the vehicle;
It has not sustained any change in the technical characteristics of its main components such as engine, brakes, steering or suspension and
It has not been changed in its appearance;"
Seem to imply that any change will be illegal. So, if PSA specify Michelin tyres as OE that's what we will all have to buy in the future.
What think you?