Van Hierarchy

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by PerryL, Feb 28, 2026 at 9:25 PM.

  1. This is a question that I was going to embellish with nonsense from my Tornton trip. The hotel (doss house) was a haven for van drivers, but I will just ask the question:

    Now just a question for van lovers. Is the Hierarchy as I thought?
    1. Diesel
    2. Petrol
    3. Electric
    And only diesel van drivers are allowed at the top table in a motorway services?
     
    #1 PerryL, Feb 28, 2026 at 9:25 PM
  2. Diesel should have been banned a decade ago, like smoking indoors in a public place.
     
    #2 Flatty, Feb 28, 2026 at 10:44 PM
  3. A decade ago the Tory government announced zero road tax for some and £25 road tax for a great many diesel cars.

    How times change!
     
    #3 Jez900ie, Feb 28, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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  4. I believe that not many years back diesel was considered to be cleaner than petrol, as it emitted less hydrocarbons. Then they discovered particulates. They also did away with lead in petrol as it was unhealthy, but replaced it with a known carcinogen. :(
     
    #4 broke, Mar 1, 2026 at 12:23 AM
  5. Yes. Diesel. And yes.
     
    #5 Fairy Cringe, Mar 1, 2026 at 4:46 AM
  6. I'm a diesel fan . 700 miles tank range in my work van .
    Our little diesel nissan note car does 70mpg on a run and cost £25 to tax . Its 12 years old now, I've had it for 5 years and intend to keep it at least another 5 . Great green motoring
     
    #6 doggy, Mar 1, 2026 at 8:36 AM
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  7. Yep. And if we ever get nuked, my 1990 diesel Transit will survive the EMP!
     
    #7 Zhed46, Mar 1, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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