Should new EV Grant be better spent repairing Potholes ?!

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24 responses to “Should new EV Grant be better spent repairing Potholes ?!”

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   @matthewlaberge

   July 16, 2025

   Good Afternoon Everyone!

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   @PetrolPed

   July 16, 2025

   Sorry it’s 30 mins late. Scheduled whilst in Germany and the time zone thing messed it up 😂 Was going to drop at 7pm but I spotted it and put it live 😂

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      @SCYorks

      July 16, 2025

      It’s life as long as you post some time that’s what counts.

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   @k3nco

   July 16, 2025

   Hi all, missed the mid week 180’s Pete but glad to hear you managed to get some quality downtime. Hope everyone is enjoying the British weather 🤔

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   @armacgregor

   July 16, 2025

   The UK EV grant is a last ditch attempt to save the UK car industry. Sadly, it’s too late and China will destroy the industry in the same way it has with the majority of UK manufacturing. Fully agree the money should be spent on road infrastructure maintenance.

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   @octaneparker6200

   July 16, 2025

   So, no explanation as to why some cars are entitled to £3750 and others the lesser amount.

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      @solentbum

      July 16, 2025

      https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/electric-car-grant-launched

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   @michaelkember8102

   July 16, 2025

   Evening all, hope everyone is well. Still should be some new peeps in the magnificent 7. Back to normal next week, looks like you have been busy again Pete, the A110 trip looks to have been epic.

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   @SCYorks

   July 16, 2025

   Yes definitely better spent fixing the damn craters in the road honestly some you could fit a whole Caterham in.

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   @silvermovermedia9737

   July 16, 2025

   Reintroducing EV subsidies. In simple terms: taxpayers who ‘can’t’ afford a new car will now be helping to fund people who ‘can’ often to the tune of £50,000 per vehicle.

   Why are we funnelling public money into subsidising expensive, often unwanted cars for wealthier buyers? This isn’t about environmental policy anymore, it’s about pushing an unpopular agenda, and asking ordinary people to foot the bill.

   They call it the Labour party, but they are so far away from that, it is unrecognisable. Individuals can’t be this idiotic and be in power without something sinister behind the scenes controlling everything.

   #EVsubsidy #CostOfLiving #TaxpayerBurden #UKPolitics #ElectricVehicles #FairnessMatters #EVRealityCheck

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      @SDK2006b

      July 16, 2025

      It’s £3 per year from each Tax Payer – not exactly life impacting on anyone.

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   @decayintheuk

   July 16, 2025

   everything that comes out of this govt is halfwitted and stupid, the serious lack of intelligence across the benches is thoroughly depressing

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    @gazzabrownhigh8891

    July 16, 2025

    Its a complete PR exercise by LIEbour.

    Read the small print , hardly any cars will qualify

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       @PhilBaxter

       July 16, 2025

       “liebour”? How old are you? 12? Grow up.

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    @stephentann358

    July 16, 2025

    In answer to your title headline yes the money should be spent on repairing our disgusting roads. When the holes damage your cars the council refuse to compensate you.

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12. 

    @Jake.Warren

    July 16, 2025

    Glad to hear that you’ve had a chance to recharge Peter. It’s good to see you back!
    I went to Goodwood last Thursday, I’ve never been before. Really enjoyed it but boy, was it hot! As a fair-skinned Brit I struggled a bit 😂

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    @footey7670

    July 16, 2025

    Evening all 🍻🇨🇦!!! Up North enjoying cottage country so a little slow this evening !!

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14. 

    @fishtigua

    July 16, 2025

    Cheers Pedders, good to have a mid-weeker again. We bikers have loads of good European touring Apps, surprised motoring ones are so behind. I guess bikers always chat and like to pass on any good info.

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    @dangreasley7934

    July 16, 2025

    Thanks Pedro, a fascinating insight into your life, time off from work is always good and shouldn’t be underestimated. We all deserve a break mate so don’t feel bad about not uploading content. Your subscribers will still be here I am sure. Take care

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    @shanehendley1556

    July 16, 2025

    I’ll stick to my BMW 335d thank you

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    @HawkMillFarm

    July 16, 2025

    EV grant basically going to support Chinese car manufactures, bonkers (again) from this Gov.

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    @fishatethecat

    July 16, 2025

    Hey mate. Glad you have you back on the channel. Was surprised not to see you at FOS but to be honest, you didn’t really miss anything. There was very little inspiring about this year (with the exception of the Future Lab which, for the first time, really caught my eye). It was good, but having been for the last 10 years, there was no excitement to it. Drivers no longer seem to go meet the fans at the top of the hillclimb or the start line, the paddock was packed as ususal, and prices keep going up. Seriously questioning whether to go next year 🙁 On the positive side, I’ve sold my TTS and got a Mk4.5 Focus ST estate (need to change my profile pic). Thanks for your video on this. Only got it today, but feels like a decent, sporty, family wagon.

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    @baccattack

    July 16, 2025

    No mention of the TdF? Hope you’ve found some time to watch. Racing has been brutal so far. Anyone who races on two wheels, mad respect!

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    @stevenicholas709

    July 16, 2025

    Absolutely agree that they should fix our roads first. Unfortunately that would mean the govt would have to find some money! The EV grant they’ve chosen to go with simply trades the VAT as the discount (grant).

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