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News18
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Auto Enthusiast Dares Govt Over Delhi Fuel Ban: 16-Yr-Old ‘Vintage Scrap' Mercedes Is Running...
Last Updated: He says that it is still running stronger and cleaner than most of the so-called modern cars that keep breaking down on the roads. The Delhi government's recent fuel ban on older vehicles has drawn much ire from citizens. While the decision has been taken in a bid to reduce air pollution and promote greener urban mobility, not much seems to be on the same page. A larger section of Delhi residents has come forward to raise concerns about losing their luxurious or well-maintained vehicles due to the rule. Joining the bandwagon, an individual named Shivrattan Dhillon took to the X platform and spoke about his father's 16-year-old Mercedes E280, which he claimed was in much better condition than the modern cars on the roads. Dhillon said he was forced to label his father's car a 'vintage scrap" because of the fuel ban and challenged the Delhi government to prove that the vehicle contributes to pollution. This is my dad's 16-year-old Mercedes E280 V6 still running stronger and cleaner than most of the so-called modern cars that keep breaking down on single button still works, and the engine? Still does 0–100 in just 6–7 seconds. Zero pollution, zero nonsense. But… — Rattan Dhillon (@ShivrattanDhil1) July 2, 2025 'This is my dad's 16-year-old Mercedes E280 V6, still running stronger and cleaner than most of the so-called modern cars that keep breaking down on roads. Every single button still works, and the engine? Still does 0–100 in just 6–7 seconds. Zero pollution, zero nonsense. But sadly, I have to label it a 'vintage scrap" just because we live in a country where politicians have zero love for cars! I challenge the government to prove it pollutes. They won't, but they'll still penalize it!" his tweet read. 'It's sad to see such beautiful and mighty machines without any valid reason are going to the scrap," another comment read. One of the users dropped a suggestion: 'In most countries, you can apply for a heritage license (called the Club Permit Scheme) for vintage vehicles. With the condition that it cannot be used for commercial purposes. We should have one as well!" The story is among the many similar ones now surfacing from the heart of Delhi. Earlier, a resident named Varun Vij had to sell his 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 for Rs 2.5 lakh. The vehicle was originally bought for Rs 84 lakhs; however, the ban made him give it out for just 'peanuts.' Like Vij, many others are left to choose between their beloved cars or a major financial loss. First Published:
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Delhi man fumes as dad's 16-year-old Mercedes E280 V6 is labelled 'scrap' under fuel ban
In a post that has sparked fresh debate over End of Life (EoL) vehicle policies, a Delhi-based man took to his X account to express his frustration at being compelled to label his father's well-maintained 16-year-old Mercedes-Benz E280 V6 as nothing more than 'vintage scrap.' A man shared how his dad's 16-yr-old Mercedes E280 still runs perfectly but must be scrapped under Delhi's EoL laws.(X/ @ShivrattanDhil1) (Also read: Delhi man forced to sell Range Rover at 'throwaway prices' due to 10-year diesel ban) Sharing a photo of the car, the user, Rattan Dhillon, wrote: 'This is my dad's 16-year-old Mercedes E280 V6 — still running stronger and cleaner than most of the so-called modern cars that keep breaking down on roads.' Every single button still works, and the engine? Still does 0–100 in just 6–7 seconds. Zero pollution, zero nonsense. But sadly, I have to label it a 'vintage scrap' just because we live in a country where politicians have zero love for cars! I challenge the government to prove it pollutes. They won't, but they'll still penalise it!' The post has garnered over 30k views and sparked a range of reactions online. Check out the post here: Mixed reactions from users Several users empathised with Dhillon, highlighting the emotional and mechanical value of well-preserved vehicles. One user suggested, 'Can you relocate the car to a non-NCR region where it can still be operated?' Another wrote, 'In most countries, you can apply for a heritage licence (called Club Permit Scheme) for vintage vehicles. We should have one as well!' Others pointed out the regional limitations of the law. 'The 10/15-year-old vehicle rule is not for the entire country as of now; it is just for Delhi NCR,' one comment read. 'Just retain the beauty. And luckily we are not in Delhi NCR,' said another. However, not all were sympathetic. One user remarked, 'Rules won't be changed just because your dad owns a Mercedes. Follow it or relocate to a place where there are no rules.' Another cheekily added, 'Such a beauty—you need to sell this, right? How much?' New crackdown on EoL vehicles in Delhi Dhillon's frustration comes just a day after Delhi authorities enforced a new directive barring refuelling of End of Life vehicles—those older than 10 years for diesel and 15 years for petrol—from July 1. Under orders from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), the Transport Department, along with Delhi Police and traffic teams, has begun strict implementation. At least one traffic officer has been stationed at each of the 350 petrol pumps across the city to prevent fuelling of EoL vehicles. Teams from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and 59 exclusive transport teams are part of this enforcement drive, with police having powers to impound or issue challans to violators. Two additional police personnel will also be present at each pump to maintain law and order during the operation.
