Vehicle owners who save money by purchasing cheap car parts online when their auto requires repairs may agree that the government needs to address the way it taxes road users.

The Association of British Drivers (ABD) made this comment in light of a report from the House of Commons Transport Committee that found the way motoring charges have been justified over the years has been inconsistent.

ABD Environment spokesman Paul Biggs agreed with the findings of the publication and stated: "The whole government policy is aimed at attacking car use by making it more expensive."

He suggested there were steps the country’s leaders could take to reduce the financial burden placed on British drivers.

Mr Biggs claimed one such measure would be to introduce a sliding tax for fuel.

When the cost of oil goes up, statutory charges should go down so prices for petrol and diesel remain stable, he explained.

Meanwhile, motorists keen to keep outgoings to a minimum may find that – instead of trading in their autos every few years – they can keep a vehicle running for longer by replacing worn parts with cheap car spares bought online.

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