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If they made 4x4's as ugly as Mr Sargent then no one would buy them :lol: :lol:
Bet they had Ed on the show because Vince would have more than likely told Mr Sargent he was a pillock :lol: :lol:
I just thought I would let you know that I have registered a complait with ofcom regarding the above programme. I was digusted with the way it was biased and misleading with incorrect facts and experiments that are out of date. This was a clear breach of section 7 of the television broadcast codes. Lets take the crash test, conducted on mid 1980 cars that have very limited safety devices compaired to moderm cars. There was no mention that the children who stood behind the 4x4 could also not be seen or potential killed head on with other vechiles like taxis,mpvs,lorrys,vans, the list goes on. Then there is the climate change, No.1 thing for climate change are aeroplanes, then China with all the smog from old cars that would fail an MOT before its even got near the test centre but again its 4x4's that get teh brunt of this. Are you aware that most 4x4's have emissions on par or slightly higher than most cars on the road. My 4x4 is actually better for the enviroment that Tony Blairs and the Queens fleet of big engined Jaguars. In fact my 4x4 does more MPG than my old petrol ford focus and the 4x4 is only marginally longer than it.There is growing support will all 4x4 organisations, clubs and websites about this propergander and we now feel that action must be taken against these unfactual programmes. We expect that a full appology be given with regards to this programme and also a time slot that equals this programme to give our point of view. It's funny that if race is attacked and basically turned into a hate war then all hell brakes loose but it's ok to do the same when it comes to a minority of road users.I expect a reply from yourselves with 7 daysregardsgareth.
Mr Williams, Many thanks for your email which has been passed on to me by our Duty Office. Firstly, thanks for taking the time to comment on the programme - we are always pleased to hear from viewers. I am sorry that you thought the programme was biased. “Driving Me Crazy†is a series of personal view programmes and the opinion expressed in each episode is that of its presenter, in this case, John Sergeant. During this exploration we did present a balanced argument with interviews with the editor of 4x4 magazine and a representative from the Society of Motor Manufacturers, who put opposing points of views. John also test drove a 4x4 and chatted to a sales representative to provide another side of the story. As you have already made a complaint to Ofcom I’m afraid I can’t discuss the individual points made in your letter. I do, however, hope that you continue to watch the rest of the series. Best wishes, Yvonne Alexander