Vauxhall dealership Murketts in Royston has pledged to cover the 15% equivalent to VAT on selected models, provided it is registered before the end of 2009.

Murketts’ sales manager Stewart Lebentz said: “Customers are quickly becoming aware that VAT will be going up again as of January 1st, so we want to make sure that anyone buying a new Vauxhall car would have the opportunity to avoid paying it altogether.

“This initiative will save motorists literally thousands, with reductions of over £4,000 on selected Vauxhall models.”