> ... but with new vehicles these days, they’re more than capable of being able to switch between miles and kilometres,”

Errrr, what planet does he live on?

I cannot get any of my US specs car to display degrees C, they are stuck on F.

That said, the guy was a moron and deserved his impoundment. Though it does seem a trifle harsh to impound the car for 14 days with the 10 year old in it.