UPDATED 11/11/2008 Pre 2001 Cars now get caught for extra Road Tax - Page 2

Raistlin · 21st July 2008, 18:07

I just wish they'd STOP trying to jump on the "green" band wagon as an excuse to cover up Brown's fiscal mismanagement

tourerfogey · 21st July 2008, 18:57

How long before the 'free tax' concession on my two classic cars is scrapped I wonder?

JohnDotCom · 21st July 2008, 19:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by tourerfogey

How long before the 'free tax' concession on my two classic cars is scrapped I wonder?

As quoted in my Post TF
unfortunately this is currently being looked into by a set up committee as well as a Road Users Tax for Caravans.

There is no escaping the Tax due to the continued blunders of this government.

ZedTea · 21st July 2008, 19:07

Revolution is nigh!

pondweed · 21st July 2008, 20:06

caravan road tax sounds a good idea

Fraser Mitchell · 21st July 2008, 20:16

Don't forget that the people who impose these sort of things don't run cars. Alistair Darling has no driving licence and I don't think Gordon Brown has one either. They live on a different planet to the rest of us.

The only fair way to tax individual car use and hence CO2 is the tax on fuel. Road Tax should be for provision of roads, nothing else !!

I have to say, I don't really object to an additional tax on first purchase if the Government want to get some money in, (I'm reliably told they are a bit short right now !), as new cars are mostly bought by companies. Those here on this forum as old as me will remember Purchase Tax which was 25% on cars just before VAT came in, and had been as high as 55% There was a Special Car Tax on new cars of 10% on top of the VAT right into the 90s. Currently taxes on purchasing a new car are at their lowest for 60 years.

nisfo · 21st July 2008, 20:20

I know fuel is expensive already, but scrap the Road Tax, and stick it on fuel duty, that way EVERYONE PAYS!! No one can get away with not taxing their vehicle then. It would be PAYG.

My car was off the road for about 5 weeks at one point a few years ago, so I lost over a months tax......I it was PAYG I would have lost nothing.

Then we could have a new governing body that controls the disgraceful state of our roads. How many of you can name a road that has tarmac older than 12 months old, that hasn't started to crumble or subside in places? Even better who can say they have driven down a stretch of motorway without seeing roadworks?

OR, This one really gets up my nose.......
I bet everyone of you can name the location of a road sign that has some sort of obstruction in front of it.

What the hell are we paying road tax for anyway?? And WHERE IS THE MONEY GOING??

Just another reason in my little black book why am ready to quit the UK.

HarleymanFXD · 21st July 2008, 20:35

Enjoy it while you can boys another 20 years and the internal combustion engine will be consigned to the Museum of Science and Industry.

What we are seeing now is the beginning of the end.

As Private Frazer said 'We're doomed. DOOMED!'

apywell · 22nd July 2008, 07:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by pondweed

caravan road tax sounds a good idea

Purchased my 1st caravan only 2 weeks ago.... me thinking it would lead to cheap weekends away in the country........ doh!

apywell · 22nd July 2008, 08:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarleymanFXD

Enjoy it while you can boys another 20 years and the internal combustion engine will be consigned to the Museum of Science and Industry.

What we are seeing now is the beginning of the end.

As Private Frazer said 'We're doomed. DOOMED!'

Will I still be able to pull me caravan with a little NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- eco friendly 2-seater that weighs the same as a matchbox?

21st July 2008, 18:07	#11
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I just wish they'd STOP trying to jump on the "green" band wagon as an excuse to cover up Brown's fiscal mismanagement

21st July 2008, 18:57	#12
tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	How long before the 'free tax' concession on my two classic cars is scrapped I wonder?

21st July 2008, 19:07	#14
ZedTea Regular poster MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Cheshire Posts: 78 Thanks: 18 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Revolution is nigh!

21st July 2008, 20:06	#15
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	caravan road tax sounds a good idea

21st July 2008, 20:16	#16
Fraser Mitchell Gets stuck in Rover 75 2.5 V6 Club Auto Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe Posts: 898 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Don't forget that the people who impose these sort of things don't run cars. Alistair Darling has no driving licence and I don't think Gordon Brown has one either. They live on a different planet to the rest of us. The only fair way to tax individual car use and hence CO2 is the tax on fuel. Road Tax should be for provision of roads, nothing else !! I have to say, I don't really object to an additional tax on first purchase if the Government want to get some money in, (I'm reliably told they are a bit short right now !), as new cars are mostly bought by companies. Those here on this forum as old as me will remember Purchase Tax which was 25% on cars just before VAT came in, and had been as high as 55% There was a Special Car Tax on new cars of 10% on top of the VAT right into the 90s. Currently taxes on purchasing a new car are at their lowest for 60 years.

21st July 2008, 20:20	#17
nisfo Gets stuck in 75 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - Posts: 868 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I know fuel is expensive already, but scrap the Road Tax, and stick it on fuel duty, that way EVERYONE PAYS!! No one can get away with not taxing their vehicle then. It would be PAYG. My car was off the road for about 5 weeks at one point a few years ago, so I lost over a months tax......I it was PAYG I would have lost nothing. Then we could have a new governing body that controls the disgraceful state of our roads. How many of you can name a road that has tarmac older than 12 months old, that hasn't started to crumble or subside in places? Even better who can say they have driven down a stretch of motorway without seeing roadworks? OR, This one really gets up my nose....... I bet everyone of you can name the location of a road sign that has some sort of obstruction in front of it. What the hell are we paying road tax for anyway?? And WHERE IS THE MONEY GOING?? Just another reason in my little black book why am ready to quit the UK.

21st July 2008, 20:35	#18
HarleymanFXD Avid contributor ROVER 75 CDT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oldham Posts: 128 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Enjoy it while you can boys another 20 years and the internal combustion engine will be consigned to the Museum of Science and Industry. What we are seeing now is the beginning of the end. As Private Frazer said 'We're doomed. DOOMED!'