DVLA Car Tax

Simon W · 7th January 2009, 11:38

Anyone know the latest on the government's car tax ripoff?

VOOT's tax disc runs out on 31st Jan and the DVLA renewal letter says £210 for 12 months, not the £455 announced in 2008 (KV6).

Have they abandoned the increase or does the £455 still apply from April 09?

SD1too · 7th January 2009, 12:39

My understanding is that the increases are merely postponed. You'll remember that when VAT was reduced by 2.5% from December, the Chancellor said that he would recover the lost income later. I believe the same will apply to VED so long as the politicians see carbon dioxide emissions as a useful revenue-raising tool.

Simon.

moonstoneboy · 7th January 2009, 12:57

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Originally Posted by Simon W

Anyone know the latest on the government's car tax ripoff?

VOOT's tax disc runs out on 31st Jan and the DVLA renewal letter says £210 for 12 months, not the £455 announced in 2008 (KV6).

Have they abandoned the increase or does the £455 still apply from April 09?

You just have to sign a committment to vote Labour at the next election when you retax the car

(see Xmas is over then)

Paul

Tim_Burgess · 7th January 2009, 14:15

IIRC, there is a small increase in 2009 & 2010. Then, just before the election, the big increases kick in and we all get nailed.

Another stunning vote winner from Alistair "Spawn of Satan" Darling

Jules · 10th March 2009, 14:29

Here's a useful link Simon
Calculate VED rate http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/road-t...94&deriv=27407

stocktake · 10th March 2009, 15:11

Still don't think this will happen

tazman3 · 10th March 2009, 19:02

no i dont think it is if you look at the dvla website the £455 is only for cars registered after 06

so it should only go up to £210 ish over the next couple of years...

Jules · 10th March 2009, 19:05

Wonder how many V6 & V8 owners now regret selling & loosing out badly in part ex deals?

tazman3 · 11th March 2009, 09:43

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Originally Posted by Jules

Wonder how many V6 & V8 owners now regret selling & loosing out badly in part ex deals?

yep....

i wasnt going to buy the V6 190 if the tax was through the roof...

but i dont mind paying upto £245...but not £455

P63500S · 11th March 2009, 10:45

i agree £245 sounds just about bearable but after that then what? a £30 a year increase?

7th January 2009, 11:38	#1
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	DVLA Car Tax Anyone know the latest on the government's car tax ripoff? VOOT's tax disc runs out on 31st Jan and the DVLA renewal letter says £210 for 12 months, not the £455 announced in 2008 (KV6). Have they abandoned the increase or does the £455 still apply from April 09?

7th January 2009, 14:15	#4
Tim_Burgess This is my second home 1999 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5, 2000 75 Classic SE 2.0, 2012 Lancia Delta 3, 2016 Dacia Sandero Ambiance Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kilcreggan Posts: 3,191 Thanks: 334 Thanked 334 Times in 162 Posts	IIRC, there is a small increase in 2009 & 2010. Then, just before the election, the big increases kick in and we all get nailed. Another stunning vote winner from Alistair "Spawn of Satan" Darling __________________ *The fact there's a highway to hell and only a stairway to heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers.*.

10th March 2009, 14:29	#5
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Calculate your VED TAX disc rate Here's a useful link Simon Calculate VED rate http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/road-t...94&deriv=27407 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

10th March 2009, 15:11	#6
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,596 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Still don't think this will happen __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

10th March 2009, 19:05	#8
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Wonder how many V6 & V8 owners now regret selling & loosing out badly in part ex deals? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

7th January 2009, 12:39	#2
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,511 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	My understanding is that the increases are merely postponed. You'll remember that when VAT was reduced by 2.5% from December, the Chancellor said that he would recover the lost income later. I believe the same will apply to VED so long as the politicians see carbon dioxide emissions as a useful revenue-raising tool. Simon.

10th March 2009, 19:02	#7
tazman3 Posted a thing or two Mercedes C200 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Forres Posts: 1,499 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	no i dont think it is if you look at the dvla website the £455 is only for cars registered after 06 so it should only go up to £210 ish over the next couple of years...

11th March 2009, 10:45	#10
P63500S Loves to post Toyota celica but looking for 75 or zt Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: HERTS Posts: 313 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	i agree £245 sounds just about bearable but after that then what? a £30 a year increase?