Fascinating announcement by the Government regarding electric cars by 2040.
The Government currently takes £30 million in fuel taxes from our cars. Will electric car usage really continue to be tax-free? It seems curious generosity.
Diesel car tax
Diesel cars were once seen as the economical and environmentally friendly alternative to petrol vehicles, with low fuel prices and lower carbon dioxide emissions than a conventional engine. Many drivers of new and used cars were encouraged to make the switch to diesel. Today, it...
Not sure if this has been posted already, so...
http://http://www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/content/unitedkingdom/mpc/mpc_unitedkingdom_website/en/home_mpc/passengercars/home/new_cars/ved-rates.html?csref=EML1702080002_PCEML06363_VED-email_find-out-more_national-email_CTA_030217
This bit in...
Hello folks.
Just getting my head round this new VED/road tax scenario.
I currently have a 2010 C63. How is the new changes likely to affect me, if at all?? Do i continue just paying at £515 a year? I dont know if i am interprettimg things correctly, but my next tax bill wont be £1120 will...
Hi All, Any one here already ordered or actively considering New E Class Estate factory ordering..?? What's the lead time knowing that from April first Tax rules are changing and E class taxes goes up from £100+ to £400+ depending on model.
Anyone close to dealerships or those waiting for...
Just had the reminder that my Road Fund License is due for renewal at the end of October so have just renewed it online.
2009 C180K blue efficiency £210 for the year, seems a bit steep, what's everybody else pay and do you think yours is steep compared to others cars?
Long live the V8...
New VED road tax: all the facts on the 2017 UK car tax changes? | Auto Express
I think the bigger and more powerful the engine, the less road tax you should pay because you're paying at the pump by using more fuel :D
Interesting read explaining what will happen next year
Apologies if already posted~
http://thisisengland.org.uk/must-read-new-ved-road-tax-rules-plan-ahead-for-2017-uk-car-tax-changes/
Dear dinoy,
The Government has responded to the petition you signed – “Reinstate The 25Year Rolling Road Tax Exemption”.
Government responded:
Classic vehicles are an important part of the UK’s heritage. We already offer a 40 year rolling exemption. Around 10,000 classic vehicles each year...
Car goes back towards end of October. Just got my reminder for car tax renewal end of September. Am I best to just pay by direct debit and cancel after first payment? Or tax for whole year and get refund?
Many thanks in advance
Road tax will be £450 for the first 5 years on cars with a list price of over £40,000.
Just wondering if that will affect the second hand price of MB's when people on a budget buy second hand?