Changes to car tax, anyone actually understand it?

[maxdrz400]

Ok guys, so ive just found out that the government our finding new ways to shaft motorists, and plan to have a shake up of the vehicle tax system.
Firstly does anybody actually understand this? as im struggling to (must be a bit thick)
And secondly from what i can work out my car tax (2.0tfsi quattro) will be £500 for the first year, if im currently paying £270 which i think i am, if im paying £295 it will go up to £650....... either way not great!

 

[carlcall]

Have you a link to this?


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[DrEskimo]

It might be worth clarifying that the new rates only apply to cars registered after April 2017.

Cars registered before this date won't change to the new rates.

 

[SteveMcB]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-ne...everything-you-need-to-know-about-uk-road-tax

Don't panic, it only applies to cars registered from April onwards. First year it will be more expensive, in some cases a lot more expensive, but goes down to a flat rate of £140 from year 2 so that's actually not too bad IMO. Bad news for cars listing at £40K plus though, they attract an extra £310, so £450 total for the first 5 or 6 years.

Owners of cars registered before then will continue to be ripped off as normal under the present scheme.

 

[maxdrz400]

So the table titled pre april 17 that says a tax inflation, when it says "first year" is that first year registered or first year of the changes?
I cant get my head around it, so will my tax drop then to £140?

 

[A19quattro]

More bean counters and number crunchers looking for new ways to rip us off..............thanks a bunch

 

[DrEskimo]

So the table titled pre april 17 that says a tax inflation, when it says "first year" is that first year registered or first year of the changes?
I cant get my head around it, so will my tax drop then to £140?

First year the car is registered. So if your car is in band J, the first owner of your car paid £500 for the first year they owned it, then they and you and any other owners will pay £270 every year for the rest of the cars life.

 

[SteveMcB]

So the table titled pre april 17 that says a tax inflation, when it says "first year" is that first year registered or first year of the changes?
I cant get my head around it, so will my tax drop then to £140?

Unfortunately not, your current car will stay on the present system, the new system only applies to cars registered from 1/4/17.

It's a bummer, my 08 A4 costs about £280 and I've no doubt it'll continue to rise above inflation.

 

[maxdrz400]

Thanks for the reply mate, and yeah mine is alot more than id like it to be, i just feel sorry for the s4 guys!!

 

[DeanoC]

I wish mine went to £140! Smart move as the cost gets lost in all the other purchase costs and excitement and then most people only keep a car 2 or 3 years so they make a mint.

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