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Car Tax Fair or unfair

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buteman
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Posted July 5, 2012 at 4:39PM

Daughter came in last night and said she had just renewed her car Tax and it cost £250 for the year.

Don't be daft I said it cannot be as much as that for a 1600cc petrol car.

My Brother in Law pays £195 for a 2 Litre deisel DTI car.

So she phoned the DVLA and was told what she was charged was correct as it goes on H2o emissions or something like that.Something far wrong when it is cheaper to Tax a large car than a smaller one.

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tullie

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Posted July 5, 2012 at 5:13PM

As the man said,its the emissions.

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BT

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Posted July 5, 2012 at 5:20PM

All the rates here

Tax Rates

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BT

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Posted July 5, 2012 at 5:21PM

Heres the link again

Tax Rates

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spuds

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Posted July 5, 2012 at 5:24PM

You will never beat the system.

A couple of years ago I thought that I was being clever in getting a lower tax rated car, with a supposed higher mileage less fuel engine.

Didn't take to long to fathom out that the bigger comfortable car was the way forward, blow the rest of it. Pay up and enjoy.

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alan14

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Posted July 5, 2012 at 9:20PM

A 2l diesel will use less fuel than a 1.6l petrol, and seeing as tax is now based on emissions (and has been for several years), the tax for the smaller car will be higher.

My 1.6l diesel is £20 a year...

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buteman

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Posted July 5, 2012 at 9:53PM

Alan what make of car do you have.

Might be on the lookout for one soon.

Well I suppose it is swings and roundabouts.Some are cheaper and some are dearer.

Thanks for all of the advice at least I know how to work out the cost now.

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alB

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Posted July 5, 2012 at 10:36PM

Here's an interesting site that lists road tax prices, wonder what would happen if everyone decided to buy "free" road tax cars ...alB

Road tax prices

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mole44

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Posted July 6, 2012 at 5:31AM

Like alan14,my road tax is £20 a year,the car is the top of the range Ford fiesta titanium,1.4 diesel. The first year is free as well.As a point i got a factory fit reversing camera,brilliant,little pici comes up on the rear view mirror when you slip into reverse.

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buteman

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Posted July 6, 2012 at 9:58AM

Nice one alB that gives us a better idea as what to buy and how much it is going to cost.

My daughters car would cost £130 a year less if it was diesel.

mole44 thanks for that info.My Daughter needs something a bit bigger as kids are growing up quick and she has a Dog.

My Son in Law got laid of work about 5 weeks ago but has managed to get a new one that he starts next week.

New job is 25 miles away so he is looking for a 2nd hand car and now at least he will be able to choose one in the right Tax bracket thanks to the help of those that have posted.

I have an old van sitting out the back which he is going to get a MOT Tax and Insurance for and use that till he can afford something better.

I will class this as resolved thanks to all who took part.Feel free to post any other information that may be hepfull if maybe not to me it may help others who may be watching.

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alan14

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Posted July 6, 2012 at 12:28PM

buteman

Mini Cooper D - new ones are even more economical so Road Tax is free and also London Congestion Charge exempt

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