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How can I check the price of road tax on a used car?

I'm looking to buy a used car and want to avoid the £40,000 premium car rate. How can I check if a car was over £40,000 when it was new?

Asked on 16 January 2023 by Nev Kerr

Answered by Dan Powell
The Honest John Road Tax tool allows you to look up a car's VED rating and check its annual cost: www.honestjohn.co.uk/cheap-road-tax/
Tags: road tax
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