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I bought a newer version of the same car - so why is the tax so much more?

I had a Lexus SC430 2003 and changed for exactly the same car but a 2008. The tax for the new car is double the price of the the old car. How can the road fund be double for exactly the same car?

Asked on 3 May 2023 by Marilyn Amos

Answered by David Ross
Unfortunately the Lexus SC430 is affected by a change in tax bands during its life cycle. When first launched the car was categorised as Band K, which would be £395 a year. However from March 2006 onwards this was changed to Band M, which attracts a higher rate of £695.
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