How can I check a vehicle's tax status?

With the ending of the issuing of tax discs to be displayed in the windscreen, how can I be certain that a car or van I borrow is taxed? I assume that as a driver I am still liable if I drive a car without...

Will the new VED rules effect classics?

Do the new regulations on road tax in any way change the "Tax Exempt" status of classic cars? Also what now will be the process to move a classic from SORN to on the road?

Selling my car before tax disc changes

If I sell my car before October first can I pass on the unexpired car tax to the new owner? It cost me £265 in May to renew and the buyer certainly would like to know if it can be included in price of...

How much should the VED be for my MINI One?

I have had a 2002 MINI One from new and pay £260 per year in road tax. No-one else seems to pay it when I check other MINI One owners. How can I check my payment is right please?

Has the Budget forced up my road tax?

I own a Rover 25 and the road tax runs out at the end of this month. Can you tell me what the new rate will be following the 2014 Budget?

Tax discs - display insurance instead?

I wonder if you agree with me that, especially as we are now doing away with tax discs being displayed in the screen, we should follow the lead of France and make it compulsory that any car on the road...

Why is my neighbour's manual Zafira cheaper to tax than my equivalent automatic?

My next-door neighbour and I both own Vauxhall Zafiras of about the same age. Mine is 2004/04 registered and his is 2004/54. Both have 1.8 petrol engines. His is a manual whilst mine is an automatic. I...

How much of our VED is spent by the DVLA on vehicle licensing?

The DVLA has three functions: driver licensing, vehicle licensing and collecting VED. I assume that the driver licensing function is self-financing from the fees charged for new licences, changes of names/addresses,...

Would you recommend the Isuzu Rodeo for load carrying, towing etc?

My parents have a diesel Volvo V70 estate 4WD. It is facing more costly repairs as bushes are wearing. They have a small farm shop and regularly carry or tow small loads of around half a ton and tow a...

Tax hypocrisy - do you agree?

On the subject of the road fund do you have a view as to where it is going? I'm not a fan of road tolls for existing roads. I feel it is now highly unfair with owners of new efficient cars paying little...