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I ordered a VW Tiguan Allspace in February 2022, I kept the list price with options below £40k to avoid the high car tax surcharge. The car is still on order but the new list price is now above £40k....
If I buy a plug in hybrid worth £46,000, how do I stand with road tax?
I own a 2012 Volkswagen T5 which was converted in 2017 to a pop-top camper with windows etc. My V5C section D5 body type was changed to motor caravan in 2018. What should I be paying for road tax?
What will road tax on a £40,000+ EV be in 2025?
If I buy an EV with list price £39500 and as an option have metallic paint at £555 will this make the car liable for the £40,000 'showroom tax' rate when EVs have to pay VED in a couple of years time?
Can I renew car tax that has expired by two months? The reminder didn’t reach me and I am unable to do it onine now.
I'm selling my car due to the ULEZ charge. When the buyer drives away a charge will be raised; how do I avoid liability?
I decided to buy the very impressive, but expensive, Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. I will take delivery on September 1st. The Toyota dealer doesn’t seem to know as much about this car as he should. Firstly,...
I want to know why my 2005 Honda Accord has such expensive car tax. Some people pay nothing or very little and I pay a fortune.
Why are Skoda quoting £540 for the first year of road tax for a Karoq?