I'm using a scrappage scheme to buy a new car - can I get a refund of my unexpired road tax?

I'm using Volkswagen's scrappage scheme to buy a new Golf. Can I claim a refund of the unexpired Road Tax on my old diesel car? One salesman told me that I can and another claimed that, because the car...

What's the drawback of buying a new car with delivery miles?

I know that some new cars are advertised at a high discount with low mileage because dealers have to meet expected sales figures - but what is the real significance for the buyer?

Can I buy a new car and SORN it immediately to avoid the first year tax?

I have been offered a Mitsubishi Shogun registered by the dealer on 1 April 2017. When the car is transferred they indicate that I will have to pay the VED of £140. Does that mean that the first owner...

Why do cars with foreign number plates not have to pay road tax?

Why don't the DVSA do anything about cars with foreign number plates. I was told by the DVSA that it was down to the owner to register the car in the UK after 9 months?

Why does the 2011 Toyota Yaris have more expensive VED than the older model?

The 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris 1.33 has a VED price of £30 per year whereas the 2011 Yaris with the same 1.33 engine, according to dealers, is £110 per year. Do you know why the reason is this?

Is there a pure petrol engine that is tax free?

Is there a pure petrol engine that is tax free?

Will I pay £140 per year in tax from April 2017 onwards?

My old Honda CR-V is due a new road fund licence at the end of the month and will cost £265 for 12 months. However, the rate changes on 1 April 2017 to a cost of £140 for 12 months. Can I pay monthly for...

Why is the road tax on my BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer so high?

We bought our 65-plate BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer last January. One of the reasons for the purchase was the low VED for £20. However, we have just received our renewal and are being asked to pay £110. Has...

How much is the first year VED?

I have paid a deposit on a pre-reg Kia Rio. The dealer has stated that I must pay £30 road tax, yet sources say that for the first year tax is Zero. The car is a 16 plate (registered in march 2016) and...

Will used cars face higher tax after April 2017?

I am thinking about buying a used 2006 bmw 530d. I am planning on holding on to the car for only a couple of years and would like to re-sell it after April 2017. Would the future owner be hit with the...