Can I display an old tax disc on my classic car?

Is it permissible to display an old tax disc on a classic car? I have the complete set of original tax discs since purchasing the car new 36 years ago and would like to display the first one together with...

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...

Can I display an old tax disc in my classic car?

If cars will no longer have new tax discs to display, could an old one be displayed? For example, will I be able to drive round with a 1977 tax disc displayed to compliment other period touches to the...

Why do we still need a physical tax disc?

Has there ever been an alternative suggested for the tax disc for cars and motorcycles? With all the advances of ANPR and even bar coding, do we need this pointless piece of paper? Notwithstanding the...

Your correspondent with the faded tax disc should check the quality of the ink used.

Many years ago, when I worked at the British Standards Institution as secretary to the colour-fastness committees, the Post Office telephoned in a flap. The hand-written entries on tax discs had faded....

I'm trading in my car tomorrow - can I get a refund on the outstanding road tax?

I have decided to trade my 7-year-old Vauxhall in for a new one. I am collecting my new car tomorrow. I still have five months left to run on my tax disc. Am I expected to leave it in the car? The price...

Do you recommend any paint finishes for bodywork that preserve the condition?

I have just bought an Alfa 159, and I want to keep its bodywork in tip top condition. I've heard about finishes that can be applied after external valeting that protect the finished surface and keep the...