Should dealerships tell buyers that a used vehicle retailed for more £40,000?

I was looking to buy a nearly new car and eventually decided on an ex demonstrator. I knew the new price was £39,995 and cost of this one was £32,000. I decided to purchase the car. It was only when I...

Will a delay in my new car delivery and an increase in list price mean I pay the premium rate of VED?

I ordered my car in July 2022 with a manufacturer list price of £39,000 so I wouldn't suffer the £40k plus loading for 5yrs. However it took the manufacturer 8months to supply the car by which time the...

How can I find out the rate of road tax on a car?

Is there anywhere to find out how much road tax is for a second hand nearly new car before l buy? This will influence what l can afford and help me with my search.

Why is my imported Toyota Prius charged a higher rate of VED?

I recently purchased 2020 Toyota Prius imported and the road tax is £345 where as other vehicles paying £170 per year. Is there any way I can challenge it?

If I am disabled do I get a 50% discount on new car registration tax?

I'll be getting delivery of a new car in January and was wondering if you could tell me whether I can get a reduction on the first registration tax through being disabled. I normally get a get a 50% reduction...

I bought a newer version of the same car - so why is the tax so much more?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

Will tax remain high on my 2016 Ford Mustang GT?

I’m looking for advice regarding my 2016 Ford Mustang GT car tax. I know that for similar cars sold after 1 April 2017, the car tax reduces considerably after 5 years but I believe this does not apply...

Why has my road tax gone up?

We received a renewal for road tax of £145 for our Suzuki SX4 S-Cross. I have just been to the post office to renew my car tax VED and they have charged me £155. Is this right?

Will I have to pay the higher road tax rate on my Cupra Formentor?

In April last year I ordered a Cupra Formentor, changed some options and engine size and the final order was placed in August last year. The dealer gave a discount as the price had increased and even before...

Should I buy an older car for cheaper VED?

I am looking to buy a used Peugeot 2008 petrol auto 1.2 engine. My online research has shown that prior to 2017 the VED payable is £20 but after that date is £155. Looking at the CO2 emissions it seems...