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[Richard P]

I was under the impression that from next April I would be paying £440 road tax for my late 2001 2.6. But after looking at Parkers it would appear that the rate next year is £300.
 
Has the government had a change of heart regarding the road tax, or have Parkers got it wrong?

Richard.

[Danny]

i thought it would be more than that too, looks like £300 for mine aswell

look for the official figures tho

[Jay w]

it's staggered over the next few years i believe, so you will end up paying 400, but maybe not when you buy the next tax disc

[Danny]

having looked at other sites, it appears parkers would be wrong, rates as from 13th march 2009 for cars reg'd between march 01 and march 06, is £440 for over 225g/km

2010 rate is £455

[Taxi_Driver]

From the dvla website

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/Budget2008/DG_073093

So no uturns..........

[Richard P]

£440 is the figure that I believed to be correct for 2009/10. Indeed that was the figure that Parkers were showing until quite recently.

The official government site seems to support this figure.

However I found this on the AA site:

The Treasury has said but not officially confirmed that cars emitting over 226g CO2/km but bought before Budget 2006 will move into Band K in 2009/10 - and will continue to benefit from a reduced rate, and only in 2010/11 will these cars be placed into the band that corresponds to the car's actual CO2 emissions.

Perhaps this statement (true or not) is what has prompted Parkers to change the rate from £440 to £300.

Richard.

[Dusty]

£440 rising to £455 is a rip off.
But i will still keep my miggy,as to replace it for a smaller car of the same age would cost me serious money. It's very possible that the government will have to make a U-TURN anyway.

[JueV6]

From the dvla website

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/Budget2008/DG_073093

So no uturns..........

Yet....

The Government are losing so much credability, (if they ever had any after Blair), that they will never get back into No.10 at the next  election.

Whether the Tories or Lib Dems will be any different, who knows. My opinion at the moment is that they ALL tell Joe Public what they want to hear at Election time but very rarely care out the sales pitch.

What would happen if EVERYONE refused to vote  :question

[Danny]

tax on tax on tax on tax

its all just wrong!

why have i found myself looking at houses abroad???!

[platty]

why have i found myself looking at houses abroad???!

That is a good point Danny. I have 4 friends who have moved abroad because the problems within this country are getting to them...

I shall be staying put and fighting until (maybe) the govermet gets its act together and starts looking after no1 again... THE PUBLIC!  

[platty]

OK, another point - my 2.5TD is listed as enhancing the environment with  214g/km Co2... does this mean that I shall be paying £300 a year tax? Or is it different ruling for diesels? Or does it just affect the newer cars?

Im not sure on this one  :-/

[JueV6]

I believe yours is the same as mine Platty, it's staying the same for the time being.

Vauxhall Omega Estate (94-03)
2.5 TD Select 5d Auto (AC
Rates effective from 13 March 2008

Date of Registration 6 Months 12 Months Band CO2 (g/km)
1 Jan 1996 – 1 Sep 1997 £101.75 £185.00  -

Rates effective from April 2009

Date of Registration 6 Months 12 Months Band CO2 (g/km)
1 Jan 1996 – 1 Sep 1997 £101.75 £185.00  -

Rates effective from April 2010

Date of Registration 6 Months 12 Months Band CO2 (g/km)
1 Jan 1996 – 1 Sep 1997 £110.00 £200.00  -

[Richard P]

On vehicles registered before March 2001 the Co2 emissions are irrelevant. There are only two road tax brackets, one for cars up to 1549cc, the other for 1550cc and above.  Your 2.5TD will obviously be in the higher of the two brackets which according to Parkers means you will be paying £185 in 2009/10, and £200 in 2010/11.

Richard.

[tunnie]

OK, another point - my 2.5TD is listed as enhancing the environment with  214g/km Co2... does this mean that I shall be paying £300 a year tax? Or is it different ruling for diesels? Or does it just affect the newer cars?

Im not sure on this one  :-/

How many times do i have to say ONLY CARS REGISTERED AFTER MARCH 1 2001 ARE AFFECTED.

Your 96 year omega, is NOT, is NOT affected

[The Cambelt Kid]

Just had a wiked idea!

Someone slap me if this has been mentioned before...

Why dont all high tax band car owners cash in their tax just before Feb 09 and then buy 1 year tax at todays rate, then you'll always be a year behind the tax increase!

Mine renewal is Jan 09, so i'll leave it i think.