Car Tax Losses
 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42009111

Forgetfulness or evasion?

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They still send you reminders, you would have to quite disorganised to forget when you need to tax the car.

You can also check here: https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-tax

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you get a V11 reminder form at the beginning of the month of expiry it's hard to forget

but if you never pass an anpr camera your not going to be on the radar until a manual street search is undertaken so i would imagine that's why people risk it .


given the £572 i have paid this year i can understand why people don't pay

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you're obviously producing a lot of greenhouses gases Smurf ! I pay £30, happy to pay :)

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not really i only travel about 20 miles per week on average ,this tax regime does not take into account miles traveled just because the car has a large engine does not mean it's causing more pollution than a smaller engined car over the course of a year .

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Correct and not exactly rocket science is it. You're responsible for far less noxious gas than many a self righteous eco-car driver. :tu:

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Not the eco-drivers who drive the same amount. :D

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That's why it really aught to be a surcharge on fuel. If you drive a gas guzzler like petrol's going out of fashion then you'll pay for it. Low mileage in a frugal car and you're quids in. Can't be evaded either unless you're running on moonshine.

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There already is a surcharge - fuel duty, 58p a litre, plus 20% vat, i.e most of the what you pay goes to the Govt.

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point. missed. :rolleyes:

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I doubt many are as frugal as 20mpw and I didn't say ALL eco-car drivers. ;)

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Never mind maybe you'll find it next time ;)

There is an argument taxes aren't high enough. Given the congested roads, multiple car households, and unnecessary short journeys. The tax should of course been invested in and subsidised public transport, which successive govts. have failed to do, despite promises.

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No doubt some folks rather like displaying their eco credentials when in fact they drive everywhere producing all sorts of emissions. It's a bit like those rich celebs who make themselves feel better about the carbon emissions from their supercars, boats and planes that they buy a Prius to use for the PR value.

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I`m not far behind you, my little car has just clocked 20,000 on a 2002 plate

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:tu:

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Still under 45k on my 1995 plate ;)

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That's real eco motoring for you! :tu:

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That is low mileage.

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thats one hell of a drill you've got it hooked up to :)


my 1100 dragstar [2000 plate] has 1500 miles on it [never been out in the rain ]

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The garage that services my car runs a lottery to see what annual mileage I have done. They always over-estimate. :D

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Low miliage use are the most poluting as the car doesn't get a chance to warm up.

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For short trip use I would agree with you, but I only tend to use the car for infrequent, longer journeys that I can't easily do on foot or by bus. Or if I have to carry a large load, shopping for example.

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Pollution tax or tax for mending the roads.. In my view all motorised vehicles should pay a road tax for use of.

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It depends on the journey lengths not the total mileage.

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Wouldn't you be better getting a bicycle old chap ? you'd love a good bike ride. No tax, no insurance, exercise, cheery waves from passing motorists, lovely ;)