The Car tax disc is to be scrapped after 93 years

You're never happier than when you're being miserable, Gary.....

[Gary L]

I know, Hugh. and they say they can't section me as I'm not a danger to myself or others.

[Gary L]

Maybe I'm being stupid. but this just doesn't make any sense to me.

does it you?
how much?
one off payment?

[BenMcr]

Doesn't that mean you can set up a Direct Debit to take a payment either once every six months or once every twelve months automatically, rather than having to do a one off manual payment every six / twelve months?

Although not sure why the DD six months cost is lower, when the 12 months cost is the same.

[rhyds]

The one-off 12 months payment has always been the cheapest option, and still is (£285)

The other options for 12 months are:

12x Monthly DD at £299.25

Or 2x Six months DD at £299.26

Or 2x Six months one-off at £313.50

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

Doesn't that mean you can set up a Direct Debit to take a payment either once every six months or once every twelve months automatically, rather than having to do a one off manual payment every six / twelve months? Although not sure why the DD six months cost is lower, when the 12 months cost is the same.

That would explain it.
but it doesn't say if it works by the direct debit for the next 6 months comes out now. or in 6 months time.

even doing it on the website it's not telling you anything.
all the way to the end you still don't know any prices or when and if.

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Originally Posted by rhyds

The one-off 12 months payment has always been the cheapest option, and still is (£285) The other options for 12 months are: 12x Monthly DD at £299.25 Or 2x Six months DD at £299.26 Or 2x Six months one-off at £313.50

You've confused me.

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Just supposing the (one off payment) direct debit 6 month £149.63
was taken today.
they haven't shown the price with the 5% charge on top.
with that it's £157.11

what if it's took 6 months away from now?
what happens if you sell the car before it's due to be took out?
you've had free road tax?

it's all nonsense. put it in plain English FFS!

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As it is. and the way they've done it. it looks like it's deliberately done to mislead and confuse people.

[BenMcr]

What do the DD notes on the other page say?

[Gary L]

include the 5% charge for the direct debit options. don't leave it out. list it as the full price with it included.

Originally Posted by BenMcr

What do the DD notes on the other page say?

Payments taken 1st working day of every month.
Auto renewed unless cancelled.
6 and 12 months DD surcharge 5%.
Person setting up DD not needed to be registered keeper.
Refunds paid to registered keeper. not mandate holder.
Payment schedule will follow by email or post.
If you inform of change ie:SORN. DD will be cancelled.
DD details are being collected on behalf of DVLA.

[BenMcr]

So that sounds like the first six / twelve month DD payments would be taken the month after you send details back on the 1st? Which I think is the same month the new tax starts?

[Gary L]

I'm just going to do the 12 month DD at £25 per month.
it's only an extra £15 over the year.
and you can't lose out really because once you sell the car the DD stops. and any months you've already used have been paid for already.

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This is what it says for the 12 month DD.
I'll cancel that one and do the others to see what they say.

The amount payable for vehicle Ferrari 458 is £299.25, and will be made up as follows:
An initial payment of £25.02 will be taken, followed by 11 monthly payments of £24.93.
The initial payment will be taken from your account on 03 November 2014.
All subsequent payments will be collected on the 1st of the month, or the next working day thereafter.
Click "Submit" to set up your direct debit.

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The amount payable for vehicle Ferrari 458 is £149.63, and will be made up as follows:
One single payment of £149.63 which will be taken from your account on 03 November 2014.
Click "Submit" to set up your direct debit.

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I expect the 12 months will be the same.

[joglynne]

You do know that Car Tax isn't necessary for Dinky Cars don't you Garry?

[Gary L]

Yes, mother

[joglynne]

[MalteseFalcon]

Can I check a relative's likely rate for DD renewal even though it isn't due til next April?

[Gary L]

https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-tax

Just need the reg