In the recent budget the government announced that is would consider allowing the car road tax to be paid by direct debit. Currently it is paid either yearly or six monthly, with many opting for the later (which makes the yearly total more expensive) because of struggling finances. Sounds like a very good and welcome […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
After an amazing u-turn, the government has announced that the existing MOT testing frequencies will remain in force, three years on new cars and yearly thereafter. There had been an outcry from road safety groups and motoring organisations, over the proposed changes, which would have increased intervals between MOT testing. It would seem to make […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Electric cars will be exempt from company car tax for five years from April and electric vans will be spared capital tax payments. More money will also be made available for the road testing of electric cars. The Government hopes that the scheme will help to overcome a shortage of electric car charging points. Because […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This year, the rate of untaxed vehicles on the roads is thought to be around 0.5%, compared to a figure of 0.7% last year. The drop could mean vehicle tax evasion will cost £30 million less in lost revenue this year, at around £49 million for 2008-09 compared with £79 million in the previous year. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A voluntary ‘ pay as you drive ‘ scheme is a viable alternative to car tax, claims the Government’s transport committee. A report by MPs has suggested that drivers could be taxed by the miles they travel and urges MPs to reconsider the controversial idea after it was scrapped two years ago following a public […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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