ok why does it cost an extra £25 to pay for only 6 months tax rather than the full years amount..its all online now so theres no way it costs that much in admin fees...


6 months = £275
12 months = £500 ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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To tax the poor to pay for the 11% MP pay rise.

Probably because if you pay for only 6 months, they lose 6 months of interest in their bank account.

It's much the same way as booking a hotel weeks/months in advance, except that allows the hotel to bank it, so they get the interest on your cash and you get a cheaper room  Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

Can't you pay monthly these days, Stan? Would that be any better? Si. <This is my name.

I eat rat poison.

A man ain't truly been insulted until he stands buck naked in front of a woman and she didn't even notice. Or care.

this is from my renewal notice Si,

direct debit payments:
6 months [one payment] £262.50
12 months [one payment] £500.00
monthly [12 payments] £525.00 total ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Always better to pay car tax upfront if you can - By far the best VFM.

Remember if you sell your car you get only the tax refunded (pro rata) but you lose the extra admin fees. So, 6 months @ £250.00 + £12.50 admin fee or 12 months @ £500 + 25.00 admin fee. The admin fees is nonrefundable but does not apply if you pay upfront.

On a related note, if you're not planning to use the car for a month (or more) then SORN and re-taxing is now a very simple thing to do online. I always thought it was not worth the hassle but it's so easy and gives a bit of satisfaction knowing you're not paying for a vehicle that's out of use!  2006 4.2 SC
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Just done mine monthly as felt this was the best value for money plus if I sell the car I just cancel the DD. Cheaper than 2 x 6 months and no refund to reclaim Dvla site now says my car is taxed for 12 months!

Simples

Andy. 2015 L405 SDV8 Autobiography, Indus Silver with Black Pack.
SWMBO: 22MY Defender 110 HSE X Dynamic, Gondwana Stone.
Gone: 2014 Discovery 4 HSE Luxury Firenze Red
Gone: 2006MY Java Black TD6 Autobiography
Gone: 2013 Jaguar XKR Convertible, Italian Racing Red with Ivory Seats
Gone: 2010MY Stornoway Grey TDV8 Vogue SE with RSE
Gone: 2008 Disco 3 HSE, Hybrid Tv + Retro-fit RSE System & DVD
Gone: 2003 Epsom Green 4.4i Vogue, LPG, Mk4 Nav, BMW Bluetooth Phone, Hybrid Tv Tuner,

I'm putting all of mine over to monthly DD when they come up as it's easy and you don't subsequently forget as you're not now staring at a Tax Disc every time you get in the car.
Also, as stated, I can use my classics by the month now.... Great idea. Regards
Mark

2009 D4; 1993 Classic 3.9 VSE

That's why i bought the 04 reg cheaper tax mate

I've got to tax my motorhome and, from Mark's comments, I think monthly will work out well as I only need pay for the months he's in use. I was going to SORN him in November anyway for his winter rest, but paying monthly should make this even easier. Si. <This is my name.

I eat rat poison.

A man ain't truly been insulted until he stands buck naked in front of a woman and she didn't even notice. Or care.

I'd be willing to bet the government change the rules on monthly payments though in the next year to make you commit to 6 months or 12 months DD....
I wouldn't want to hazard a guess at the money involved (tens of thousands vehicles??) being taxed for one or two months rather than six???

Enough to make someone in the treasury stand up and say something Regards
Mark

2009 D4; 1993 Classic 3.9 VSE

I have 2 of my 3 vehicles on monthly payments now and will put the 3rd on when due. On my main 2 which are used year round no real difference except not having to apply for a refund if I sell but does avoid taxing 3 in 3 months ( none in the lower bands) so spreads the cost evenly.

On my BMW which is mainly used in the summer I could now easily SORN for a couple of months which I could do before but was always a bit too much hassle to bother to fill out the paperwork to save a couple of odd months when not used and then having to re-tax if I decided or needed to use. Really no different you have always been able to tax for 6 or 12 months then apply for a refund if sold or SORN even the next day and you still only get credit for full calendar months just easier online with no docs to send off. There is a difference between knowing your sh!t and knowing you're sh!t

2005 Registered 2006 MY 4.4 AJV8 Range Rover Vogue

well i've just paid a monkey to the HM , happy days .. ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Ooo-Ooo-Ooo. Si. <This is my name.

I eat rat poison.

A man ain't truly been insulted until he stands buck naked in front of a woman and she didn't even notice. Or care.

Paying monthly attracts a 5% surcharge so there is no way that it could be regarded as best VFM. Without doubt, it's easy and convenient though but they know this, hence the premium!

rej wrote:

except not having to apply for a refund if I sell

You don't apply for a refund any more, the balance of tax is automatically sent to you by DVLA when they do the V5 change of keeper details.  2006 4.2 SC
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