Car Tax / Road Tax / VED - What is it?!
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), informally known as road tax in the UK, is a crucial part of owning a car – is it essentially an annual fee you pay to use your vehicle on a public road. It isn’t a one-size-fits-all deal – the amount you pay depends on your car’s CO2 emissions. So, if you’re rolling with an eco-friendly car, you’ll catch a break with reduced or even zero tax.
Your car tax isn’t just going into the government’s bottomless pit. Nope. It’s helping maintain the roads we drive on daily. From fixing potholes to making sure traffic signs are on point, your VED is doing its part. And if you’re wondering about penalties for dodging road tax – they’re real. From fines to clamping, they’ve got ways to ensure everyone’s contributing to the road’s upkeep.
Renewing your vehicle tax is a breeze too. Forget long queues; just hop online and do it. Plus, you can choose how to pay – annually, biannually, or even monthly. The system’s got some flexibility. So, in a nutshell, VED is like your car’s way of chipping in for the road party, ensuring we all have smooth journeys.
CO2 Emissions
A vehicle's Carbon Dioxide Emission Determines how much vehicle tax is paid. Check your vehicle to find out the emission rate.
Flexible Payment
The DVLA allows you to pay vehicle excise duty monthly and annuallly - if you pay for your car tax annually it's cheaper!
Car Tax Penalites
If you don't tax your vehicle you can be fined and your vehicle taken off the road. Check if your vehicle is taxed today.