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Can I get a refund on my car's first year road tax VED?

On selling an almost new car, what refund should the DVLA give? The normal cost or the first-year road tax inflated amount?

Asked on 7 February 2020 by E Mitchell

Answered by Dan Powell
You will not get the first year 'showroom' VED road tax back - only a proportion of the annual tax.
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