Do I have to pay the £40,000 expensive car supplement if buying a used car?
If I buy a used, nearly new, premium car, 1 to 2 years old, am I still liable for the extra road tax premium?
Asked on 4 November 2025 by don1964
Answered by
David Ross
Yes. Any vehicle with a list price of £40,000 or more when new must pay the Expensive Car Supplement from the second to the sixth year after registration, regardless of who the owners is. You can check if a used car is required to pay the supplement by using the government's vehicle enquiry service here - vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/?locale=en
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