Why did I have to pay road tax twice on a new vehicle?

I ordered a "new" demo Volkswagen T6 Transporter, which was converted into a campervan. I collected it from the converter in April 2017, the price quoted included 12 months road tax. Some weeks later I...

A car I ordered a year ago has now increased in price due to the tax increase - should the dealer cover this cost?

I ordered my Ford Mustang GT last year and was told that it would take 12 months to be delivered. As you know, the tax band rates have gone up and I believe that the dealer is passing the additional cost...

What was car tax in 1960?

What was car tax in 1960?

I'm buying a car that's had no tax or MoT for five months - could there be any financial repercussions?

I'm buying a Suzuki Wagon R+, which belonged to the deceased dad of the seller. It's been left on his drive. Tax and MoT ran out in June and it isn't SORN'd. He's getting it MoT'd tomorrow. Will the MoT...

I just bought a 2003 Ford Focus that hasn't been taxed since 2014 - is this cause for concern?

I recently bought a cheap 2003 Ford Focus. Since I'm new to the UK's vehicle laws, I've been going through all the necessary online procedures. I just checked on the vehicle tax status and found that the...

Should we buy a diesel or petrol for our next car?

We are considering buying a new car. Would you advise petrol or diesel as we understand the residual value of diesel cars will drop considerably and come the November budget road tax, diesel prices will...

I'm using a scrappage scheme to buy a new car - can I get a refund of my unexpired road tax?

I'm using Volkswagen's scrappage scheme to buy a new Golf. Can I claim a refund of the unexpired Road Tax on my old diesel car? One salesman told me that I can and another claimed that, because the car...

What company car would you recommend that's similar to the Toyota Auris?

What company car would you recommend that's similar to the Toyota Auris?

Is it worth contesting a SORN fine?

My car was SORN'd in September 2015. It became eligible for Historic Vehicle Status in April 2016. I assumed DVSA would automatically update details and therefore no need for me to contact them prior to...

What's the drawback of buying a new car with delivery miles?

I know that some new cars are advertised at a high discount with low mileage because dealers have to meet expected sales figures - but what is the real significance for the buyer?