DVLA Road Tax Cheaper by Phone

Catseyez

Hi,

I've just paid for my tax reneweal using the DVLA's automated phone line. The form they sent, had I chosen to pay at the Post Office, would've been 6 months at £57.75 or 12 months at £105.00.

You can imagine my delight when I paid over the phone and had the option of 6 months for £55 or 12 months for £100!! So a nice saving of £10 for me!

I couldn't find this mentioned on any of the literature enclosed with the V11 form.

I'm not sure if there's a difference when paying online but it's worth checking first!

Good luck!

paulie558

Are you sure this isnt as a result of car tax changes in tuesdays budget?
My diesel car(post2001)has been reduced from £115 to £110.
There is a post on here which gives you links to check your car.

Merlin139

Try the following Link:

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/Changes_to_cost_of_vehicle_tax.htm

Also look at this thread:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=169170&page=1&pp=10

xycom1

Yes, it will be because it's a band C petrol car - the duty has reduced from £105 pa to £100.

They should also have charged £100 at the PO if you'd paid it there - I know some years back when I taxed a car, it had gone up between getting the notice in the post and going to buy the disc from the PO, and they wanted me to pay the extra.