Road Tax, different amount online than my reminder

gregdedman

Hi everyone,

I recieved a reminder to say that my car tax is soon due for renewal and for 6 months they are asking for £60.50.
To make things easier, i decided to go onto the website and renew from there however, they quote;

'Due to recent budget changes, please note that your rate of Vehicle Excise Duty may vary from that shown on your V11 or V85/1 reminder. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.'

Online they are asking for £63.25

Now i know its only a few pounds but has anyone in the last few days sucessfully used the paper reminder and renewed at the old amount in the post office?

Gordon Brown has a bloody cheek upping car tax right before mine is due! :mad:

anewman

Gordon did it before mine was due too. You will have to pay the new rate. That's why the notice is on the website, to inform you you need to pay the new rate. Post Office will charge you the new rate irrespective of what the reminder says.

saintjanet

anewman is dead right on this,people dont think about it until its too late.Thats what Gordon wants!!

Have you also noticed that if anything goes up,petrol or drink for example it goes up that day.If they are giving you anything, it starts next month or next year.