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Tax question on buying second hand car

SPANIEL36
SPANIEL36 Posts: 1,905 Forumite
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hi guys, ive searched and searched for the answer before coming on here and ive even emailed the DVLA but no reply.

I had my car written off last week, i am looking to buy a new vehicle this weekend. My question is that if i apply online for tax with direct debits does it want 6 months of payments upfront then a monthly direct debit OR 1 months tax payment then monthly payments after that?

I cant do an enquiry as its asking for the reference number

i was just wondering if anyone knew the answer

Many Thanks

Comments

  • OddballJamie
    OddballJamie Posts: 2,660 Forumite
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    If the car is brand new then you can't use the direct debit method just yet.

    However used, but new to you, you just pay monthly with a 5% surcharge. You don't have to pay six months upfront.
  • SPANIEL36
    SPANIEL36 Posts: 1,905 Forumite
    It will be a used vehicle I was just unclear what the options would be with it being my first purchase of tax for the vehicle. Do they make u buy 6months worth first then monthly DD after it can u purchase monthly DD straight away
  • societys_child
    societys_child Posts: 7,110 Forumite
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    From the post above yours . .
    OddballJamie wrote: »
    . . . you just pay monthly with a 5% surcharge. You don't have to pay six months upfront.
  • SPANIEL36
    SPANIEL36 Posts: 1,905 Forumite
    Hi back again I've just been looking online and apparently the DD option doesn't start until 1st November, I'm looking to buy a car this weekend does that mean I will have to buy 6months tax?
  • heartbreak_star
    heartbreak_star Posts: 8,286 Forumite
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    SPANIEL36 wrote: »
    Hi back again I've just been looking online and apparently the DD option doesn't start until 1st November, I'm looking to buy a car this weekend does that mean I will have to buy 6months tax?


    Yes. :)

    HBS x
    "I believe in ordinary acts of bravery, in the courage that drives one person to stand up for another."

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  • jimjames
    jimjames Posts: 18,382 Forumite
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    SPANIEL36 wrote: »
    Hi back again I've just been looking online and apparently the DD option doesn't start until 1st November, I'm looking to buy a car this weekend does that mean I will have to buy 6months tax?

    You're also paying for the whole of Oct despite only using the car for 5 days.

    Can you wait till next Sat and you'll save the whole month. Guess it depends how much the tax is, £280 is worth it, £30 wouldn't bother
    Remember the saying: if it looks too good to be true it almost certainly is.
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