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Motorists, have you removed your paper tax disc from your windscreen yet?

Former_MSE_Andrea
Former_MSE_Andrea Posts: 9,611 Forumite
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edited 9 February 2015 at 1:55PM in Motoring
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According to a poll by the AA of nearly 20,000 members, just 20% has removed the paper tax disc from car windscreens.

Have you taken yours out since the need for paper discs was removed or is it just too hard to let it go after all these years?

There's more info on car tax etc in our Motoring MoneySaving checklist and read our Cheap Petrol & Diesel guide too while you're at it :)
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Motorists - have you removed the paper tax disc from your windscreen? 214 votes

Yes, I've taken it off
48%
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No, it's still on
50%
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Doesn't apply to me
1%
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Comments

  • mcjordi
    mcjordi Posts: 4,238 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    No, it's still on
    took it out.. it runs out the end of the month anyway.
    Sealed pot challenger # 10
    1v100 £15/300
  • sinizterguy
    sinizterguy Posts: 1,178 Forumite
    No, it's still on
    I like it there .... So the one that ran out end of Jan is still there.
  • DSmiffy
    DSmiffy Posts: 791 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    Mine's still there, otherwise I'd have an extra bit of windscreen to clean, pfffttt to that !!!
  • pogofish
    pogofish Posts: 10,853 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Yes, I've taken it off
    Still there. It expired at the end of Jan but I'll remove it the next time I give the car a good clean.

    Its also displayed upside down and on the wrong side but nobody has ever taken issue with that ever! ;)
  • RichardD1970
    RichardD1970 Posts: 3,796 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Yes, I've taken it off
    Yes from the car, no from the bike.
  • cajef
    cajef Posts: 6,283 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Yes, I've taken it off
    Took mine off on the 1/10/14 but it was due for renewal on 1/11/14, I like a clear windscreen.:D
  • Tilt
    Tilt Posts: 3,599 Forumite
    No, it's still on
    Still got disc on my V6 Alfa 159 (expires end of March) as I like people to see how much i'm contributing to our wonderful government. Plus I don't agree with the new system anyway as I think it makes it easier for the determined tax dodger to get away with paying.
    PLEASE NOTE
    My advice should be used as guidance only. You should always obtain face to face professional advice before taking any action.
  • JustinR1979
    JustinR1979 Posts: 1,828 Forumite
    Took mine out, saves cleaning round it.
    Wonder if they will fail mot in the future, over 40mm in swept area - which is where many are/were placed.
  • EdGasket
    EdGasket Posts: 3,503 Forumite
    It's so expensive, I'm getting as much use out of it as I can. Will definitely stay on until its expired!
  • polomints
    polomints Posts: 233 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Yes, I've taken it off
    Reluctantly I took it off because they sent me a !!!! one that fades.
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