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Car Tax Direct Debit change

Hi there

I want to change my car tax direct debit from 6 monthly to annually. I can see from the DVLA website that I need to cancel my direct debit at the bank but how to do know when and how to set a new one up? Will I get sent a new notification to pay the tax (as don't currently get one) or will I have to try to remember? I don't want to accidentally not pay!

Thanks

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  • Mildly_Miffed
    Mildly_Miffed Posts: 2,327 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Fourth Anniversary Name Dropper

    Cancel the DD.

    When the expiry of the tax you've paid for comes around, you'll get a V11 reminder.
    Set a new DD up.

    They don't send V11s if there's a DD in place.

  • Arunmor
    Arunmor Posts: 802 Forumite
    500 Posts Second Anniversary Name Dropper

    I would just tax it annually by card when the V11 comes through the door and keep a note on your calendar.

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