Car Tax Renewal

[taichiperson]

My car tax is due at the end of December. I've heard that renewal reminders are not always sent out - how can I renew if I don't get a reminder?

[taichiperson]

Oh, and I'm paying by Direct Debit.

[Mamyalynne]

Does this help?


https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-direct-debit/setting-up

[fiction-factory]

I'm sure you will get a reminder. I think the stories about them not being issued may often emanate from people who failed to renew. But if a 4-5 days before your renewal date you haven't received one , just ring up

[jennyjoan]

I got a reminder - bring your valid certificate to the post office - they will see to you.

My last 4 tax renewals were only £20. I think it is to do with the emission from the car so don't know regarding the direct debit - again post office will advise.

[taichiperson]

Thanks all - I just found the right web page, and it tells me that once you've set up a Direct Debit, that continues until the car is sold or declared SORN.https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-direct-debit/setting-up

[jennyjoan]

^^^ valid motor certificate

[Mamyalynne]

https://www.gov.uk/car-tax-disc-without-v11-reminder

[Islay]

Do you pay monthly by direct debit? If so I was under the impression that it just continued on a monthly basis until you inform them otherwise.

[Mamyalynne]

That's true Islay, says in the first link.

[taichiperson]

Still answering my own question - you also have to have a valid MOT and there has to be enough money in your bank account to cover the Direct Debit. Here's a better link. https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-direct-debit/setting-up

[Islay]

I think it is a brilliant system - I never have to worry about renewing again - it just keeps going.

[Mamyalynne]

You should do.

[Mamyalynne]

Yes you should but if you really have no idea of when it expires then ring to check.

[Mamyalynne]

Or use this...


https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-tax

[smartypants10101]

pay it monthyly by direct debit