Car Tax Check

Unsure how much car tax you should pay on your new vehicle? That isn’t something that all car salespeople will necessarily know. Why not get ahead and start planning your budget with a full tax check?

Why It’s Important to Check Car Tax?

Once you register a car for the first time, you must set up for tax with the DVLA. This is important even if you are registering a used car. Car tax helps to pay towards several services in the UK, such as road repairs and upgrades. Car tax is something that all UK motorists will need to pay. It is one of the first things you should always budget for! However, when buying a second-hand car, it is not always clear how much car tax you might need to pay in the long run. Therefore, a full check will allow you to prepare your finances adequately. It will also likely give you extra buying confidence and might give you a negotiating advantage. There is little reason in buying a car without knowing how much you are going to need to pay each year to keep your vehicle on the road.

Planning Your Vehicle Finances

There are many factors which will impact the price you pay for running your car over the years. A full licence plate check and car tax check will allow you to start building a clear financial picture of what to expect. Factors which can impact running costs may include rising tax, fuel, repairs and MOTs and insurance. With a full check, you can find out precise data to help you plan ahead without any guesswork. While a car salesperson may be able to help you find out more about car tax, it makes sense to access a full report with all the details clear and in front of you. This way, you can make confident, private decisions about the cars you wish to buy.

What is VED?

VED rates refer to British government valuations on how much tax each UK motorist will be due to pay on their vehicles. There are a number of factors which will impact the amount you pay. However, VED rates generally base around vehicle value and emissions. Therefore, it may actually cost you even less to run an energy-efficient car in terms of taxes, too. A full car tax check will advise you how much VED you stand to pay on your vehicle based on several factors. We will take into account all the emissions data and vehicle typing which the DVLA bases their rates on. This way, instead of taking away a vague estimate, you can be sure that our checks will give you a clear picture of what to expect when you first register your vehicle.

How Much Could I Pay in Car Tax?

This will vary from car to car. While a tax check will let you know what to expect from your rates moving forwards, it’s essential to understand what goes into road tax rates. It’s important to keep in mind the following when it comes to car tax impacts and potential costs:

• The type of fuel you use – diesel, petrol or alternative
• The overall listing price of your car or vehicle
• The expected CO2 emissions from your vehicle
• The age of your vehicle
• When your car was last taxed
• You could pay more than £2,000 for your first tax payment

How Much Does It Cost to Run a Car?

The cost of running a car is going to vary from model to model. However, as mentioned, you can expect to pay up to £2,000 in tax for your first year of vehicle ownership. That applies when you first register your vehicle. In addition to this, there will be regular fuel costs, MOTs, and maintenance fees, as well as insurance costs. Running a car can really add up, which is why it is all the more important to run full checks. In fact, our full licence check will help you to plan for these costs, too. Why not take a look at our full report example and see what you could learn about your next car purchase?