Massive increases are set to come into force with some paying for the first time – however there are a number of motorists who can avoid paying
From April 1, many drivers will see their car tax double. However, there are a number of individuals who can completely avoid this payment.
The new standard road tax rate, new taxes for electric vehicles (EVs), tax increases for low-emission vehicles and doubled first-year rates for high-polluting new cars are all set to come into effect.
Fees will increase on a sliding scale, with most of the higher tiers seeing fees double from their current 2024 rates. Models emitting over 255 g/km of CO2 will face the highest increase of £2,745, impacting some of the most popular vehicles on the road.
These significant fees are paid by owners of brand-new vehicles before they switch to the standard rate. This means that common mid-market brands such as Ford and Toyota will have some models affected.
However, certain people and owners of vehicles of a specific age can actually avoid these major changes. From April 1st 2025, the road tax exemption for EVs will end.
Nevertheless, there are still some circumstances in which drivers are exempt from car tax:
Drivers with disabilities
- You can apply for exemption from vehicle tax if you are in receipt of:
- The higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance.
- The higher rate mobility component of Child Disability Payment.
- The enhanced rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
- The enhanced rate mobility component of Adult Disability Payment (ADP).
- Armed Forces Independence Payment.
- War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement.
- You can also apply for a 50% vehicle tax reduction if you are in receipt of:
- The standard rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
- The enhanced rate mobility component of Adult Disability Payment (ADP).
Please visit the ‘Financial help if you’re disabled’ section of the gov.uk website for more information.
Historic cars.
Classic car enthusiasts take note: most vehicles over 40 years old can dodge the car tax, but you’ve got to apply for it. Right now, if your motor was “first registered” on or before 7 January 1984, it’s considered a 1983 build by the DVLA and gets a free pass from car tax starting 1 April 2024. For a more comprehensive explanation, read Webuyanycar’s guide by clicking here.
For more information visit the Gov website here.
