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North Wales Live
03-06-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
How to check using a number plate checker if the £150 DVLA car tax increase affects you
Motorists can use a number plate checker tool to see if they will be affected by the DVLA's £150 car tax increase. The AA is warning drivers that the change could have a significant impact on many people's finances. For many drivers, especially those with older fuel-efficient cars, the change in VED could lead to a steep rise in their car tax bill. Experts warn that vehicles registered between 2001 and 2017, which are still taxed under the older CO2-based system, are most at risk for the increase. According to roadside assistance expert Jack Cousens, the changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) could be a "major financial shock" for millions of car owners whose vehicles are still paying VED under the old system. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here He said: "VED changes and future increases threaten a major financial shock to the finances of millions of car owners whose vehicles are still paying VED under the 2001-2017 CO2-banded system." Cousens highlighted the impact on drivers with older, eco-friendly models, saying: "For those with ageing low-CO2 small family and city cars, the transition to the current standard VED rate could see a hike of £150 or more a year on their motoring tax. "With the average car currently paying £436.84 in fuel duty a year – or £524.21 when VAT is added at the pump – a £150 increase in the VED they will pay represents a 34% hike on top of what they are already paying in fuel duty." Drivers can use WeBuyAnyCar's free online service to quickly find out details about their vehicle, including its engine size, power output, and CO2 emissions. The car valuation provider details: "What's more, if you run the vehicle's plate number through our reg plate checker, we can provide you with the following information in an instant: Year and registration date, Make, model, colour, fuel and transmission type, Engine size (cc), power (kw) and CO2 (g/km), Whether the vehicle is imported," reports the Liverpool Echo. It will also offer insights into "the number of previous keepers – and the date ownership was transferred to the current keeper," plus "tax status, tax due date and MOT history." Typically, your car's registration number can be found on the number plates at the front and back of the vehicle. It can also be located in the vehicle's V5C logbook. The advice for potential buyers of used cars is to note down the registration number and use a licence plate check tool. It said: "If you are thinking about buying a used car, we would recommend making a note of the registration number and running it through our licence plate check tool. This will help to ensure everything meets with your expectations."
Wales Online
03-06-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
How to check using a number plate checker if the £150 DVLA car tax increase affects you
How to check using a number plate checker if the £150 DVLA car tax increase affects you The DVLA car tax is set to increase for some drivers but many are unaware that they will be affected This tool will help drivers determine if the rise affects them Motorists can use a number plate checker tool to see if they will be affected by the DVLA's £150 car tax increase. The AA is warning drivers that the change could have a significant impact on many people's finances. For many drivers, especially those with older fuel-efficient cars, the change in VED could lead to a steep rise in their car tax bill. Experts warn that vehicles registered between 2001 and 2017, which are still taxed under the older CO2-based system, are most at risk for the increase. According to roadside assistance expert Jack Cousens, the changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) could be a "major financial shock" for millions of car owners whose vehicles are still paying VED under the old system. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here He said: "VED changes and future increases threaten a major financial shock to the finances of millions of car owners whose vehicles are still paying VED under the 2001-2017 CO2-banded system." Cousens highlighted the impact on drivers with older, eco-friendly models, saying: "For those with ageing low-CO2 small family and city cars, the transition to the current standard VED rate could see a hike of £150 or more a year on their motoring tax. "With the average car currently paying £436.84 in fuel duty a year – or £524.21 when VAT is added at the pump – a £150 increase in the VED they will pay represents a 34% hike on top of what they are already paying in fuel duty." Drivers can use WeBuyAnyCar's free online service to quickly find out details about their vehicle, including its engine size, power output, and CO2 emissions. The car valuation provider details: "What's more, if you run the vehicle's plate number through our reg plate checker, we can provide you with the following information in an instant: Year and registration date, Make, model, colour, fuel and transmission type, Engine size (cc), power (kw) and CO2 (g/km), Whether the vehicle is imported," reports the Liverpool Echo. It will also offer insights into "the number of previous keepers – and the date ownership was transferred to the current keeper," plus "tax status, tax due date and MOT history." Typically, your car's registration number can be found on the number plates at the front and back of the vehicle. It can also be located in the vehicle's V5C logbook. The advice for potential buyers of used cars is to note down the registration number and use a licence plate check tool. Article continues below It said: "If you are thinking about buying a used car, we would recommend making a note of the registration number and running it through our licence plate check tool. This will help to ensure everything meets with your expectations."
Daily Record
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
Motorists urged 'check number plate' to see if they owe DVLA £150 tax hike
With new car tax rates in force, drivers can use a useful online tool to see what they owe instantly With Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) having increased for many drivers since April 1 and warnings that it increase in car tax could cause a 'major financial shock' for motorists, it is important to know what you owe. Vehicle tax changes mean that those with an ageing, low CO2 emission vehicle are facing a rise of £150 a year in the charge. The AA has warned that the new rates could be a shock to road users. Jack Cousens said millions of motorists will have to pay more in VED. And he said this, coupled with annual fuel duty, means drivers, from across the spectrum of vehicles, are being hit hard in the pocket. He said: "VED changes and future increases threaten a major financial shock to the finances of millions of car owners whose vehicles are still paying VED under the 2001-2017 CO2 -banded system. "For those with ageing low-CO2 small family and city cars, the transition to the current standard VED rate could see a hike of £150 or more a year on their motoring tax." He added: "With the average car currently paying £436.84 in fuel duty a year – or £524.21 when VAT is added at the pump – a £150 increase in the VED they will pay represents a 34% hike on top of what they are paying in fuel duty." Drivers who have no idea how much they need to pay can find out quickly by using WeBuyAnyCar's free online number plate checker. The handy online tool allows you to enter your vehicle registration and it will calculate their vehicle's engine size (cc), power (kw) and CO2 (g/km). This means they can then calculate their VED over the next year. And the number plate checker also details your tax status, your due date and MOT history meaning owners can ensure it is all in order and avoid any penalties. The DVLA will issue an £80 fine for those who fail to renew their vehicle tax. And not having your car taxed can also result in your insurance being voided, so it's crucial to know what and when you owe it. VED can be paid in one instalment for the year or it can be split into monthly payments with a direct debit. The number plate checker is also a useful tool if you are looking at buying a used car. WeBuyAnyCar says: "What's more, if you run the vehicle's plate number through our reg plate checker, we can provide you with the following information in an instant: Year and registration date, make, model, colour, fuel and transmission type, Engine size (cc), power (kw) and CO2 (g/km), whether the vehicle is imported." It can also tell buyers the number of previous owners the vehicle has had and the date ownership was transferred to the current keeper. Data shows that 58 per cent of drivers are subject to the older vehicle VED scheme, which is based on CO2 emissions. VED prices are also up for new petrol, diesel and electric models registered after 2017 with standard fees up from £190 to £195. Meanwhile, vehicles registered between 1985 and 2001 will pay up to £20 more in VED fees with prices calculated based on the size of their engine. Check your number plate here.
Scotsman
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Win a £60,000 BMW M5 for just 5p in latest BOTB giveaway
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Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Drivers can use this number plate checker to see if they need to pay £150 tax
The DVLA raised VED rates on April 1 for the majority of petrol, diesel, and electric vehicle owners, leading to significant increases for some drivers - Here's how to check if you're affected Car tax went up on April 1 and you can check if you've been impacted by using a simple online tool. The DVLA introduced the latest vehicle excise duty (VED) rates on April 1. VED - more commonly known as car tax - is paid every year and is a legal requirement for all vehicles registered in the UK. Anyone who fails to tax their vehicle on time faces being hit with an £80 fine, as well as voiding their car insurance. You need to pay tax when the vehicle is first registered and this covers the car for the next 12 months. You then pay vehicle tax every six or 12 months after this at a different rate. Cars registered between March 1, 2001 to March 31, 2017 are taxed based on their CO2 emissions. Cars registered on or after April 1, 2017 pay a first-year figure according to their emissions, and this is different for every car this group, then pay the same flat rate going forward. The AA have warned that for many, this will hit wallets hard, with breakdown expert Jack Cousens warning of a "major financial shock". He said: "VED changes and future increases threaten a major financial shock to the finances of millions of car owners whose vehicles are still paying VED under the 2001-2017 CO2-banded system." Cousens noted that those with older, eco-friendlier cars might face a sudden and steep increase in their car tax bills, adding: "For those with ageing low-CO2 small family and city cars, the transition to the current standard VED rate could see a hike of £150 or more a year on their motoring tax." He further underscored the existing pressure on vehicle owners' purses, highlighting the already hefty annual fuel duties faced by drivers before this tax rise. He said: "With the average car currently paying £436.84 in fuel duty a year – or £524.21 when VAT is added at the pump – a £150 increase in the VED they will pay represents a 34% hike on top of what they are paying in fuel duty." Government data reveals that a significant 58% of UK motorists are subject to the older vehicle VED scheme, which is based on CO2 emissions. Motorists can quickly find out their vehicle's engine size (cc), power (kw) and CO2 (g/km) using WeBuyAnyCar's free online number plate checker. The online tool helps drivers calculate how much they'll need to pay for VED over the next year. The number plate checker also provides information on tax status, tax due date, and MOT history. From April 1, rates for cars emitting between one and 50 grams of CO2 per kilometre, including hybrid vehicles, increased from £10 to £110 for 2025-26 for the first year. Similar hikes were introduced for cars emitting 51-75g/km of CO2 ,with the cost going from £30 to £130. The biggest price hike was seen for owners of vehicles that emit 76g/km of CO2 and above going to from £135 to £270. Brits who buy the most polluting petrol and diesel cars (over 255g/km) now need to fork out £5,490 - up from the £2745 before. First-year VED rate for new zero-emission vehicles have remained low at £10 until the 2029-30 tax year - although it is £10 more than what drivers previously paid. From the second tax payment onwards, EV drivers pay the standard rate which is £195.
