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    Car tax disc to be axed after 93 years

    The tax disc to show motorists have paid vehicle excise duty is to be replaced with an electronic system, Chancellor George Osborne has announced in his Autumn Statement.

    The disc was introduced in 1921 but officials say it is no longer needed with the DVLA and police now relying on an electronic register.

    The new system will allow people to pay the charge by monthly direct debit.

    The Treasury said it showed government was moving "into the modern age".

    It would also make "dealing with government more hassle free", a spokesman added.

    At present, motorists are able to choose whether they pay VED in twelve or six month instalments.

    The latter option costs 10% extra each year, but this is expected to be cut to 5%.

    The new option of paying by monthly direct debit is also expected to cost 5% more than paying for a full year in one go.

    The changes are expected to come into effect in October 2014.


    Read more — >http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-25223631
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    Re: Car tax disc to be axed after 93 years

    About time! I hate it when my tax disc is due; it's also the same month as my MOT so to be able to spread the cost into monthly payments will be most welcomed.
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      Re: Car tax disc to be axed after 93 years

      I think it will be great to spread the cost over 12 months
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        Re: Car tax disc to be axed after 93 years

        Has it's draw backs though like how do you know if say a car was parked in your space and was untaxed? or when buying a car private how do you know if it has tax on it

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          Re: Car tax disc to be axed after 93 years

          I'm not sure how you'd check when buying a car privately but won't they use DVLA records to check who the registered keeper is regardless of where a vehicle might be parked?
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            Re: Car tax disc to be axed after 93 years

            Anyone can go onto the DVLA website and by entering the Reg No. and make of the vehicle can see the Date of Liabilty (tax renewal date), rate of tax, date of first registration, etc.

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