Save money on car tax

Did you know that if you buy a new car or a car that was registered on or after the first of March, 2001, then the amount of tax you pay is less for cars with lower carbon dioxide emissions. For instance, if you drive a petrol car that is deemed to produce less than 100g CO₂ / km then you would pay only £65 a year. If it produced over 185g CO₂ / km then you would pay £165 a year. To see the full picture of GVED (Graduated Vehicle Excise Duty), have a look at this table on the DVLA site.

If your car was registered on or after the first of March, 2001, you can find out what Vehicle Excise Duty you will have to pay by visiting this website. If you're considering buying a new car, don't forget to check this site first!

If you're buying a second hand car that was registered before the first of March, 2001, only engine size is considered. Basically, if you buy a car with an engine size of 1549cc or less then you could save £60 a year - click here for more info.

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