Expert advice, guides, and insights to help you make informed decisions when buying a used car
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Renewing your car tax in 2026 takes minutes online, by phone or at the Post Office. This guide covers what you need, the 2026 cost, how to renew without a V5C or reminder letter, how to cancel a Direct Debit and what happens if your tax expires.
Importing a car to the UK means paying 20% VAT and, for non-EU vehicles, 10% customs duty. This guide covers EU, Japanese, Indian and classic car import tax rates, how Transfer of Residence relief can remove the charge entirely, and the NOVA declaration you must file before registering.
Disabled car tax exemption lets eligible UK drivers pay 50 per cent less or nothing at all for vehicle tax (VED). This guide explains which benefits qualify, whether the reduction is 50 per cent or 100 per cent, and how to apply.
Electric company car tax (benefit in kind) is just 4 per cent for fully electric cars in 2026/27, compared with up to 37 per cent for petrol and diesel. This guide explains how BIK is calculated and what employees and employers pay.
When you sell a car you must tell DVLA immediately. Road tax is never transferred to the new owner, but any full unused months are refunded automatically by cheque to the address on the V5C log book.
There is no free reg-number lookup for insurance group. Learn who sets UK insurance groups, how the rating system works, and why it matters alongside tax and fuel costs.
Buying a car with outstanding finance can lead to repossession. Learn what happens, your legal position as a private buyer, and how to avoid this mistake.
Car tax (VED) rules are identical across Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland. Learn why regional searches are common and how our free check works UK-wide.
Wondering 'how much is my car tax?' Our guide explains UK VED bands, free tools to check road tax cost, and why your bill might differ from expectations.
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