2022 tax changes will impact petrol and diesel car owners the most – find out how much you’re paying
TAX changes this year will impact petrol and diesel car owners the most.
Here we take a look at how road tax is set to rise in line with inflation - and how much you will be paying…
Vehicle Excise Duty, or VED, is also referred to as vehicle tax, car tax or road tax.
Most vehicles used - or parked - on public roads in the UK will be subject to VED.
It’s collected and enforced by the DVLA, and if you aren’t using your vehicle, you must make a SORN, or Statutory Off Road Notification, to take it off the road.
The amount you pay will depend on how old your car is and how environmentally friendly is it.
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Only owners of brand new cars that produce 0 grams of CO2 emissions and have a price of less than £40,000 are exempt.
If you have a disability, you may also be exempt from car tax.
You can find out exactly how much you’ll be paying by using the
The cost of tax varies depending on the make, model, year and value of your car.
The amount you pay may change each year as your car ages or if you get a new one altogether.
Costs range between £25 and £2,245.
If you are caught driving your vehicle without tax, you will face an £80 on the spot fine.
This can be reduced by half if paid within 28 days though.
Should you fail to pay the fine, it could increase up to £1,000 and the case could end up in court.