Car tax changes 2022: How much will my payments increase by?

CAR TAX is yet another expense that's increasing and, as unwanted as it might be, paying will prevent a fine.

Around 719,000 untaxed cars were on the roads at the end of 2021 - avoid risking a penalty like these drivers by discovering the car tax to pay in 2022.

When will my car tax payments go up?

Car tax, or vehicle excise duty, will be increasing from April 1, 2022.

The tax will increase in line with the Retail Price Index, a measure of inflation.

Increases are also dependent on the amount of emissions produced by your car.

How much will my payments increase by?

If your car emits no CO2, your car tax will remain at 0.

If your car's CO2 emissions are between 1 and 50g per km, your standard rate of car tax will increase from £155 to £165, but your first year rate will still be £10.

For cars that emit between 51 and 75g of CO2 per km, the standard rate will increase from £155 to £165, while your first year rate will stay at £25.

If your car emits between 76 and 90g per km, your standard rate will rise from £155 to £165, while your first year rate will increase from £115 to £120.

If your car emits between 91 and 100g of CO2 per km, your standard rate will increase from £155 to £165 and your first year rate will rise from £140 to £150.

For cars producing CO2 of between 101 and 110g per km, the standard rate will increase from £155 to £165 and the first year rate will increase from £160 to £170.

If your car's emissions are between 111 and 130g per km, your standard rate will increase from £155 to £165, while your first year rate will rise from £180 to £190.

If your car emits between 131 and 150g of CO2, your standard rate will increase from £155 to £165 and your first year rate will rise from £220 to £230.

Can I be fined for not taxing my car?

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) runs computer tests every month to check whether the owners of cars registered in the UK have paid tax.

If the system flags up an untaxed vehicle that is not declared SORN (not on the road), the DVLA will send a fine of £80 to the owner.

If this is paid within 28 days, a 50% discount should be applied.

If the fine is not paid, however, the case could be sent to court, which could lead to a fine of up to £1000.

Your car can be clamped by the DVLA until the correct amount of tax is paid.