Motoring Discussion > Tax discs still issued?	Tax / Insurance / Warranties
Thread Author: Cliff Pope	Replies: 14

Mon 22 Aug 16 13:34   Tax discs still issued? - Cliff Pope

A few days ago I spotted a new car with a tax disc expiring in February 2017, issued in January this year. It looked just like an old disc but with a current date. How come? Are they still issued for special purposes, or are they just an unofficial thing, like the special old ones for classic cars? Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Aug 16 13:36   Tax discs still issued? - Old Navy

They can be bought online with any date and registration number you want. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Aug 16 13:46   Tax discs still issued? - Cliff Pope

I wondered that, but who'd want one? An old one I could understand - I'm considering getting a 1967 and 1968 for my old two. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Aug 16 13:51   Tax discs still issued? - Old Navy

>> I wondered that, but who'd want one? An old one I could understand - I'm >> considering getting a 1967 and 1968 for my old two. >> Old ones I can understand for show purposes, new one fall into the same category as personal "Pratt plates". Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Aug 16 13:57   Tax discs still issued? - FuzzyDuck

Probably for those who forget when the VED is due, they get a reminder every time they approach the vehicle. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Aug 16 13:59   Tax discs still issued? - Old Navy

DVLA reminds me with a renewal form on my doormat. Reply to this message | Report message

Tue 23 Aug 16 15:11   Tax discs still issued? - Boxsterboy

>> DVLA reminds me with a renewal form on my doormat. >> If they sent me one last time, I didn't receive it. All I got was the fine! Nice little earner for DVLA. Reply to this message | Report message

Tue 23 Aug 16 16:01   Tax discs still issued? - rtj70

If you have a smartphone then you could always install an app that can check MOT and road fund licence details and alert you when they are due. Our local MOT place texts coming up to the renewal date. Personally, I have a reminder in my calendar telling me a month before the MOT and RFL are due. Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 27 Aug 16 09:22   Tax discs still issued? - Harleyman

>> If you have a smartphone then you could always install an app that can check >> MOT and road fund licence details and alert you when they are due. >> >> Our local MOT place texts coming up to the renewal date. >> >> Personally, I have a reminder in my calendar telling me a month before the MOT >> and RFL are due. >> Don't need either . I'm married. Reply to this message | Report message

Mon 22 Aug 16 14:03   Tax discs still issued? - VxFan

Some blue badge holders who pay zero VED are encouraged to leave their old disc in the windscreen so that they can continue to park for free in their local area. Reply to this message | Report message

Tue 23 Aug 16 16:00   Tax discs still issued? - Robin O'Reliant

I pay both of ours by direct debit, which renews automatically. Reply to this message | Report message

Tue 23 Aug 16 20:27   Tax discs still issued? - mikeyb

The Lexus is zero rated. When I got it the dealer pointed out to me that I still had to physically tax it as they had several customers who had been fined for thinking they didn't have to bother Reply to this message | Report message

Tue 23 Aug 16 20:32   Tax discs still issued? - Old Navy

My last car was zero rated, it still had to be taxed annually at zero cost. The authorities like to keep the database up to date so they know where to send the FPNs and can charge the parking enforcement companies for your details. Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 24 Aug 16 10:38   Tax discs still issued? - Slidingpillar

Ditto with cars in the 'historic' ie free tax group. Reply to this message | Report message

Sat 27 Aug 16 09:23   Tax discs still issued? - Harleyman

>> The Lexus is zero rated. When I got it the dealer pointed out to me >> that I still had to physically tax it as they had several customers who had >> been fined for thinking they didn't have to bother >> I've known one or two with historic vehicles who've made the same mistake, especially those with pre-1960 who are now also exempt MOT. Reply to this message | Report message