Abolishing Tax Discs a Revenue Winner for HMG.

[northernladyuk]

This concept that because I cannot see my tax disc I forget to get one is and has been proven to be absolute bollox and is simple an excuse for not getting their tax disc.

Could you share that proof please?

[FrontEnder]

For those of you who find it too hard to remember to pay the tax when you get a letter or to set up a DD, there's no law saying you can't print the renewal date on a piece of paper and stick that in your windscreen.

After the change, I had the tax disc showing in my car until I sold it.

[SueEllen]

For those of you who find it too hard to remember to pay the tax when you get a letter or to set up a DD, there's no law saying you can't print the renewal date on a piece of paper and stick that in your windscreen.

Oddly enough there was some website or other that allowed you to do that.

[Mordac]

Create a DD...simples...

It doesn't work like that. They send you a paper reminder with a 16 digit code which you enter online, the system checks you have a valid MOT & Insurance, and then you are invited to pay them £245 or whatever it is for the year.
The online system is much easier than going to the post office, but it's certainly not perfect. If, for any reason, you don't get that bit of paper, you are pretty well screwed.

[TheCyclingProgrammer]

It doesn't work like that.

Yes it does. I haven't had a reminder or a code since I set up the DD online when they changed the system. They automatically take the payment each year - it's literally set and forget.

https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-direct-debit/renewing

2. Renewing your vehicle tax

Your vehicle tax will renew automatically when it’s due to run out.

You’ll get an email or letter telling you when your Direct Debit payments will be taken.

You won’t be sent a vehicle tax reminder letter (V11).

[Dark Black]

After the change, I had the tax disc showing in my car until I sold it.

This... I still do - as long as I get 12 months and don't lapse/sorn it for any reason I always know which month it expires. Simples.

you can also check the expiry date online so there's no excuse for missing it.

[SueEllen]

This... I still do - as long as I get 12 months and don't lapse/sorn it for any reason I always know which month it expires. Simples.

you can also check the expiry date online so there's no excuse for missing it.

You could get one of these linky They have a nice red skull design.

[FrontEnder]

This... I still do - as long as I get 12 months and don't lapse/sorn it for any reason I always know which month it expires. Simples.

you can also check the expiry date online so there's no excuse for missing it.

I never looked at it. it stayed there because I cba removing it.

[Dark Black]

You could get one of these linky They have a nice red skull design.

Oooh that's quite funky.. I kinda like the vintage disc too in a retro sort of way...

Nice to see someone making money from a simple idea

[Mordac]

Yes it does. I haven't had a reminder or a code since I set up the DD online when they changed the system. They automatically take the payment each year - it's literally set and forget.

https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-direct-debit/renewing

Thanks for that, I hadn't noticed the change.