SilverSoop Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Hi all, after trying and trying to get hold of the road tax branch i got so p*ssed off that i decided to write a letter complaining about why my road tax is higher than everybody else's! I said to them that i don't feel it's fair that two supra's bought in the same year and same late-model '97-'98 and bought in 2007 can have two different road tax rates! One owner for instance bought his supra last year and is paying £115.00 for 6 months and i think £220.00 for 12 months... On the other hand, having bought my Supra in the same year, im having to fork out £220.00 for 6 months and something like £400.00 for 12 months! I said to them, tell how that works and why there is such a big difference in the road tax ruling in two identical model cars made in the same year and both bought in 2007?! I am now waiting for a reply and i'll let you all know what the DVLA have said (providing they reply at all!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 If my tax suddenly goes up I'll hunt you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 If my tax suddenly goes up I'll hunt you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Dead man walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 Dead man walking. Yeh...thanks for the support... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 road tax branch I think Road Tax in any of its forms is a complete rip off, but completly Off Topic, googling 'road tax branch', brings this up as the 9th image... http://www.redlinesportscars.com/images/cars/MWW553Klarge.jpg 1971 'K' Marcos 3.0 litre Coupe Classic Car 3.0 Litre Straight 6 Cylinder Volvo engine, 4 speed gearbox with overdrive, Chrome Yellow paintwork, Black interior, Black carpets, Matching black dashboard with original instruments with chrome bezels, Wabasto sunroof, electric windows, adjustable pedals, stereo system, stainless steel exhaust, original Cosmic alloy wheels, road tax exempt, This car is in very nice condition and is in the final stages of being properly sorted out ourselves, the car will shortly have a new MOT. A rare chance to aquire a rare sought after classic Marcos car. That car's sold sadly, but they do have a 1997 Marcos Mantis Spyder for £18500 which does look rather nice http://www.redlinesportscars.com/images/cars/R1GGMlarge.jpg 1997 'R' Marcos Mantis Spyder 4.6 Litre Quad Cam V8 engine, 350 bhp. 5 speed gearbox, BMW Oxford Green metallic paintwork, black leather interior, Green carpets, air conditioning, power steering, elm veneer dashboard with black instruments, electric windows/pedals/mirrors, adjustable steering wheel, stereo system, alarm/immobiliser, lined black hood & tonneau cover, matching rear spoiler, Racing brakes with 6 pot calipers, Racing exhaust system, Racing suspension, 18" Gold Dymag Racing alloy wheels, An interesting example of this very fast rare car, please call now to avoid disappointment. (At least it was an informative wildly off topic post, better than what most of you jokers put ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 I think Road Tax in any of its forms is a complete rip off, but completly Off Topic, googling 'road tax branch', brings this up as the 9th image... http://www.redlinesportscars.com/images/cars/MWW553Klarge.jpg 1971 'K' Marcos 3.0 litre Coupe Classic Car 3.0 Litre Straight 6 Cylinder Volvo engine, 4 speed gearbox with overdrive, Chrome Yellow paintwork, Black interior, Black carpets, Matching black dashboard with original instruments with chrome bezels, Wabasto sunroof, electric windows, adjustable pedals, stereo system, stainless steel exhaust, original Cosmic alloy wheels, road tax exempt, This car is in very nice condition and is in the final stages of being properly sorted out ourselves, the car will shortly have a new MOT. A rare chance to aquire a rare sought after classic Marcos car. That car's sold sadly, but they do have a 1997 Marcos Mantis Spyder for £18500 which does look rather nice http://www.redlinesportscars.com/images/cars/R1GGMlarge.jpg 1997 'R' Marcos Mantis Spyder 4.6 Litre Quad Cam V8 engine, 350 bhp. 5 speed gearbox, BMW Oxford Green metallic paintwork, black leather interior, Green carpets, air conditioning, power steering, elm veneer dashboard with black instruments, electric windows/pedals/mirrors, adjustable steering wheel, stereo system, alarm/immobiliser, lined black hood & tonneau cover, matching rear spoiler, Racing brakes with 6 pot calipers, Racing exhaust system, Racing suspension, 18" Gold Dymag Racing alloy wheels, An interesting example of this very fast rare car, please call now to avoid disappointment. (At least it was an informative wildly off topic post, better than what most of you jokers put ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Because your emissions are stamped on the V5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 Because your emissions are stamped on the V5 Yeh i know but the point is Dazzi, why hasn't it happened to anyone else with other model's made in '97-'98 and bought in the same year (2007)?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Yeh i know but the point is Dazzi, why hasn't it happened to anyone else with other model's made in '97-'98 and bought in the same year (2007)?? Because there weren't any mate ... or they were done the sneaky way bypassing the test.. but that costs a lot. TBH I don't know of any other >97 Supra registered in the last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 Because there weren't any mate ... or they were done the sneaky way bypassing the test.. but that costs a lot. TBH I don't know of any other >97 Supra registered in the last year. Well i can only try can't i mate... There was a member on here who bought his supe last yeae and was either a '97 or '98 cant remember what his user name was now though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I might complain that I don't get the full CAT test in my MOT... See if I can get it changed for all soops.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 I might complain that I don't get the full CAT test in my MOT... See if I can get it changed for all soops.. Yeh, go for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 i really dont get all these new car tax laws. what about if you buy an import that came in after Mar 01 (the age of cars when the new tax prices start)?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 we registered a 98 supra last week and iits the normal road tax £115 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 yeah but this new thing doesnt start til Apr 09 mate.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 we registered a 98 supra last week and iits the normal road tax £115 EXACTLY! how is it that im paying ALOT more???? Two car's and the same model...mine registered last year and i pay £220.00 for 6 months. '98 Supra registered this year and £115.00...WTF?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 yeah but this new thing doesnt start til Apr 09 mate.... Well i have got to pay £220.00 for 6 months and £400.00 for 12 months and my road tax is due for next month. I couldn't get hold of these a*se hole's, so i wrote to them instead... Its a situation like what Jurgen has said, really confuses me and im convinced, the DVLA have buggered up somewhere along the lines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Hi all, after trying and trying to get hold of the road tax branch i got so p*ssed off that i decided to write a letter complaining about why my road tax is higher than everybody else's! I said to them that i don't feel it's fair that two supra's bought in the same year and same late-model '97-'98 and bought in 2007 can have two different road tax rates! One owner for instance bought his supra last year and is paying £115.00 for 6 months and i think £220.00 for 12 months... On the other hand, having bought my Supra in the same year, im having to fork out £220.00 for 6 months and something like £400.00 for 12 months! I said to them, tell how that works and why there is such a big difference in the road tax ruling in two identical model cars made in the same year and both bought in 2007?! I am now waiting for a reply and i'll let you all know what the DVLA have said (providing they reply at all!) poor dvla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 P1sses me off that I have to tax the 405 and the Supra even though I can only drive one or the other at any one time. On a brighter note, just paid the road tax on my wife's Clio -- £35 for 12 months. I don't bother with taxing the bike (track only). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Well i have got to pay £220.00 for 6 months and £400.00 for 12 months and my road tax is due for next month. I couldn't get hold of these a*se hole's, so i wrote to them instead... Its a situation like what Jurgen has said, really confuses me and im convinced, the DVLA have buggered up somewhere along the lines! i rang DVLA y/day (go through on the local office number its quicker) and they told me the new thing doesnt start until April 09. so i checked and said if my tax is due 1st June 08 and i tax it for a year it'll still be old rates and she confirmed.... ...strange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 i rang DVLA y/day (go through on the local office number its quicker) and they told me the new thing doesnt start until April 09. so i checked and said if my tax is due 1st June 08 and i tax it for a year it'll still be old rates and she confirmed.... ...strange For the life of me, i don't get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Mine's a '97 and I paid £185 for 12 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Angry Koala Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 ESVA testing for CO2 is only undertaken on cars manufactured post 01/01/1997 according to the DVLA themselves...... As I understand it the wording on the V5 is "declared manufactured 19XX", is that correct? They don't actually require you to prove the date of manufacture, just to declare it to the best of your knowledge...... So, send your V5 back to the DVLA as a "change to vehicle details" saying it was only when your wife/mother/girlfriend pointed it out that you noticed they had your 1996 car registered as a 1998, how very odd, and please could they correct this oversight.....and also once this is corrected can they remove the CO2 figure from the records as this obviously will no longer apply.... Or do you think they know who you are now and it's too late?! Oh and I never suggested this at all, I'm sure it's very naughty if not downright illegal!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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