Motorists in Gedling borough reminded new vehicle tax rates come into force on April 1

MOTORISTS in Gedling borough are being reminded new vehicle tax rates are enforced for all cars and some motor homes registered from April 1, 2017.

DVLA bosses say these changes will affect those thinking of changing their cars, rather those who will keep the vehicles that they have.

Under the changes, vehicle tax for the first year will stay based on CO2 emissions.

But after the first year, the amount of tax to pay will depend on the type of vehicle.

Rohan Gye, DVLA vehicle service manager, said: “These changes won’t affect any vehicles that are registered before April 1, 2017.

“So, for anyone who already owns a car or is thinking of buying a used car the rates of vehicle tax will not be changing.

“However, anyone considering buying a new car that will be first registered from April 1 should check the vehicle tax rates table on GOV.UK to find out how much they’ll pay.

“The new vehicle tax rates are £140 a year for petrol or diesel vehicles, £130 a year for alternative fuel vehicles (hybrids, bioethanol and LPG) and £0 a year for vehicles with zero CO2 emissions.”

Vehicles with a list price of more than £40,000, the rate of tax is based on CO2 emissions for the first year.

Following the first year, the rate depends on the type of vehicle (petrol, diesel, zero emission etc) and an extra rate of £310 a year for the next five years.

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After those five years, the vehicle will then be taxed at one of the standard rates, from £140, to £130 or £0, depending on the vehicle.

A low down of information on the new vehicle tax rates can be found on GOV.UK.