Drivers are remembering car tax change details using a straightforward ‘DVLA tip’
Drivers now have a new way to streamline how they receive information on their car's compliancy.
The DVLA has highlighted a free service motorists can use to keep up with the car tax changes starting earlier this month.
DVLA members note that signing up for an online account with the agency will give you a single reference point for vital information relating to your vehicle’s tax requirements.
Activating a DVLA account allows you to perform tasks including but not limited to:
Opting in for vehicle tax reminders via text or email
Adding and viewing vehicle details like MOT expiration
Applying for a first provisional licence
Renewing your photocard driving licence
Julie Lennard, DVLA Chief Executive, said: “We want to make transacting with us as simple and as streamlined as possible, which is why we will continue to add more features and services to the account so that our customers can get what they need from DVLA quicker and easier than ever before,” The Daily Echo reports.
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Over one million drivers have signed up for a DVLA account.
Vehicles are obligated to be appropriately taxed unless they are specifically exempt.
Drivers who fail to pay their vehicle tax might face a steep fine or court action. They might even face having their vehicles clamped or taken away.
The DVLA reports high compliance, with less than 2% of vehicles being untaxed, The Mirror reports.
April’s most concerning update for drivers comes in the form of higher fees. Increased car tax Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) charges are set to hit almost all petrol and diesel owners.
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The highest increase is for owners of brand new models, which produce a whopping 255g/km of CO2, with first-year rates rising £140 from £2,605 to £2,745.
The standard rate for cars built after 2017 will jump from £180 to £190, while the Expensive Car Supplement for models valued at over £40,000 will also rise to £410.
For cars registered between 2001 and 2017, VED fees will depend on the amount of pollution they emit, but the highest increase will be £40.
Meanwhile, older cars built before 2001 will see a £20 increase in annual charges. Electric and low-pollution cars are still exempt for one more year, but their owners will be charged for the first time from April 2025.
