Showroom Tax

[andykram]

Don't want to worry you people out there still waiting for your GTI but I've just read in the Money section of the Sunday Times about the new car showroom tax which is due to come in after April 1st. This makes the first year of road tax more expensive depending on the CO2 output of the car.
I've no idea how this affects the GTi or how much it's going to cost or whether you or the dealer will have to swallow the cost.
Just thought I'd mention it - sorry for the doom and gloom.

[Spooner]

Any bloody excuse for a new tax.

Go on Gordon, bleed us dry you stupid un-elected c*nt.

That's alright though, as long as you all get your second homes, paid for housekeeping etc etc.

All the while our boys in Afghanistan are stretched the limit with insuffecient equipment and supplies.

Did you know, as a new recruit in the Army, you are given just 20 live rounds to fire during basic training.  After that, you're dropped into a warzone expected to be a formiddable killing machine.

[Snoopy]

showroom tax FFS

[Captain Sensible]

Don't want to worry you people out there still waiting for your GTI but I've just read in the Money section of the Sunday Times about the new car showroom tax which is due to come in after April 1st. This makes the first year of road tax more expensive depending on the CO2 output of the car.
I've no idea how this affects the GTi or how much it's going to cost or whether you or the dealer will have to swallow the cost.
Just thought I'd mention it - sorry for the doom and gloom.

Here is what a GTI will cost you as we are band E right ?
All cars classed in the current bands E and F - which produce between 166g and 226g of CO2/km will also have to pay a higher rate in the first year.

This will range from £250 to £550 in the first year and from £180 to £310 thereafter, depending on the extent of CO2 emissions.

[VWKev]

They have to get their scrappage scheme money back somehow. You all didnt think this was a free service did you ?

[Snoopy]

They have to get their scrappage scheme money back somehow. You all didnt think this was a free service did you ?

They got it back with the other taxes they got from it. VAT in new cars, first registration fee etc. Its why this goverment only gave £1000 as they worked out they would actually not loose out

will cost you as we are band E right ?
All cars classed in the current bands E and F - which produce between 166g and 226g of CO2/km will also have to pay a higher rate in the first year.
This will range from £250 to £550 in the first year and from £180 to £310 thereafter, depending on the extent of CO2 emissions.

So if i understand this correctly anyone whos car is reg'ed in April will tax  £310 next year for there roadtax instead of £180 that anyone whos car is registered this march or earlier will pay yes? and so on and so on?

[Hartside]

From the RAC web site:

People buying new cars from April 1 will be landed with another tax, it has emerged.

The new initiative, known as Showroom Tax, is the second stage in the green-led push to tax vehicles on their C02 emissions.

Research carried out by Autotrader revealed that under the rules drivers of certain vehicles will be hit with an additional tax burden of more than £300 in the first year.

It said that people buying a Honda CR-V with 190g/km C02 emissions after April 1 will be slammed with a first-year VED cost of £550. This is compared with a current cost of £210.

Matt Thompson, group marketing director at Auto Trader, said: "Following its introduction in the 2008 budget, the Showroom Tax has been brought in over a two-year time span. The time delay means many potential buyers are unaware of the impending rise in cost."

However, canny buyers can dodge the tax increase by buying before April 1 or spending time choosing a car which falls into a lower tax band.

Mr Thompson added: "Drivers and eco-friendly motorists who don't want to be stung by the new Showroom Tax, should choose a vehicle from tax-band A."

Copyright © Press Association 2010

Bloody Government!, I'm sick and tired of getting shafted by this bunch of crooks 

[am1w]

Shambles Tax.
I constantly feel well and truly sha5ted and am so very p!55ed off.

[VWKev]

They have to get their scrappage scheme money back somehow. You all didnt think this was a free service did you ?

They got it back with the other taxes they got from it. VAT in new cars, first registration fee etc. Its why this goverment only gave £1000 as they worked out they would actually not loose out

will cost you as we are band E right ?
All cars classed in the current bands E and F - which produce between 166g and 226g of CO2/km will also have to pay a higher rate in the first year.
This will range from £250 to £550 in the first year and from £180 to £310 thereafter, depending on the extent of CO2 emissions.

So if i understand this correctly anyone whos car is reg'ed in April will tax  £310 next year for there roadtax instead of £180 that anyone whos car is registered this march or earlier will pay yes? and so on and so on?

What about the other £1000 ?

[andykram]

From the RAC web site:

People buying new cars from April 1 will be landed with another tax, it has emerged.

The new initiative, known as Showroom Tax, is the second stage in the green-led push to tax vehicles on their C02 emissions.

Research carried out by Autotrader revealed that under the rules drivers of certain vehicles will be hit with an additional tax burden of more than £300 in the first year.

It said that people buying a Honda CR-V with 190g/km C02 emissions after April 1 will be slammed with a first-year VED cost of £550. This is compared with a current cost of £210.

Matt Thompson, group marketing director at Auto Trader, said: "Following its introduction in the 2008 budget, the Showroom Tax has been brought in over a two-year time span. The time delay means many potential buyers are unaware of the impending rise in cost."

However, canny buyers can dodge the tax increase by buying before April 1 or spending time choosing a car which falls into a lower tax band.

Mr Thompson added: "Drivers and eco-friendly motorists who don't want to be stung by the new Showroom Tax, should choose a vehicle from tax-band A."

Copyright © Press Association 2010

Bloody Government!, I'm sick and tired of getting shafted by this bunch of crooks 

Choose to buy your car before the 1st April. That's a laugh isn't it since some have been waiting months!!!!