Tax Exempt Cars – What You Need To Know

Here is a look at vehicles which the government have deemed exempt from paying road road tax. It is actually
quite simple.

Old Vehicles
If a car was constructed before January 1st in 1973 then it is classed as a ‘historic vehicle’ and so doesn’t have to pay.

Still Need To Tax It?
Although your car may be classed as exempt it doesn’t mean you don’t have to have ‘vehicle tax’, you still have to renew your ‘free’ tax disc every year via the DVLA.

What Else Applies For The Freebie?

• Some disabled people (depends on certain benefits)
• Mobility scooters and powered wheel chairs (must have maximum speed of 8mph)

What About Other Vehicles?
Electric, mowing and steam powered all come under separate tax classes, not under ‘vehicle tax’.

We hope this answers your questions. Any other problems, please post them below in the comments section!

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