S40 V40 Cars: - Car Tax up again

morrismen · Feb 20th, 2018, 20:28

1.8 SE V40 2003 - annual tax has gone up to £280.00 per year! Penalising the poor as usual through an emissions tax when it used to be a vehicle tax.

I wouldn't buy a 1.0 eco-boost dinky toy or a battery powered pony if they charged double the tax because with the first one the eco-engines and water pumps blow up within a year and the second there are no free battery charging units in the UK like there are everywhere in Norway.

I'm keeping my V40 until it dies, which is more likely than the planet dying in my lifetime

loely · Feb 22nd, 2018, 11:11

They all act as if I drive a eco3 car if I could affort a Eco6.They punish you becouse you are poor and did not steel enough money from the goverment.

Baffler · Feb 22nd, 2018, 16:11

If it's any consolation, Morrismen, we pay €305 for three months on our 2.5 diesel. Yes, you read correctly...€305 for 3 months or €1080 per annum. Pre 2009 the tax system is based on engine capacity. Post 2009 it's based on emissions...a Green Party initiative to stop the planet melting and save the automotive industry from going under.

The system in the Republic of Ireland, in my humble opinion, is total discriminatory. For example; Mr. New Company Car can drive 30,000 miles a year for the princely sum of €200 whereas we, the ones who choose to maintain an older vehicle, do approximately 8,000 miles for €1080 or €1220 if paid quarterly. Shocking isn't it!

There's my rant for the day!

bobthecabbage · Feb 22nd, 2018, 19:51

I was put out that mine has gone up to £150!

Feb 20th, 2018, 20:28	#1
morrismen Senior Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2023 13:02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London	Car Tax up again 1.8 SE V40 2003 - annual tax has gone up to £280.00 per year! Penalising the poor as usual through an emissions tax when it used to be a vehicle tax. I wouldn't buy a 1.0 eco-boost dinky toy or a battery powered pony if they charged double the tax because with the first one the eco-engines and water pumps blow up within a year and the second there are no free battery charging units in the UK like there are everywhere in Norway. I'm keeping my V40 until it dies, which is more likely than the planet dying in my lifetime __________________ Volvo V40 1.8 Petrol SE 2003

Feb 22nd, 2018, 11:11	#2
loely Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2018 12:57 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: heers	car tax They all act as if I drive a eco3 car if I could affort a Eco6.They punish you becouse you are poor and did not steel enough money from the goverment.

Feb 22nd, 2018, 16:11	#3
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 19:44 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	If it's any consolation, Morrismen, we pay €305 for three months on our 2.5 diesel. Yes, you read correctly...€305 for 3 months or €1080 per annum. Pre 2009 the tax system is based on engine capacity. Post 2009 it's based on emissions...a Green Party initiative to stop the planet melting and save the automotive industry from going under. The system in the Republic of Ireland, in my humble opinion, is total discriminatory. For example; Mr. New Company Car can drive 30,000 miles a year for the princely sum of €200 whereas we, the ones who choose to maintain an older vehicle, do approximately 8,000 miles for €1080 or €1220 if paid quarterly. Shocking isn't it! There's my rant for the day! __________________ Liam... '96 854 TDI SE, '99 V70 2.5D S, '05 C70 2.0T Collection, '05 S80 2.0T SE, '15 V70 D4 SE Lux Nav.

Feb 22nd, 2018, 19:51	#4
bobthecabbage Premier Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2020 21:26 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Plymouth	I was put out that mine has gone up to £150! __________________ '04 V40 1.9D

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