Is there a way I can tax my car early?
I am going to the United States this week and will be out of the UK when my car tax expires at the end of next month. The DVLA website details a procedure to get a tax disc early - write a letter, complete a V10 and take it to a DVLA office with your registration document and certificate of motor insurance. I did this but a member of staff at the DVLA told me not to worry about it, and to just renew my tax disc when I get back.
So, for a period of at least seven days my car will not be displaying a valid tax disc. I feel very uncomfortable about this. I could submit a SORN, but this would mean my husband could not drive my car to meet me at the station on my return. What do you suggest?
So, for a period of at least seven days my car will not be displaying a valid tax disc. I feel very uncomfortable about this. I could submit a SORN, but this would mean my husband could not drive my car to meet me at the station on my return. What do you suggest?
Asked on 10 October 2012 by SR, Kirkbuddo by Forfar, Angus
Answered by
Honest John
What I would do is renew the tax online a month early. It costs me an extra £2.50 for an extra month’s tax. I can live with that.
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