Import Car Tax

[james_lindop]

Hi does anyone know how imported cars will be taxed? am looking to get a 1999 plate type r and its been in uk for a number of years thanks james

[sparky_sj04]

Hi does anyone know how imported cars will be taxed? am looking to get a 1999 plate type r and its been in uk for a number of years thanks james

Probably ok because it's pre-2001 mate..

There are sites that will tell you the exact situation but i can't remember the address so maybe best to Google it..

[P1_Paul]

If it was imported after 2001 then you're going to pay higher tax.(£400+)

If it was imported before then you're ok.

There are ways round it though depending how it was originaly registered. Best to check the V5, if it has no CO2 rating then you're ok, it'll be down as PLG and you'll only pay £185 or so.

[cusco kid]

my son has a 98 and his taxed has not went up m8

[seafar99]

Geo, mine hasn't gone up either BUT i think the retrospective taxation doesn't kick in till later.

[cusco kid]

Geo, mine hasn't gone up either BUT i think the retrospective taxation doesn't kick in till later.

i think if the cars are seven years old and younger m8

[seafar99]

good i'm safe , mines an old banger then.

[jimser]

If it was imported after 2001 then you're going to pay higher tax.(£400+)

If it was imported before then you're ok.

There are ways round it though depending how it was originaly registered. Best to check the V5, if it has no CO2 rating then you're ok, it'll be down as PLG and you'll only pay £185 or so.

mines is registered 12/01 but no co2 rating so does that mean i can swerve the tax humping?