UK car tax overview

  • All you need to know about
    UK car tax (aka 'road tax')
  • Changes to car tax and
    fuel duty in Budget 2013

Car tax bands 2013-14

What are the current tax bands?

For cars registered since 2001, car tax is now based on one of thirteen CO2 bands (A to M)... more »

Tax rates for older cars pre-2001

For cars registered before 2001, car tax is charged according to engine size as measured in 'cc'... more »

Find cars by tax band

Car tax calculator

  • Car tax calculated for all
    new and used UK cars
  • Check your car tax rates
    for 2012-2013 here

Find car tax by make & model

UK fuel duty rates

Current fuel duty rates 2013-2014

UK fuel duty is currently 58p per litre for petrol and diesel. For vehicle fuels with lower emissions... more »

How much of the pump price is tax?

For petrol and diesel, fuel duty currently accounts for around 50% of the price at the pump... more »

Car tax practicalities

  • How to check your car
    tax is correct
  • How to apply for or renew
    your car tax


 
 
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