New tax rules

[Doive]

We are planning to come back from holiday on Wednesday 1st October and collect our new car - the same day the tax rules change. Am I right in thinking that we will need to tax the vehicle, even though it presently has four months tax on the screen? I think the tax becomes invalid on change of ownership under the new rules.

[Rissy]

Good one!

First day of change. I'd think you're right, unfortunately. Might be worth a check with the DVLA and see if you can wangle something. If you don't ask, you don't get. Otherwise, can you not "pick up the car" on the 30th? :wink:

[Guinney1971]

just date the change of ownership on the V5C as September I would have thought would
be the easiest way round it, regardless of what physical day you pick the car up