Hmmmmm, 6 months or 12 !
Hmmmmm, 6 months or 12 !
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Sandgrounder

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564 posts

173 months

Sunday 24th November 2013
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My tax disc on the S3 runs out at the end of November, and because the Winter seemed to drag on forever this year, I have been telling my fellow car enthusiast mates, I'm not taxing my S over the winter again!

I didn't know what the difference in price was until I got the renewal notice, and I was slightly perplexed as to which month I would re-start the Tax period.

Some people start their Tax disc in May, but that seems far too late to me, then I considered taxing for 12 months in early Spring, then cancelling after say 8 or 9 months, but I'm not convinced the financial refund actually makes it worthwhile??

Oh, what the hell, just renewed for 12 months.
I would be fuming if we had a mild winter day, and I was unable to use my favourite toy!

bills1

305 posts

299 months

Sunday 24th November 2013
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You are right to tax it for 12 months, cars deteriorate when not used, just be very choosy when you take it out in mid winter and it will do you a power of godd as well

Niiige

640 posts

198 months

Sunday 24th November 2013
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Keep driving.

I work on the theory that, at worst, I'll get out once every week in mine.

And this afternoon was glorious.

Life is measured not in numerical value, but in experiences !!

Vroom !!


swimmer27

482 posts

211 months

Monday 25th November 2013
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I use my S2 more in the winter months (dry roads) than I do in the summer, I love to wrap up warm then go for a blast, especially down to the South coast to see family.
Not always with the roof down but if its a sunny crisp day then the Targa panels will be removed.

Another reason for keeping her road legal all year round is the main car is getting on a bit now so if that fails to start then I know I have the TVR to fall back on.


Edited by swimmerS2 on Tuesday 10th December 23:16

Oldred_V8S

3,764 posts

267 months

Monday 25th November 2013
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swimmer27 said:
I use my S2 more in the winter months (dry roads) than I do in the summer, I love to wrap up warm then go for a blast, especially down to the South coast to see family.
Not always with the roof down but if its a sunny crisp day then the Targa panels will me removed.

Another reason for keeping her road legal all year round is the main car is getting on a bit now so if that fails to start then I know I have the TVR to fall back on.
So Paul, we're itching to know; does this mean you are keeping it?

S2Mike

3,065 posts

179 months

Monday 25th November 2013
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If you dont tax it over the winter.... You just know that an opportunity will arise when it could be used.
I did this one year in the MGB, a glorious weekend away and I had to use the daily driver, where the MGB would have been a blast.

swimmerS2

482 posts

211 months

Monday 25th November 2013
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Oldred_V8S said:
So Paul, we're itching to know; does this mean you are keeping it?
Well Paul, I'm pleased to say my Mum does not need the money I borrowed paid back as of yet so for now I will drive her around for another year then review things again next November.

Oldred_V8S

3,764 posts

267 months

Tuesday 26th November 2013
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swimmerS2 said:
Well Paul, I'm pleased to say my Mum does not need the money I borrowed paid back as of yet so for now I will drive her around for another year then review things again next November.
Excellent news Paul.
I'm sure your Mum is happy if you are happy.

Griffinr

1,017 posts

203 months

Tuesday 26th November 2013
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swimmerS2 said:
Well Paul, I'm pleased to say my Mum does not need the money I borrowed paid back as of yet so for now I will drive her around for another year then review things again next November.
Ok so long as your Mom is not called Wonga!

Rob.

swimmerS2

482 posts

211 months

Tuesday 26th November 2013
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Oldred_V8S said:
Excellent news Paul.
I'm sure your Mum is happy if you are happy.
Oh yes. The first time I took her for a spin she said "it's very noisy isn't it"

S2Mike

3,065 posts

179 months

Wednesday 27th November 2013
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Excellent news, keeping the TVR, and your Mum is happy.

Elfit

573 posts

233 months

Thursday 5th December 2013
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Tax discs are to be scrapped and replaced by an electronic register bbc clicky

It looks like there will be a "Pay as you go" monthly option which would suit me.


phillpot

17,508 posts

212 months

Thursday 5th December 2013
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Elfit said:
Tax discs are to be scrapped and replaced by an electronic register
It looks like there will be a "Pay as you go" monthly option which would suit me.
Sounds ok to me, even if only not taxed for one month (holidays, dreadful weather, repairing it or whatever)that will out weigh the 5% premium.

V8 GRF

7,299 posts

239 months

Thursday 5th December 2013
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phillpot said:
Elfit said:
Tax discs are to be scrapped and replaced by an electronic register
It looks like there will be a "Pay as you go" monthly option which would suit me.
Sounds ok to me, even if only not taxed for one month (holidays, dreadful weather, repairing it or whatever)that will out weigh the 5% premium.
It's not going to be 'pay as you go'.

You'll still have to choose 6 months or 12 months but be able to spread the cost over monthly payments with a 5% charge for the facility.

Deeman

1,609 posts

211 months

Thursday 5th December 2013
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Elfit said:
It looks like there will be a "Pay as you go" monthly option which would suit me.
Having just read it, it doesn't seem to say its "pay as you go" In the strictest sense - just a way of spreading the cost of the charge. I guess the implication of DDM means it may actually be able to be used in that way. I'm always cautious about getting too excited about anything our government says and does, whether left, right or middle as they tend to choose their words very carefully.

AutoAndy

2,270 posts

244 months

Saturday 7th December 2013
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...my thoughts, based upon my experience....Sorn and do the jobs you wanted to do whilst the "chassis-destroying" wet does it's worst. Re-tax it when you are ready, 2, 3 5.7 months to suit you and deal with next year when the time comes...

Pistom

6,410 posts

188 months

Saturday 7th December 2013
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Niiige said:
Keep driving.

Life is measured not in numerical value, but in experiences !!

Vroom !!
If there ever was a PH quote worth remembering, it is this.

AutoAndy

2,270 posts

244 months

Saturday 7th December 2013
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Pistom said:
If there ever was a PH quote worth remembering, it is this.
....................TRUE......

Niiige

640 posts

198 months

Monday 9th December 2013
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Thank you very much chaps.

May I suggest that this quote is best used, towards a loved one, before embarking upon a demonstration of automotive man maths.