Who else is getting their Summer cars out?
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itcaptainslow said:
A pertinent post for those who only tax their cars through the summer months.
If you’re planning on taxing your car in April, do it TODAY (31st March)!
The RFL rate rises by approximately 10% depending on banding tomorrow - you can avoid this by taxing the car today, but are still able to start the taxation from tomorrow (1st April).
As a side note - cars previously in Band A (so £0) such as my daily drive (a Citroen C1) move to Band B, and are liable for charge, from 2025.
Thanks for the tip. I was thinking of unearthing a convertible but the weather is horrible today but the weather doesn't look great well into April.If you’re planning on taxing your car in April, do it TODAY (31st March)!
The RFL rate rises by approximately 10% depending on banding tomorrow - you can avoid this by taxing the car today, but are still able to start the taxation from tomorrow (1st April).
As a side note - cars previously in Band A (so £0) such as my daily drive (a Citroen C1) move to Band B, and are liable for charge, from 2025.
Took the covers off on Monday and fired it up for the first time since November. All sweet!
Just took it up the lane and back. Touched the brakes and on came the airbag light! Ah, dear, dear Alfas
Anyway it's booked in for a full health check, service, belts etc at the end of the month so we'll just add that to the list of to do's.
Just took it up the lane and back. Touched the brakes and on came the airbag light! Ah, dear, dear Alfas
Anyway it's booked in for a full health check, service, belts etc at the end of the month so we'll just add that to the list of to do's.
itcaptainslow said:
A pertinent post for those who only tax their cars through the summer months.
If you’re planning on taxing your car in April, do it TODAY (31st March)!
The RFL rate rises by approximately 10% depending on banding tomorrow - you can avoid this by taxing the car today, but are still able to start the taxation from tomorrow (1st April).
As a side note - cars previously in Band A (so £0) such as my daily drive (a Citroen C1) move to Band B, and are liable for charge, from 2025.
Thanks for this. I was going to tax it very shortly so would have been taxed from 1st April but may as well benefit from the lower rate so we're all set to hit the road tomorrow If you’re planning on taxing your car in April, do it TODAY (31st March)!
The RFL rate rises by approximately 10% depending on banding tomorrow - you can avoid this by taxing the car today, but are still able to start the taxation from tomorrow (1st April).
As a side note - cars previously in Band A (so £0) such as my daily drive (a Citroen C1) move to Band B, and are liable for charge, from 2025.
itcaptainslow said:
A pertinent post for those who only tax their cars through the summer months.
If you’re planning on taxing your car in April, do it TODAY (31st March)!
The RFL rate rises by approximately 10% depending on banding tomorrow - you can avoid this by taxing the car today, but are still able to start the taxation from tomorrow (1st April).
As a side note - cars previously in Band A (so £0) such as my daily drive (a Citroen C1) move to Band B, and are liable for charge, from 2025.
Are you not then paying an extra month for March? Ok, you're saving on April to October but would the cost of the extra month not potentially wipe that out?If you’re planning on taxing your car in April, do it TODAY (31st March)!
The RFL rate rises by approximately 10% depending on banding tomorrow - you can avoid this by taxing the car today, but are still able to start the taxation from tomorrow (1st April).
As a side note - cars previously in Band A (so £0) such as my daily drive (a Citroen C1) move to Band B, and are liable for charge, from 2025.
john_1983 said:
itcaptainslow said:
A pertinent post for those who only tax their cars through the summer months.
If you’re planning on taxing your car in April, do it TODAY (31st March)!
The RFL rate rises by approximately 10% depending on banding tomorrow - you can avoid this by taxing the car today, but are still able to start the taxation from tomorrow (1st April).
As a side note - cars previously in Band A (so £0) such as my daily drive (a Citroen C1) move to Band B, and are liable for charge, from 2025.
Are you not then paying an extra month for March? Ok, you're saving on April to October but would the cost of the extra month not potentially wipe that out?If you’re planning on taxing your car in April, do it TODAY (31st March)!
The RFL rate rises by approximately 10% depending on banding tomorrow - you can avoid this by taxing the car today, but are still able to start the taxation from tomorrow (1st April).
As a side note - cars previously in Band A (so £0) such as my daily drive (a Citroen C1) move to Band B, and are liable for charge, from 2025.
UTH said:
Yes I wondered that. Can someone let me know the right thing to do as I'm poised to tax it today if that's wise?
I've just taxed mine from tomorrow. The .gov website gives you the option to tax from 1st March or 1st April. Even if you select 1st April you still only pay the lower pre-increase amount. Go on line tomorrow and you'll have no choice but to pay the increased VED.caiss4 said:
UTH said:
Yes I wondered that. Can someone let me know the right thing to do as I'm poised to tax it today if that's wise?
I've just taxed mine from tomorrow. The .gov website gives you the option to tax from 1st March or 1st April. Even if you select 1st April you still only pay the lower pre-increase amount. Go on line tomorrow and you'll have no choice but to pay the increased VED.caiss4 said:
Took the covers off on Monday and fired it up for the first time since November. All sweet!
Just took it up the lane and back. Touched the brakes and on came the airbag light! Ah, dear, dear Alfas
Anyway it's booked in for a full health check, service, belts etc at the end of the month so we'll just add that to the list of to do's.
Is the airbag light coming thing the same as what happens with 147s and 156s where the cable under one of the seats accidentally gets unplugged, triggering the airbag light? Might be worth checking for an easy fixJust took it up the lane and back. Touched the brakes and on came the airbag light! Ah, dear, dear Alfas
Anyway it's booked in for a full health check, service, belts etc at the end of the month so we'll just add that to the list of to do's.
itcaptainslow said:
A pertinent post for those who only tax their cars through the summer months.
If you’re planning on taxing your car in April, do it TODAY (31st March)!
The RFL rate rises by approximately 10% depending on banding tomorrow - you can avoid this by taxing the car today, but are still able to start the taxation from tomorrow (1st April).
As a side note - cars previously in Band A (so £0) such as my daily drive (a Citroen C1) move to Band B, and are liable for charge, from 2025.
Thanks for this. I was going to tax it very shortly so would have been taxed from 1st April but may as well benefit from the lower rate so we're all set to hit the road tomorrow If you’re planning on taxing your car in April, do it TODAY (31st March)!
The RFL rate rises by approximately 10% depending on banding tomorrow - you can avoid this by taxing the car today, but are still able to start the taxation from tomorrow (1st April).
As a side note - cars previously in Band A (so £0) such as my daily drive (a Citroen C1) move to Band B, and are liable for charge, from 2025.
georgeyboy12345 said:
Is the airbag light coming thing the same as what happens with 147s and 156s where the cable under one of the seats accidentally gets unplugged, triggering the airbag light? Might be worth checking for an easy fix
Also common with the Peugeot 306 and I'm sure many many more. Other faults are available. Another post re new VED rates..........
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cerb4.5lee said:
Om said:
Not quite a summer car but the weather recently has been too dreadful to venture out. We managed a run out round Anglesey with a local club last Sunday. Even saw some blue sky before the rain/drizzle/wind returned this week...
Very nice Om! Enjoy it.
How does it compare to your 370?
The Cayman is definitely more a sports car, feeling smaller, more immediate in its responses. Its ride on the 19" wheels is much harsher/louder in the cabin giving it a more mechanical feel. The steering is very responsive though not so quick away from the straight ahead. Gearchange is lovely - very mechanical, precise and well weighted. The brakes (now I have replaced them with new Brembo disks/pads) are very good with noticeably less assistance than the 370z, but ultimately still less stopping power that I have experienced so far.
The 370z in comparison is definitely the GT. Its ride on the 19" wheels is quite refined, There is less 'mechanical' noise in the cabin. It is the 7sp semi auto so a completely different experience there. The 370z is noticeably quicker (the Cayman is the 2.7 with the 5sp box) and whilst it is great fun to drive down twisty roads it isn't its natural habitat compared to the Cayman. It is a great car to cruise around in with the rumble from the big v6, but beyond that the engine sound isn't a patch on the flat 6 in the Cayman though!
Overall the 370z feels like it has an extra layer of refinement over the Cayman. It also has a more usable boot/hatch space that can fit the dogs in. No chance of that in the Cayman!
caiss4 said:
UTH said:
Yes I wondered that. Can someone let me know the right thing to do as I'm poised to tax it today if that's wise?
I've just taxed mine from tomorrow. The .gov website gives you the option to tax from 1st March or 1st April. Even if you select 1st April you still only pay the lower pre-increase amount. Go on line tomorrow and you'll have no choice but to pay the increased VED.itcaptainslow said:
caiss4 said:
UTH said:
Yes I wondered that. Can someone let me know the right thing to do as I'm poised to tax it today if that's wise?
I've just taxed mine from tomorrow. The .gov website gives you the option to tax from 1st March or 1st April. Even if you select 1st April you still only pay the lower pre-increase amount. Go on line tomorrow and you'll have no choice but to pay the increased VED.Om said:
cerb4.5lee said:
Om said:
Not quite a summer car but the weather recently has been too dreadful to venture out. We managed a run out round Anglesey with a local club last Sunday. Even saw some blue sky before the rain/drizzle/wind returned this week...
Very nice Om! Enjoy it.How does it compare to your 370?
The Cayman is definitely more a sports car, feeling smaller, more immediate in its responses. Its ride on the 19" wheels is much harsher/louder in the cabin giving it a more mechanical feel. The steering is very responsive though not so quick away from the straight ahead. Gearchange is lovely - very mechanical, precise and well weighted. The brakes (now I have replaced them with new Brembo disks/pads) are very good with noticeably less assistance than the 370z, but ultimately still less stopping power that I have experienced so far.
The 370z in comparison is definitely the GT. Its ride on the 19" wheels is quite refined, There is less 'mechanical' noise in the cabin. It is the 7sp semi auto so a completely different experience there. The 370z is noticeably quicker (the Cayman is the 2.7 with the 5sp box) and whilst it is great fun to drive down twisty roads it isn't its natural habitat compared to the Cayman. It is a great car to cruise around in with the rumble from the big v6, but beyond that the engine sound isn't a patch on the flat 6 in the Cayman though!
Overall the 370z feels like it has an extra layer of refinement over the Cayman. It also has a more usable boot/hatch space that can fit the dogs in. No chance of that in the Cayman!
I've never even sat in a Porsche(that might change soon though because my BIL has just purchased a 911(991.2) Carrera S cabriolet), so it is great to get an idea of how they drive thanks.
Edited by cerb4.5lee on Friday 31st March 16:43
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