marsh man Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 I had a look the other day to see when my road tax is due as I bought my motor in July and I wasn't sure weather I taxed it from July or kept it on my driveway till August , as it turned out Iwas running my car for two days without it being taxed , I then taxed it straight away on line and as luck would have it no harm was done , the reason why I started this thread is , do the D V L A still send out reminders as I never got one ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, marsh man said: I had a look the other day to see when my road tax is due as I bought my motor in July and I wasn't sure weather I taxed it from July or kept it on my driveway till August , as it turned out Iwas running my car for two days without it being taxed , I then taxed it straight away on line and as luck would have it no harm was done , the reason why I started this thread is , do the D V L A still send out reminders as I never got one ?? I have had one this week. Together with a demand for £695. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobydog Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 Weird coincidence this thread came up, got home from work and my wife informed me her tax had run out on the at the beginning of August but no reminder, checked like marsh man out of curiosity, now back dated and paid but defo no reminder. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 I got a reminder this week £180 for my Nissan Juke. Will do it by phone a couple of days before the end of the month. I also put it on my calendar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 I have heard that yes they do send them out but do not rely on it. The onus is on you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted August 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 20 minutes ago, London Best said: I have had one this week. Together with a demand for £695. Good god L B , I taxed mine for six months as we will soon be parting company and it was I believe £159 , I have bought cars cheaper than your car tax . 8 minutes ago, scobydog said: Weird coincidence this thread came up, got home from work and my wife informed me her tax had run out on the at the beginning of August but no reminder, checked like marsh man out of curiosity, now back dated and paid but defo no reminder. S There you go , glad I wasn't the only one who never got a reminder , I will now check my driving licence to see when that is due for renewal as I am coming up for 76 , I got a year or so grace due to the pandemic so I am not really sure how long mine will last for , as Dunks just said , the onus is on you . MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 i all ways get a reminder, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted August 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 11 minutes ago, mossy835 said: i all ways get a reminder, Yea didn't we all , but me and one member who replied didn't get one this year and how many people who are driving there motors just persume ( like I did ) that a reminder will come through the letter box and just carry on driving because a reminder haven't turned up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGGIE Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 I taxed my car earlier in the week online after getting a reminder. It was a 2 minute job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 I am relieved to read that so many didn't get reminders. My wife thought that she was the only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted August 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, amateur said: I am relieved to read that so many didn't get reminders. My wife thought that she was the only one. You are not alone , This thread could be a reminder to remind the members to check there road tax details if they are waiting for a D V L A reminder, Fridays night happy hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 I saw someware that the DVLA are going to email/sms tax reminders and getting rid of in the post reminders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 Mine ran out on the 1st of August, I did not get a reminder this time. In years gone I've always recieved one 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 hours ago, London Best said: I have had one this week. Together with a demand for £695. Painful isn’t it, the price we pay because we dare to have something nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/news/motoring-news/dvla-launches-new-digital-account-for-drivers-to-allow-easy-access-to-info/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robden Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 I've never had a reminder, and have been caught out a couple of times in the past. Now, for the sake of a couple of extra quid, I pay monthly. Problem solved, and no sudden big bill to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biketestace Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 I got a letter stating that to continue paying my bikes road tax by direct debit, i had to get a mot done by a certain date.. So got mot done, direct debit continued, happy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Of course, we didn’t need reminders when we had tax discs stuck in the windscreens because the date was there for all to see. Progress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted August 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Joking apart, if this thread save one person from getting a fine after checking when there tax run out and then found like I did and one or two others it had all ready expired then it was well worth putting on in the first place , I have always had plenty of help from the members in the past and it's nice to return the favour , Have a good weekend everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 You can go on line to DVLA for them to send you a reminder for future road tax by email. Sorry cannot do the link. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 If I had not received a reminder this week mine would have run out at the month’s end. I could have sworn renewal was the end of November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted August 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 36 minutes ago, London Best said: If I had not received a reminder this week mine would have run out at the month’s end. I could have sworn renewal was the end of November. They recon as you get older the time goes quicker , I can certainly vouch for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 16 minutes ago, marsh man said: They recon as you get older the time goes quicker , I can certainly vouch for that Definitely age related. It always was November, but I had forgotten that, during coved I scorned the vehicle as not going anywhere. Re-taxed from September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.357shooter Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 5 hours ago, London Best said: Of course, we didn’t need reminders when we had tax discs stuck in the windscreens because the date was there for all to see. Progress? probably why they stopped doing it so more money in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 7 hours ago, marsh man said: Joking apart, if this thread save one person from getting a fine after checking when there tax run out and then found like I did and one or two others it had all ready expired then it was well worth putting on in the first place , I have always had plenty of help from the members in the past and it's nice to return the favour , Have a good weekend everyone Well, John, having already posted that you can get DVLA to send you an email reminder, I thought, out of interest, to go on the DVLA website to confirm that mine is due at the end of August. I`m glad I did as to my horror, I found that it had expired and ran out on 1st.August. A couple of minutes on their website and I`m up and legal again. Can I therefore put this forgetfulness down to old age So I am glad that I looked on pigeon watch today and am grateful to MM and those pointing out that not everyone gets reminders, as I didn`t. So many thanks to Marsh man and other PW members. Incidently, there was a question on there `Did you get a reminder?` with a possible `YES` or `NO` answer, so I`m guessing that the DVLA realise that not everyone is getting a reminder. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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