In these lean and mean times it is no surprise that here at MTI we are constantly informing the consumer to be aware of the so called "dodgy dealings" that exist in some parts of the trade. The more unscrupulous … [Read more...]
Dealers out of pocket from January
November 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment
An important piece of new legislation regarding tax refunds is coming into effect in January 09. Only the registered keeper (the name on the log book) or last recorded keeper of a vehicle will be entitled to claim a Road Fund Licence (RFL) refund. … [Read more...]
New road tax is changing things
July 10, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Here a couple of interesting things we've noticed that are happening as a result of the Governments propsed changes to Road Fund Licensing. … [Read more...]
Ministers see off duty challenge
July 2, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The government has defeated a challenge to its plans to raise vehicle excise duty on the most polluting cars. An attempt by Tories to stop the road tax changes applying to vehicles registered before March 2006 was lost by 303 votes to 240. Shadow Treasury minister Justine Greening branded the move "unfair and ineffective", saying it was … [Read more...]
New road tax wipes thousands off cars
June 20, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Alan Cole has been selling used cars in Wigan for 26 years. He has seen plenty of ups and downs in the industry over that time, from tax increases through to recessions. But he admits he has never been in a situation quite as bad as the one he's facing. He tries to stay positive. 'Let's just say we're in a bit of a lull at the moment,' he … [Read more...]
Road tax changes
June 7, 2008 By 1 Comment
The new road tax rules will come into force in two stages from March 2009-April 2010 In March 2009 the number of tax bands will increase from seven to 13 categories and range from bands A to M. … [Read more...]
Brown attacked over road tax plan
June 5, 2008 By 1 Comment
David Cameron has told Gordon Brown he will be ousted if he does not drop his "deeply unpopular" plans for higher road tax on more polluting cars. … [Read more...]
Brown faces new backbench car tax rebellion…
May 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Prime Minister Gordon Brown was today facing the prospect of another damaging rebellion by Labour MPs over tax. … [Read more...]
Secret tax adds £200 to cost of running family cars
May 13, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Ben Webster writing on TimesOnLine unveils a story about "secret" tax for motorists; … [Read more...]
Secret budget car tax rise to hit dealers
May 2, 2008 By Leave a Comment
02 May 2008 from Motor Trader Magazine … [Read more...]
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