Drivers over 70 urged to make one check before car tax changes in April If you’re over 70 and own a car, you should probably pay attention to one crucial part of your vehicle ahead of the new car tax changes coming into force in April.
HM Revenue and Customs stated on its website: "From 1 April 2025, registered keepers of electric, zero or low emission cars, vans and motorcycles will need to pay vehicle tax in the same way as registered keepers of petrol and diesel vehicles.
As of April 2025, Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates will increase as part of the annual update in line with Retail Price Index (RPI) inflation.
Motorists over 70 should be careful to check emission levels of their cars, as those emitting over 255g/km of CO2 are set to pay thousands more in tax.
This will see the standard VED fee hike up to £195 per year, which will particularly affect petrol and diesel vehicles as well as those issued before 2001.
