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Car running costs Car tax guide

• Find out how much car tax you'll have to pay
• How showroom tax affects the price of new car tax
• Learn how company car tax bands work
• Follow our guide to buying tax online

What's in this guide

1. Car tax rates from 1 April 2012

   The latest car tax rates – and the cars that are exempt from charges

2. Showroom tax rates for new cars

   First-year car tax rates for new car buyers: how much you'll have to pay

3. Company car tax bands

   Company car Benefit In Kind (BIK) tax rates explained in detail

4. Buying car tax online

   Read our complete guide to buying car tax online from the DVLA

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