Car Tax.

[Bigbad]

I taxed my car for 12 months last week, then today I bought a new one!

What happens to the tax I’ve just paid for?
I forgot to ask the dealer.

Thanks.

[Prudie]

You need to claim it back but only whole months so you will lose a month. You cannot pass tax on at sale anymore.

[ToraToraTora]

you will get a refund of 11 months.

[sunny-dave]

It is returned to you - providing you tell DVLA that you have sold the car - you cannot pass on the tax to a dealer (or the next owner).

[Bigbad]

Thanks for your answers.
So does sending the (whatever it’s called) form to say I’m no longer the owner, automatically generate a tax refund, or do I have to make a separate claim?

Jeez. This *Ad that must NOT be named* thing and the music is driving me mad!
You still having problems, TTT?

[Prudie]

You will have to let DVLA know and make a claim, it won't hapen automatically
https://www.gov.uk/sold-bought-vehicle

[ToraToraTora]

I am at home now so no, bigbad, but it was annoying at work all day.

[Hopkirk]

Prudie is mistaken. You don't need to claim, and it will happen automatically.

[diddlydo]

Hopkirk is correct. When you send the correct bit of the form to the DVLA the refund is automatic.

[Bigbad]

Just in case any of you are interested:

Taxed the car for 1st March. Traded it in on 15th March. Got a refund cheque today.
I’m quite impressed at how quick they were.