Never pay by dd, [even] more expensive, but never not had a reminder. I did it earlier using the reference number on the log book, & had the confirmation e-mail, though not showing as taxed on the DVLA's tax checker yet *sigh*
Never had these issues before :(
My one litre Fiesta is exempt, but I get a reminder, with generous advance notice, every year.
I then have to go online and pay £0·00, otherwise it's not regarded as taxed.
Not if you pay annually (which your post seems to suggest that you do anyway). The 5% surcharge only applies to monthly or 6-monthly payments:
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-direct-debit
Buenchico, have never looked at paying annually by dd but I still wouldn't do that in case I don't have the same car, I could easily forget to cancel the dd, a-hem. I do pay by credit card now, since they ditched the levy for doing so - I have a cash back cc ;)
captain2, "always have had", quite right. I always have had a V11 car tax reminder until now. Your point ?
not at all, Captain. He's saying he's not had a reminder, then pointing out that this has never happened before. The meaning is the same, but the different selection of words has a purpose.