car tax

[herbie]

Have just bought a car this morning and have booked insurance on line can i tax it if i print of policy no from email? or should i pay for tax online? also can we drive it ?
This is the big question the car is insured in my spouse name with me as i named learner driver i have a test booked for tomorrow but my instructers car has gearbox problms and wont be ready will i be able to take it in new one? i have tried ringing test centre and dvla but automated service only so cant ask does anyone know if i just turn up with car will they still let me take test?? thaks every one

[newlywed]

To tax the car at Post Office you will need original Insurance certificate but you can buy it online with the policy number.

You can take the test in your new car if it is taxed, MOT'd and Insured (road worthy), my hubby just took his test in our car, you will need a mirror attached to the windscreen for the examiner.

If you have more questions can you ring your driving instructor? I am sure they can help.

Good Luck with your test

[kendunlop]

Last answer is not strictly true. You won't be able to buy on line. This is only possible after the Insurance company has posted your policy deatils onto the MID (Motor Insurance Database) and usually takes 5 - 10 days. You will need to contact your insurance company to send you hard copy documents. Ask for special next day delivery which may cost �10

[newlywed]

Sorry, just found another flaw in my answer herbie, the car needs to registered in your name before buying tax online as the tax disc is sent to the registered keeper.

[NORMANTHEDOG]

and if you buy today,it will be dated from 1st july,so you will lose nearly a month of tax,they will not let you take a test in a untaxed car.as it is not road legal.