Full-timer Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 As I am frequently out of the country I thought it would be a good idea to set up a direct debit to tax my van in case I miss the reminder letter but...........I cant find where to do it on the government web site. Well I can find out where but clicking the link provided takes me to the renew road tax online. Has anyone successfully set this up if so please help. Regards Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randonneur Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 We did ours by Direct Debit but it was when it was due. We were in Portugal when it had to be paid so set it up before we went in December for payment due in January. If it near the date you should be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 yes i think it can only be done when you get your renewel letter it has a code on it, so i think you might have to wait for this jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keninpalamos Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I did it last month for my Autosleeper Symbol. If the vehicle is already taxed you will have to wait until your renewal notice as someone has already stated but if it isn't taxed at present you use the eleven digit reference number on the reg. document. It's good if you only want a couple of months as it works out more expensive over a year and if you sell the 'van as I did the direct debit is cancelled automatically. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanedwin Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I tried to do it in January when both our vehicles came due. For some reason it did not like our bank account which is a Nationwide Flex account and although it took my money would not let me set up a dd. I shall try again next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randonneur Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 We used our Nationwide Flex Account for both vehicles on DD with no problems. We have noticed recently that Nationwide seem to be a lot keener when try to create a new payment, quick phone call to them and its sorted. The security seem tighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billggski Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 When you get your renewal there is tick box to specify monthly payments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 There is DVLA advice about this here http://www.rac.co.uk/pdfs/advice/direct-debit-faqs.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundowner Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Last time the tax was due, I set up a monthly DD, (about £20 a month). It's better than paying off a large lump annually, and as someone pointed out, if I sell the van, I just cancel the monthly payment. It costs £20 a year extra, but I think it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeti Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 That is great if your vehicle is less than 3 years old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerC Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 yeti - 2015-08-19 6:05 PMThat is great if your vehicle is less than 3 years old! Just had renewal notices through for 2004 and 2010 vehicles...both had DD facility info on reminder forms so what's the 3yr old got to do with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeti Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 RogerC - 2015-08-19 9:51 PMyeti - 2015-08-19 6:05 PMThat is great if your vehicle is less than 3 years old!Just had renewal notices through for 2004 and 2010 vehicles...both had DD facility info on reminder forms so what's the 3yr old got to do with it?[/quoteSo you can only do this payment method if you are in the UK you are stuffed if touring overseas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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