
Introduce a 50% VED reduction for cars aged 20–39. High taxes force functional vehicles to be scrapped, creating a "disposable" culture. Keeping existing cars is greener than building new ones, as it preserves embedded carbon. This "Young-Timer" bracket supports the circular economy and UK heritage.
Heidi Alexander
Transport Secretary
Review fairness of Vehicle Excise Duty
Extend the classic car tax exemption to 35 year old vehicles
Reduce age required for historic/classic vehicle status from 40 to 30 years
Introduce a Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) and MOT requirement for touring caravans
Raise VED road tax for cars registered before April 2017 to at least £195 a year
Introduce a 50% VED reduction for cars aged 20–39. High taxes force functional vehicles to be scrapped, creating a "disposable" culture. Keeping existing cars is greener than building new ones, as it preserves embedded carbon. This "Young-Timer" bracket supports the circular economy and UK heritage.
Review fairness of Vehicle Excise Duty
Extend the classic car tax exemption to 35 year old vehicles
Reduce age required for historic/classic vehicle status from 40 to 30 years
Introduce a Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) and MOT requirement for touring caravans
Raise VED road tax for cars registered before April 2017 to at least £195 a year