🚨PENSIONERS | UK CAR TAX SHOCK! | £200 + £440 EXTRA | ARE YOU PAYING MORE?

#ukpensioners #retirees #over60style #roadtax 🚨PENSIONERS: UK CAR TAX SHOCK! £200 + £440 EXTRA — ARE YOU PAYING MORE? UK car tax has changed again, with the standard road tax rate now £200 and some drivers facing an extra £440 a year. But which cars are affected, and what should you check before your next renewal? In this video, we break down the latest UK road tax changes in plain English, including Vehicle Excise Duty rates, electric car tax, the expensive car supplement and different rules affecting older vehicles. If you own a car, are considering buying one, or are a UK pensioner or retiree trying to keep motoring costs under control, this update is worth watching. We explain what changed from April 2026, how the £40,000 and £50,000 thresholds work, and why your renewal date matters. We also look at electric vehicles, which are no longer exempt from road tax, plus the first-year rates based on CO2 emissions. The video explains why some new cars can face thousands of pounds in first-year VED and why checking the official list price can make a significant difference when considering a more expensive vehicle. There is also an important point for owners of older cars registered between 2001 and 2017, which use a different CO2-based tax system. We explain what to check using the GOV.UK vehicle enquiry service and look ahead to the Autumn Budget on 28 October, when the April 2027 rates are due to be considered. * Standard annual road tax has increased to £200 from April 2026 * Electric vehicles now pay Vehicle Excise Duty * Electric cars registered from April 2026 pay £10 in their first year, then the standard rate from year two * The expensive car supplement for petrol and diesel vehicles is now £440 per year * The electric vehicle supplement threshold has moved from £40,000 to £50,000 * Older vehicles registered between 2001 and 2017 use a different CO2-based tax system * The Autumn Budget is scheduled for 28 October, with April 2027 road tax rates still to be confirmed * A longer-term pay-per-mile road charging scheme is being considered for 2028 👍 If this road tax update helped you understand what you may be paying, please like the video. 🔔 Subscribe to Pension and Benefits Guide for more updates affecting UK pensioners, retirees, motorists and household finances. 💬 Comment below: Did you already know that electric cars now pay road tax? 📤 Share this video with friends and family who own a car and may find the information useful. VIDEO TIMELINE 00:00 Introduction: UK Road Tax Shock 00:45 The New £200 Standard Rate 01:35 Electric Car Road Tax Explained 02:25 First-Year Car Tax Changes 03:15 The £440 Expensive Car Supplement 04:15 The £50,000 Electric Car Threshold 05:10 The Road Tax Renewal Myth 06:00 Older Cars and CO2 Tax Bands 06:45 October Budget & 2027 Road Tax 07:20 What You Should Check Before Renewal 07:50 Final Important Road Tax Points This video explains the latest UK car tax and Vehicle Excise Duty changes for 2026, including the £200 standard rate, £440 expensive car supplement, electric vehicle road tax and different rules for older cars. It is especially useful for UK pensioners, retirees, over-60s and motorists who want to understand what they may pay at their next road tax renewal. #ukpensioners #retirees #over60style #roadtax #pension #pensionupdate