Anyone looking to buy a new motorhome either this autumn or next year should be aware of Government plans to change the classification of motorhomes from 1st September 2019.
This will result in a whopping 700% increase in the cost of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).
Ouch! The new rates will be as follows:
|
Before 1st September 2019 |
After 1st September 2019 |
VED on 1st registration |
£265 |
£2,125 |
VED following years |
£265 |
£465 |
The background to this is EU regulation 2018/1832 which requires that all new sales of Light Commercial Vehicles be subject to type approval ...