Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Increase threshold for car tax surcharge to cars with a list price of £45,000
Closed
79 signatures
What the petition asks
We ask the government to raise the threshold for the additional £390 tax from cars with a list price of £40000 to those with a list price of £45000. Many households needing to buy new family sized cars will already be stretching to pay the cost, let alone an extra £32.50 a month.
As it stands if you purchase a new car with a retail price of £40,000 or more you will be subject to £390 a year EXTRA road tax bringing it to over £500 a year for some people.
Considering inflation being the way that it is, many family size cars are now into and over the £40000 bracket for even some of the more basic models. Especially if you want to purchase a hybrid vehicle to “help the planet” you are likely to be going over the £40000 margin meaning an extra £32.50 per month.
Considering inflation being the way that it is, many family size cars are now into and over the £40000 bracket for even some of the more basic models. Especially if you want to purchase a hybrid vehicle to “help the planet” you are likely to be going over the £40000 margin meaning an extra £32.50 per month.
Timeline
| 25 Jan 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
79
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
25 Jan 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.