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Remember when going to the airport was fun? You didn’t even need to be travelling – just dropping someone off or picking up a loved one felt like part of the adventure. You’d pull up to the terminal, wave them off or catch them coming through arrivals with open arms and a smile. Well, welcome to Rip-Off Britain 2025, where even saying goodbye comes at a cost. Literally.
From April 2025, the UK government is overhauling Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), or road tax, with changes that will impact every type of driver. Whether you’re running a gas-guzzling SUV, a sensible diesel, or even a zero-emission EV, there’s no escaping the rising costs. Here’s everything you need to know about these changes, what they mean for your car, and how much you’ll be paying.
In today’s video, we’re uncovering a startling reality affecting thousands of UK motorists – they’re still paying taxes on cars they no longer own due to theft. With the national recovery rate of stolen vehicles plummeting to an all-time low of 20%, the issue is more pressing than ever before. Why is this happening, and how are victims of car theft losing money in such an underhanded way? Let’s dive into the shocking details revealed by Claims Management Adjusting (CMA) and discuss what can be done about it.
