Car Tax Refund

[Somebody Told Me]

Last year I had a car accident which resulted in my car being ruled a write-off.

 

Now the tax-disc was returned to me pretty quickly but I didn't know that it needed to be returned prior to it expiring in order to claim the refund.

 

Anyway, due to one thing and another I forgot about until last month when I sorting through some old paperwork I came across it.

 

I've since sent it off and today have received the DVLA's reply which tells that they are unable to issue a refund.

 

I'm thinking of appealing as this was a genuine error and was wondering if anyone had come across similar instances where the motorist had been successful.

 

Thanks in advance.

[Somebody Told Me]

Is anyone able to offer any glimmer of hope here?

[Michael Browne]

Refunds are only made for complete months from the date you actually surrender the tax disc via form V14.

 

Since your tax disc expired prior to claiming a refund, even though it may be a genuine error, I'm afraid you'll have to write this off to experience.

[Somebody Told Me]

Oh well - I thought that may be the case.

I wonder how much the DVLA retain through others being unaware and therefore making the same mistake?

[MaxxPower]

I wonder how much the DVLA retain through others being unaware and therefore making the same mistake?

Probably a good bit. But to be fair, it isn't really their fault

[Somebody Told Me]

Maybe not but I reckon they'd be able to check any vehicles tax history and verify that in a fair few cases they've been paid twice the tax for the same period of time.

 

And when told about a genuine oversight all you get is a standard reply pretty much telling you 'tough luck'.

[ashmk]

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