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Toady1 - 15/8/07 at 10:18 AM

ive just finnished my bec conversion, and went to get tax the other day, £99 for 6months, he said it was cos the engine was a 2ltr (pinto from before conversion). What do you guys with becs pay? I take it I need to send off my v5 to dvla to get it changed?

welderman - 15/8/07 at 10:19 AM

£117 for 12 months

Toady1 - 15/8/07 at 10:21 AM

is that based on the cc then?

shortie - 15/8/07 at 10:24 AM

Yep, under 1000CC.

Same for my blade.

Toady1 - 15/8/07 at 10:27 AM

better get that log book sent off then!

matt_claydon - 15/8/07 at 10:33 AM

You get the cheap rate if it's under 1500cc, but it's all down to what's on the V5 so get it sent off to DVLA to be updated. Usually takes a couple of weeks to come back.

welderman - 15/8/07 at 10:33 AM

good saving i think for the smile factor

Toady1 - 15/8/07 at 10:38 AM

that can offset the hike in insurance then! lol!

02GF74 - 15/8/07 at 11:30 AM

It has been said that the dvla or whoever are getting wise to BEC so will be upping the tax; proabably be based on engine power.

matt_claydon - 15/8/07 at 01:55 PM

quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
It has been said that the dvla or whoever are getting wise to BEC so will be upping the tax; proabably be based on engine power.


Sounds like a vicious rumour to me; there are so few BECs on the road it would make virtually zero difference to the total revenue and the costs of administering any change would far outweigh the return. Since the engine size categories only apply to old cars (of which there will be fewer and fewer over time) and kits etc the issue is really very very small in the grand scheme.

smart51 - 15/8/07 at 01:59 PM

quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
It has been said that the dvla or whoever are getting wise to BEC so will be upping the tax; proabably be based on engine power.


It sounds unlikey because the rules state that road fund licence is based on engine size. The DVLA, though, can be a law unto themselves.

Confused but excited. - 15/8/07 at 04:34 PM

Here's a thought;

1) Build your car using an old donor. This gives you an age related plate and historic vehicle status. This equates to an annual tax payment of zip, nil, nada, no pennies at all.

2) When the engine from your old donor dies, say unfortunately, just after registration is complete, you then fit a nice big bike engine, because of course parts for your old donor are almost impossible to come by.

I personally am building a car powered by a 1300 X-flow, it will be registered on an age related plate. Plenty powerful enough for my needs.

[Edited on 15/8/07 by Confused but excited.]

DIY Si - 15/8/07 at 04:48 PM

Just a shame you can't get historic vehicle status without using the original chassis.

BenB - 15/8/07 at 05:08 PM

quote:
Originally posted by smart51
quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
It has been said that the dvla or whoever are getting wise to BEC so will be upping the tax; proabably be based on engine power.


It sounds unlikey because the rules state that road fund licence is based on engine size. The DVLA, though, can be a law unto themselves.


Are they going to dyno test all cars @ registration? Otherwise how will they tell? What will they do about non-stock cams etc? Sounds rumour-tastic to me!!

Jon Ison - 15/8/07 at 05:30 PM

Have you posted your log book yet ?

If you have they will write back asking for proof of engine fitted as you will be going down in tax class.

I sent a letter from out local MOT station with there letter head and crimpy stamp thing stating......

chassis number.
reg number.
engine number 7 cc.

also in the letter he wrote along the lines this engine is installed in this chassis and running.

Toady1 - 15/8/07 at 08:05 PM

no not sent it off yet...