Andy Burnham £225 charge for cars made after 2001

MotoringMotoring NewsMotoringDrivers can find themselves paying out hundreds of pounds09:51, 01 Aug 2026Households with cars over 10 years' old could find themselves having to fork out hundreds of pounds in tax bills.‌Older cars can often be subject to higher tax rates, so it's important for drivers to bear this in mind.‌Costs can fluctuate widely for cars made between 2001 and 2017.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham new £300 charge for drivers of these popular modelsGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppTax rates were hiked earlier this year and are now in place under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.‌Cars are taxed based on emissions levels, which can catch some motorists off guard.It's important to do research on tax costs before commuting to a purchase of an older motor.‌Households could be