From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishcar taxˈcar tax noun [uncountable] PETmoney that people in Britain must pay if they want to drive a car on the roads SYN road tax
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car tax• Mr Lamont said he had made clear he would recoup the cost when he abolished car tax.• Then the Chancellor helped the industry by abolishing car tax in his Autumn Statement.• Read in studio Police have begun a campaign against car tax dodgers.• Mr Gould had gone to Mr Hoad's home in Gloucester to collect unpaid fines for parking and car tax.• It also calls for a higher price threshold for company car tax.• The cut in car tax and the increase in capital allowances will also help to boost confidence.• The abolition of car tax is a good idea.• This will benefit business directly, as will the abolition of the car tax.