On this day in auto history - December 25th

Fri 25th Dec 2020

It was on this day in 1994 that the legendary former chairman of Renault - Pierre Dreyfus - passed away at the age of 93.

Regarded by many as the top administrator of his day, Dreyfus presided over a period of rapid growth for the French giants between 1955 and 1975.

Dreyfus’ best work came in the early 1960’s with the development of the pioneering hatchback, the Renault 4, which was produced at a phenomenal rate of over 1000 cars a day, helping it to amass a million sales within four years.

Having helped establish Renault as a truly global force, Dreyfus' reputation was such that he was enticed into the political scene during the late 1970’s, firstly advising President Mitterrand before enjoying a short stint as France’s Industry Minister.

The tax values are provided by a third-party supplier and while every effort is made to ensure their accuracy please double check with your advisor. If the car was registered after 31/03/2017 then it is subject to new tax rules. All prices we display are for the cars second tax payment onwards. You can find out information on the cars first tax payment here

Cars registered on or after 1 April 2017

Rates for second tax payment onwards

Fuel type	Single 12 month payment	Single 12 month payment by Direct Debit	Total of 12 monthly payments by Direct Debit	Single 6 month payment	Single 6 month payment by Direct Debit
Petrol or diesel	£180	£180	£189	£99	£94.50
Electric	£0	N/A	N/A	£0	N/A
Alternative	£170	£170	£178.50	£93.50	£89.25

Alternative fuel vehicles include hybrids, bioethanol and liquid petroleum gas.

Vehicles with a list price of more than £40,000

You have to pay an extra £390 a year if you have a car with a ‘list price’ (the published price before any discounts) of more than £40,000. You do not have to pay this if you have a zero emission vehicle.

You only have to pay this rate for 5 years (from the second time the vehicle is taxed).

Check the list price with your dealer so you know how much vehicle tax you’ll have to pay.

Fuel type	Single 12 month payment	Single 12 month payment by Direct Debit	Total of 12 monthly payments by Direct Debit	Single 6 month payment	Single 6 month payment by Direct Debit
Petrol or diesel	£570	£570	£598.50	£313.50	£299.25
Alternative	£560	£560	£588	£308	£294