Car tax changes were introduced earlier this month with almost all petrol and diesel owners affected by Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) increases.
Charges will rise across the board with those travelling in higher polluting vehicles more affected by the updates.
Rates rose from April 1 in line with Retail Price Index (RPI), adding an extra six percent.
But, despite the massive updates, it is likely many road users are unaware of the new rules and charges they face.
Last year, a poll from AutoTrader, the leading online car marektplace for new and used vehicles, found three in five tradespeople did not realise VED rates rose yearly.
The study found that a whopping 62 percent of 1,000 van drivers did not know about tax rises just months before they were introduced.
At the time, an AutoTrader spokesperson said: “Our findings show that the new fresh tax raid coming their way in April will be a complete shock to most van drivers, adding to the heavy burden that they’ve already faced this year.
“It might even be the straw that breaks the camel’s back for many of them.”
Express.co.uk is keen to find out how many road users are in a similar position this year with new fees coming into effect just weeks ago.
The biggest rise in 2024 VED fees will affect owners of brand new petrol and diesel models.
Those who have secured new models straight from dealerships that emit over 255 g/km of CO2 will face a £140 rise.
These owners will have to pay an extortionate first-year tax rate of £2,745 per annum, up from £2,605 just 12 months ago.
Owners of older vehicles registered between 2001 and 2017 will pay around £40 more this year under the updates. Meanwhile, classics registered before 2001 but after 1984 will be hit with rises up to £20.
The new rates come amid a rising cost of motoring for many with fuel charges and car insurance fees also on the rise.
A recent poll from Express.co.uk found that the new charges were having a dramatic impact on road users with many considering ditching their vehicles altogether.
The latest survey found that over 600 drivers are considering selling their cars due to rising motoring fees.
A whopping 16.07 percent of road users admitted the new VED charges would directly lead them to think about giving up driving. However, 76.34 percent said they would not be getting rid of their vehicles despite the higher rates.
