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HMRC quietly closes loophole that saves drivers thousands in car tax

Source: Ford

Drivers who use pick-up trucks for work and personal use are set to pay more in car tax under changes being brought in by the government.

From July double-cab pickup trucks will be classed as cars rather than vans, bringing an end to a tax loophole that saved drivers money.

Double-cab pick-ups, such as the Ford Ranger and Nissan Navara, have grown in popularity in recent years because their dual-purpose

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