Electronic Road Tax Disc.

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Haha f*cking typical. They had advertised it was starting on the 1st october with all the rest of the changes.

Nope

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vehicle-tax-changes

"From 1 October 2014 (5 October if setting up at a Post Office®), Direct Debit will be offered as an additional way to pay for vehicle tax. This will be available for customers who need to tax their vehicle from 1 November 2014"

Worded a little odd, but clearly states you can pay via D/D if you're taxing from 1st Nov.