Friday 18th July 2025​

Important VAT & Road Tax Update for Isuzu D-Max Owners and Buyers​​

Important tax changes were announced in the Autumn Statement 2024, what do they mean for you as an existing or potential owner of an ISUZU D-Max Double Cab or Extended Cab model?

While some tax rules changed on 6 April 2025, we want to reassure you that VAT treatment and Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on these Isuzu D-Max models, when supplied with a payload of 1 tonne or more, will remain unchanged.

VAT and VED – No Change to the Isuzu D-Max Double & Extended Cab

VAT Reclaim:

The Isuzu D-Max Double & Extended Cab range (with a payload of 1 tonne or more) continues to be classed as a commercial vehicle for VAT purposes. This means:

  • VAT can still be reclaimed on purchase and running costs when the vehicle is used for business.
  • The recent tax changes do not affect this VAT entitlement.

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED):

The ISUZU D-Max Double Cab continues to qualify for the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) flat-rate road tax, currently £345 per year.

  • There are no CO₂-based charges or luxury car supplements applied.
  • This status remains unchanged from April 2025.

Other Tax Changes You Should Know

From 6 April 2025, government changes now affect how double and extended cab pick-ups — including the Isuzu D-Max — are treated for Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) and Capital Allowances when used as company vehicles:

  • BIK: Most double & extended cab pick-ups will be taxed as cars, likely increasing BIK charges for company drivers.
  • Capital Allowances: Purchases after April 2025 may no longer qualify for full Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) and will instead follow car tax relief rules.

However, these changes do not affect VAT or VED treatment, providing the ISUZU D-Max continues to meet the 1-tonne payload threshold.

WARNERS We're Here to Help

At WARNERS, we’re committed to supporting our customers through these changes. If you have questions about how this affects your ISUZU D-Max purchase or ownership, please contact me Rob Pack and I'll be able to provide you with the information you need.

Kind regards,

Rob Pack

WARNERS ISUZU Brand Manager