Lame car tax protest

As I've mentioned before, car tax is a bit of a headache. The latest installment of car tax related embuggerance occurred this afternoon. An elderly lady came in a asked me if it was true that the annual tax rate for her car had gone up from £100 to £115. As she didn't have any of the documents for her car I couldn't confirm or deny this (there are far too many tax brackets depending on age, emissions, engine size etc). She then got the arsehole because her car's only got a small engine and she shouldn't have to pay much tax for it.

I'm terribly sorry. I'll have words with Gordon Brown next time he pops over and see if I can get a special dispensation for her. Y'know, cos she asked me so politely and I have such a big sway over the tax policies in this country. While I'm at it, I'll see if I can swing an increase in her pension too shall I?

Jesus H Christ. What was the point of her rant? If she comes back to tax her car and refuses to pay the full amount then I'll refuse to tax it. It's as simple as that. The DVLA won't hesitate to fine her for not paying her tax if that's how she wants to protest. It's not as if she's short of a few quid. It was a nearly brand new car for fucks sake. Don't tell me she can afford a 7 grand car a couple of years ago but now can't afford an extra £15 for the whole year to tax it. Nope, she's as tight as a gnat's chuff and really annoying to boot.

Also, why do people act like it's my fault personally that they have to pay car tax and things? If you don't like paying your car tax then write to your MP or organise a protest do something that might actually change it. Getting a strop on at me will change preciesley nothing except for my mood.