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Can I put windows in my van?
Hi,
Can I put windows into my van to allow air flow for my dogs that are crated in purpose-built cages in the back without having to inform Revenue for tax reasons or my insurance company?
Karen Heathcote (Dublin 22 )
Oct 2025 Filed under: commercial vehicle
How much to register a NI Mercedes Vito?
I have a 2016 Mercedes Vito N1 with Northern Ireland plates. I'm interested in how much it would cost to register it with Irish plates.
Ion (Bray)
Nov 2025 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Can I tax a Hilux commercially for towing horses?
I want to buy a Toyota Hilux, purely for towing a horsebox. I have a car already in my name that will remain as my day-to-day get around. I am floored at the thought of paying over €1,000 tax per year for something that will only be used at the weekends and the odd job of bringing hay and feed up from the co-op.
Is there any way I can commercially tax this? I have an equine herd number and am one of probably the few genuine cases where I will only be using it with a horsebox attached.
Carthach McCarthy (Cork)
Sep 2025 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Can we add windows to our van without paying more tax?
Hi,
We have a Peugeot Partner van used for business purposes, tax €333 and I was wondering if we removed the door panels in the back doors to replace them with glass panels would it affect the amount of road tax? It will be still used for commercial purposes. Just a better view for driving and reversing.
Mary Gallagher (Donegal )
Aug 2025 Filed under: commercial vehicle
How to convert a classic Toyota Land Cruiser back to a passenger car?
I have a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. It was originally a passenger car but was converted to commercial before being imported in 2005. Now I want to convert it back. What's the process please?
William Furlong (Portlaw)
Aug 2025 Filed under: commercial vehicle
I want a van for private use. How do I do that?
I want a standard van, Renault Trafic for example. I want to use it to travel through France and Spain carrying two e-bikes, two rollators, two dogs, luggage and my wife - we are both retired. I want to put some carpet in the back and sometimes, when needed, sleep there. I do not intend to transport goods, provide services or camp everywhere. How can I make this happen?
Ronnie Koon (Frenchpark Co Roscommon )
Jun 2025 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Is there a commercial Dacia Bigster available?
Is there a commercial Dacia Bigster available?
PAT Finn (Galway)
Jun 2025 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Should I get a pre-purchase van inspection?
Do you think a pre-purchase van inspection is a worthwhile investment?
I already have a car check, including finance check, done by Cartell.ie. Some advice suggests it's worthless as they will not be putting van up on a ramp for a thorough inspection.
Nolaigin NiMhanais (Bray)
Jun 2025 Filed under: commercial vehicle
As I run an Airbnb can I get a commercial vehicle?
Hi,
I own bought a house a year ago which I use for Airbnb. I do all the garden work on the house and also clean the house after every guest leaves, which requires me to bring lawnmowers and tools back and forth in my car.
I'm looking to get a new car, and I was wondering would I qualify for a commercial vehicle or not.
Thanks
Fiachra O’Reilly (Wexford )
May 2025 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Looking to import an ex-police converted Ford Kuga...
Hi,
I have purchased a Ford Kuga. It is an ex-police 'K9' dog unit converted from a car to a two-seat commercial. It came with a five-seat car v5, though, so can this unit be classified as a commercial in Ireland?
What issues will there be with registering the vehicle? And where can I get an engineer's report on the conversion done by UK police?
Nicholas Walsh (Wexford)
May 2025 Filed under: commercial vehicle
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