Can I tax a crew cab vehicle for private use?

Hi,

Could you please tell me if I can buy a crew cab vehicle and tax it legally if I don't own a registered business? Will the tax office tax it for me without a big rigmarole?

Thank you.

Shane Lloyd (BALLYHAUNIS)

Aug 2023 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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Expert answer

Hi Shane,

You can indeed, though you'll need to tax it for private use, not commercial use. That means the annual motor tax rate goes by the engine size, not the CO₂ emissions (and not the fixed commercial vehicle rate).

Just get in touch with your local motor tax office to tell them and it shouldn't be difficult.

Read the Buying a van for private use over on our sibling site CompleteVan.ie for more.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor
@Shane_O_D