Cost to tax an Isuzu Trooper import?
What will an Isuzu Trooper SWB 3.0d commerical cost to tax as an import in Dec 2020?
Gerard Deegan (Dunboyne)Oct 2020 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Gerard,
None of the changes announced in Budget 2021 relating to motor tax take effect until 1 January 2021. Even so, there are no changes planned next year for taxation of commercial vehicles, so assuming you are registering the Trooper as a commercial vehicle, and not using it for any private use at all, its annual rate of tax is just €333.
Read our Motor Road Tax Prices in Ireland Explained feature for more.
Did LCV tax go up in Budget 2021?
Did motor tax on commercial vechicals go up in the budget?
Con O Flynn (Cork)Oct 2020 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Con,
No, not that we've seen. It appears to be unchanged. Details here:
How much will road tax be on a 181 Micra?
181 Nissan Micra 898cc: how much will road tax be?
Dympna McGurrinSmith (Sligo)Oct 2020 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Dympna,
The motor tax on that Micra won't be changing due to the new tax bands announced yesterday in Budget 2021. Our information is that your car emits 99g/km of CO2, so it's in Band A2 costing €180 per year. That is not set to change.
Read Motor Road Tax Prices in Ireland Explained for full details
How much will my 2021 RAV4 be to tax?
Hi,
I am expecting to take delivery of a new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD in January 2021. Could you please tell me how much my annual road tax will be based on the new rates of tax announced in the Budget of Oct 13 2020, as I’m totally confused?
Many thanks
Larry
Larry Behan (Dublin)Oct 2020 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Larry,
You're not the only one confused, believe me!
Looking at the Toyota Ireland website, we can see that that WLTP CO2 emissions rating for that car is 131g/km. That means it will fit into the new 131 - 140g/km band, costing €210 per annum.
Read our Motor Road Tax Prices in Ireland Explained feature to see all the tax bands and schemes.
Will Budget 2021 impact costs of importing?
Hi,
Will the new budget impact on importing a car from the UK, i.e. extra VRT and NOx charge?
Thomas Rooney (Clane)Oct 2020 Filed under: importing
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Hi Thomas,
It certainly will.
The NOx levy calculation has been tweaked slightly, as detailed in our How Much VRT is Paid in Ireland? feature, with the €15 per mg rate starting earlier on.
The changes to the VRT bands will also likely have an effect, but the largest change is the 'uplifting' of the CO2 rating to WLTP-equivalent values.
For a petrol car, the new CO2 rating = (old NEDC rating x 0.9227) + 34.554g/km
For a diesel car, the new CO2 rating = (old NEDC rating x 1.1405) + 12.858g/km
This will significantly raise the CO2 rating, putting the imported cars into a higher VRT band, with likely much higher costs.
We did such a calculation for another reader here if you're interested: Should I register my imported Mercedes now?
Will Budget 2021 reduce Tesla Model 3 price?
Will the budget VRT reduce the price of the Model 3 Tesla?
Bill O Riordan (Cork)Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT
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Hi Bill,
No, we don't think it will. That has yet to be confirmed, but it looks like the dropping of the VRT rebate will not be offset by the reduction in VRT rate (from 14.0 to 7.0 per cent), so it could be a few grand more expensive.
Disabled driver that wants to trade up in Feb...
I am on the Disabled Drivers Scheme and want to trade up next Feb '21. I currently drive a Mercedes A-Class hatchback that has been valued at €22,500. I would like to change to something a bit more robust as most of my driving is on country roads. I carry backseat passengers very occasionally and would like a decent sized boot. Automatic gearbox and reversing camera are neccessary. Also something stylish. I have €4,500 to spend with my current car and the DDS allowance. Don't mind petrol or diesel.
Thank you,
Grainne D, Cork
Grainne Dennehy (Rosscarbery)Oct 2020 Filed under: choosing new car
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Hi Grainne,
As previously noted, you’ll need to have a current and valid primary medical cert as new certs are not being issued right now thanks to a Supreme Court decision that has thrown the rebate scheme for disabled drivers into limbo. However, if you already have the cert, you should still be able to avail of the VRT and VAT rebates, so that should be fine (although it’s worth checking ahead of time — it’s a bit of a moving target at the moment).
I think that a Skoda Kamiq might be the right sort of car for you. Not much bigger on the outside than the Merc, but more roomy within, and with the necessary automatic gearbox and reversing camera on the options list. Get it with the sweet little 1.0-litre petrol engine and you’re onto a winner. It’ll be well within your budget, too.
How much to tax a 2017 Outlander diesel?
How much to tax a 2017 diesel 2.2 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Gary Coughlan (Waterford)Oct 2020 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Gary,
If our data is correct, that should be in Band B2 for tax because of its 139g/km emissions. That means €280 per annum.
Things might change in tomorrow's Budget of course...
Petrol or diesel for 40,000km a year?
In the market for a new car. Currently driving a 2010 VW Golf TDI and considering a crossover like 2008 or similar. I do about 40,000km per year mostly on the motorway. Would you recommend a petrol or diesel engine?
Michelle Masterson (Knocklyon)Oct 2020 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel
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Hi Michelle,
At that kind of mileage, at motorway speeds, most people will find a diesel car more economical. Just make sure you go for as new a model as possible within budget so you know you're driving the cleanest and most future-proof car you can that still fits your needs.
Can you help me select my next car?
Hi there guys.
Can you help me with selecting my next car? Currently have a 161 BMW 420d Gran Coupe with 50k km on the clock (GB import bought from a main dealer in Dublin). Do 10k km per annum. City center living, on street parking. Very happy with the car - love the drive experience but now it’s a bit small in the back for toddler passenger and all our baggage etc. Looking to change in next couple of months, with a hybrid in mind.
Disappointing range of options though for any of the estate/MPV cars I fancy, e.g. BMW Touring or Volvo XC60. Looks are important but driving experience and space are key. As is easy parking into tight spaces! Did drive a Skoda Superb wagon recently and loved all the gadgets, but felt the ride was spongey. Budget is €45k including trade in/private sale. Open to going the import route again as choice and range much better for hybrids.
Any insight would be really appreciated.
Thanks.
Daragh O’Reilly (Dublin)Sep 2020 Filed under: choosing new car
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Hi Daragh,
OK, with on-street parking, I’d recommend you steer well and truly clear of a plug-in hybrid for now. I’m in the same position and with the dearth of public chargers, it’s a real nightmare to get a charge into them and use them at their most efficient. Unless you feel happy using local public chargers, of course, but if you’re going to do that I’d make sure to do the literal legwork, and see how far they are from your home as you may sometimes have to leave the car charging and walk home. Not the most convenient.
If you’re looking at a hybrid, of course, that turns us instantly in the direction of Toyota. The Camry is a truly excellent car, but it’s a bit of a mobile sofa. If you thought that the Superb’s ride was a bit too soft, then I don’t think you’d be a candidate for a Camry. Possibly a Lexus, then? An ES 300h is basically a Camry in a smarter suit, but again it’s not the sharpest car to drive. An NX 300h SUV might be a good balance — roomy enough to be toddler-friendly, reasonably sharp to drive and a hybrid without a plug. The Toyota RAV4 is another good (even excellent) option, but again would perhaps be a bit too soggy at the controls for your taste.
There is a hybrid (as opposed to plug-in hybrid) Hyundai Tucson on the way soon, and we mean the incoming new version, which gets much more dramatic styling than that of the current car, and which will have suspension and steering fettled, in part, by Hyundai’s N-Sport division. Could be worth hanging on for that if you like the look of it.