Why is my Jaguar motor tax so high?
My car is a 2007 2.0-litre X-Type Jaguar with CO2 emissions (V7) of 149g/km; why am I charged €710 rather than a much lower rate? It is diesel.
Kevin Kelly (Dublin)Aug 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Kevin,
You’re charged the higher rate because your car is a 2007 registration — so it was registered before the switchover to the CO2-based tax system, which kicked in in January of 2008.
Can I used the Disabled Passengers Scheme?
Hi there,
My Dad has recently stopped driving; he's 88 and his mobility has become an issue. Can I apply for a primary med cert and claim back VAT and VRT on a new car? I am an only child and his only means of transportation. Also, how much would the allowance be on a car worth €40,000, for example?
Thanks for your time, John
John Mulrooney (Dublin)Aug 2019 Filed under: miscellaneous
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Hi John,
Yes, you should be able to apply for a repayment of VRT and VAT on a new car, or the residual VRT on a used car, if you are the named driver of someone who qualifies under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme. I’d start by looking at the Citizens’ Information page on this, and then contacting your local motor tax office when you’re ready to. You may also qualify for free annual motor tax. As for the allowance on a €40,000 car, that will depend on the particular model as the VRT is calculated on emissions, not price.
How much is an imported Alpine A110 worth?
I have a VRT query on a 2018 Alpine A110 (just one year old to the day) with emissions of 138g/km and a list price in UK new of £51,080. It's not on the list of models on Revenue's web site; just looking for general guidence on what Revenue would describe the OMSP as?
Kevin Rooney (Dublin 4)Aug 2019 Filed under: VRT
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Hi Kevin,
That is a good question. And by good, I mean we haven’t a chance of being able to answer it. There are literally no Alpine A110s for sale in Ireland right now (and more’s the pity) so it’s a total guess as to what Revenue will say it’s worth. I would imagine that, for a year-old version, they’ll take the UK price, add VRT, and then knock off around 15-20 per cent for depreciation (although the Alpine’s desirability may mean that they try and claim that there is no depreciation…). That would suggest a total value of around the €55,000 mark, but again, as I say, that’s a total guess.
Motor tax on 2008 Mazda6?
Please advise on cost of motor tax for an 08 Mazda6 petrol 1.8?
Noreen Tiernan (Dublin 4)Aug 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Noreen,
If it’s taxed on the old engine capacity system, then it’ll cost you €636 a year. Theoretically, though, you could apply to have it taxed under the CO2-based system, and with emissions of 162g/km, it’ll actually be a little cheaper, at €570 a year.
Why has the BMW X5 road tax of just €333?
Why has the BMW X5 road tax of just €333?
Janos Balazs (Kildare)Aug 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Janos,
It doesn’t. At least not normally. A conventional, passenger X5 has motor tax of €570 a year (assuming it's the xDrive30d model with CO2 emissions of 158g/km). If it has tax of €333 according to a seller, then that means it’s been converted to a commercial vehicle, and can only be used as such. X5s can be converted to five-seat commercials (under the older, pre-July 2019 tax regulations), but in many cases a €333 tax figure may mean that it’s only a two-seater. And, legally, it cannot be used for personal or family use if it’s taxed as a commercial.
How much to tax a 2.0-litre hybrid?
What road tax would I pay if I buy a 2.0-litre hybrid saloon car?
Thank you
Margaret Drohan (Waterford)Jul 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Margaret,
It depends entirely precisely which 2.0-litre hybrid saloon you’re talking about, as the tax system is based on the CO2 emissions of the vehicle concerned. That said, if memory serves, the only 2.0-litre hybrid saloon currently on sale is the Ford Mondeo Hybrid. That has CO2 emissions that range from 126g/km to 140g/km (depending on what equipment is fitted) so you’ll pay between €270 and €280 a year in motor tax.
Is the Tesla Model X taxed as a commercial?
Does the Tesla Model X have commercial motor tax?
Joe Reily (Castlebar)Jun 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Joe,
No, it doesn't. It is taxed according to its CO2 emissions, which, at zero g/km, means it's in Band A0, currently costing €170 per annum.
Is the tax rate on my VW Jetta correct?
Hi,
Is it normal that my tax is €750 a year on a 2009 VW Jetta 1.6 petrol? If this is correct, I was wondering why it is so high?
Thank you
Evan McLoughlin (Limerick)Jun 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Evan,
That does seem like an anomaly. According to our data, a 1.6 petrol Jetta with a manual gearbox from 2009 should have emissions of 165g/km, so should be taxed in Band D, on €570 a year, not €750 a year. I’d raise a query with your local motor tax office.
How much to tax a Fiat Scudo privately?
I brought a 2009 Fiat Scudo five-seat van from England. Roughly how much should this cost to tax as a private vehicle? Is it based on the emissions?
Catherine Healy (Cork)May 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Catherine,
It’ll depend on the engine size. I’m guessing it uses the Fiat 1.9-litre M-Jet engine? If so, it’ll cost €673 a year to tax privately.
Is the SA Opel Monza ok to import to Ireland?
A friend of mine in Dublin is planning to import a 1990 Opel Monza GSi saloon from Cape Town in South Africa she's seen online, but is it legal to import to Republic of Ireland and, since it's identical to the old Opel Kadett sold in Ireland in the 1980s, no parts issues?
Rebecca J (United Kingdom)May 2019 Filed under: importing
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Hi Rebecca,
Well, we can’t guarantee that there will be no parts issues, as despite being broadly the same car, there are bound to be a few market-specific differences between the two cars. Also, you’re not going to be able to get parts in your local Opel dealer, so if they’re going to go ahead with it, then I think joining a good owners’ club would be a good idea — always a great source of information, parts and help. As for legality, it should be fine, but you will need to check that the engine used in the South African market will meet 1990-era European emissions standards.