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Should I get a newer Toyota for tax reasons?

What is the road tax on a 2008 1.4 petrol Toyota Corolla Verso? I have a 2006 and it's very expensive for the 3,000km the car does a year.

Martin

Martin Sutton (Churchtown, Dublin 14)

Aug 2020 Filed under: taxation

Expert answer

Hi Martin,

Yup, the problem is that 2008 was the switchover year to CO2-based taxation, and the old Toyota petrol engines were pretty high up the charts in that respect. Actually, are you sure it’s 1.4? Because we only have data for a Corolla Verso with a 1.6-litre engine from that year. That engine had emissions of 177g/km, which would account for the high motor tax cost, but in theory a vehicle bought in 2008 should be eligible to revert to the old engine capacity system, which would bring down the cost a little. It’s certainly worth raising the issue with your local motor tax office to see what’s possible.


Is a previously N1 Touareg this costly to tax?

Hi,

T have a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg that is registered as N1 and I want to change it to M1 and I can, but they tell me that because it was N1 when first registered that my car tax will still be on engine size not CO2, so I will have to pay €1,500 when an identical car can be taxed for €750. I would be grateful for any advice you can give me on this.

Tommy O Donnell (Ireland)

Aug 2020 Filed under: taxation

Expert answer

Hi Tommy,

I’m afraid that is the case — when you tax a commercial vehicle as a private one you go back to the old engine capacity tax system, so for a big car like a  Touareg, with a big engine, that can often work out much more expensive. 


Is this tax on a 2014 Berlingo van right?

We have a 1,500cc Berlingo van for social and domestic use. It is 2014. We have been charged €514 to tax it. Surely this cannot be right?

Thank you

Robert Phillips (Ballinrobe )

Aug 2020 Filed under: taxation

Expert answer

Hi Robert,

Nope, that’s exactly right I’m afraid. When you tax a commercial vehicle for personal use, you revert to the old by-engine-capacity tax system, and the rate for vehicle of 1.5-to-1.6-litre capacity is €514. 


Looking an importing a 1990 Defender...

I am thinking of importing a 1990 (or earlier) Land Rover Defender 110 from the UK, but am unsure of the VRT charge and the cost of road tax and insurance or even where to get insurance from. Can I tax and insure a commercial 4x4 for personal use if it's 30 years old and vintage? I don't have a business that I can register it against and am just a regular PAYE worker. This will only be a run-around for me and my son so not big mileage. Any help with these queries would be greatly appreciated.

Bill Hughes (Geashill, Offaly)

Aug 2020 Filed under: importing

Expert answer

Hi Bill,

You can absolutely tax and insure a commercial vehicle for private use and, as it is more than 30 years old, it’ll be really cheap to import and to tax — the VRT will be a flat rate of €200 while the motor tax will be €56.

Insurance will, as ever, be the wrinkle — generally, if you want to put it on a classic scheme, most insurers will insist that you have another ’normal’ car for everyday use, and it might be tricky putting down your son as a named driver. I’d suggest getting in touch with a good local broker, who might be able to unearth a better deal for you than just searching around on the internet. 


What form to tax my Volkswagen T5?

I bought a Volkswagen T5 to use for my surfboards and gear etc. I have to tax it now for the first time. What forms do I need if I am just using for personal use?

John O’Dwyer (Cork)

Aug 2020 Filed under: taxation

Expert answer

Hi John,

The only form you’ll need will be form RF100 (you can find that here: https://www.dublincity.ie/sites/default/files/content/RoadsandTraffic/MotorTax/Documents/RF100_Car_GDPR.pdf) and I think a call to your local motor tax office would be a good idea as you’re taxing it privately. It shouldn’t be an issue — you just have to declare it — but they’ll be able to help you over any potential hurdles. 


Is my Transit tax rate correct?

Hi,

I wonder if you can shed some light on this for me. So I have a Ford Transit crew cab and I have had to get it insured as a private vehicle with social domestic and pleasure cover. I have had to take it for a test as a commercial vehicle, it has a 2,198cc engine with emissions of 197g/km. I have gone to tax the vehicle and been charged €1,200, which is the CO2 emission rate, but according to your information given, if it’s a commercial vehicle being taxed privately the charge reverts back to the engine size, which is as mentioned above 2,198cc and a charge of €958 should have been implemented. Is your information correct and do Revenue owe me the difference?

Thanks for taking the time to read this,

Kevin Farrer

Foxford, Co Mayo

Kevin Farrer (Foxford)

Aug 2020 Filed under: taxation

Expert answer

Hi Kevin,

Yes, I would definitely query that with the motor tax office — in theory, when you use a commercial vehicle for private use it reverts to the old by-engine-capacity tax system, so you should not be paying the CO2 rate. Call and ask them to double-check that and you may be refunded the difference. 


Am I paying the right tax on my Toyota Auris?

Hi,

I have a 2009 Toyota Auris. I have to pay €160 per quarter. That seems way too high a tax to be paying for a 1.4 2009 Auris? I'd really appreciate it if you could shed some light on this for me.

Many thanks,

Nicola Dee

Nicola Dee (Dungarvan)

Aug 2020 Filed under: taxation

Expert answer

Hi Nicola,

Sadly, that is the correct rate. A 2009 Auris, which would have been on the CO2 tax system from the get-go, with the 1.4-litre VVTi petrol engine, has CO2 emissions of 163g/km, and is therefore liable for €570 a year in motor tax or, as you currently pay, €160 every quarter. 


Can I convert a Hilux to private use?

Is it possible to convert a commercial vehicle, category N1,  to a private vehicle category M1? Example: Toyota Hilux - if this has a vehicle category of commercial listed on the logbook then you need a category C driving licence, but if this can be registered as a private car and have private listed on the logbook then it can be driven on a category B driving licence.

Roger Gammon (Galway)

Aug 2020 Filed under: commercial vehicle

Expert answer

Hi Roger,

Yes, in theory, you can register any commercial vehicle for private use, once you let the local motor tax office know. There can be issues with getting private insurance on some models, so check that with your insurer or broker first, and with a Hilux you’ll probably end up paying quite a chunk in tax, as it’ll switch to the by-engine-capacity system. 


Where to send motor tax renewal forms?

To what address do I send a motor tax renewal form? I live in Dublin.

Regards

Ann

Ann Byrne (Dublin )

Aug 2020 Filed under: taxation

Expert answer

Hi Ann,

For all counties, motor tax is processed centrally, and if you head over to https://www.motortax.ie/OMT/ you’ll find everything you need there. 


I want to import an ex-military vehicle!

Hello there,

Just read your ex-military fascination article. Very good. But I have already been bitten. I bid (lost) recently on a Pinzgauer. I can find no info on importing them. Whether there is a restriction. I would want to convert it to a camper for tax reasons. What do you think?

Regards,

Barry Steen

Barry Steen (Balbriggan)

Aug 2020 Filed under: importing

Expert answer

Hi Barry,

No, there’s no particular restriction, once the vehicle is approved for use on the public roads, and as long as there are no weapons fitted (obviously). For the most part, military vehicles will just be imported as a commercial vehicle, and you might have some difficulty getting a valuation for Revenue to calculate VRT on. Most likely you’ll be charged the basic Category C rate of €200. 


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