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
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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.
Tax costs to convert a Transporter?
Hi,
I want to add three seats to a VW Transporter. So convert it to a six-seat vehicle instead of a three-seat vehicle. Any ideas what costs would be involved in this, other than the actual cost of conversion? I.e. changing seat number on logbook etc?
Eoin Byrne (Tinahely )Aug 2020 Filed under: commercial vehicle
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Hi Eoin,
The only cost will be in the change of tax. There’s no cost to have a commercial vehicle re-registered as a private car (although you will have to satisfy the NCT that the conversion has been carried out to an adequate standard), but your tax costs will go up, as you’ll be put onto the by-engine-capacity tax system, which, depending on the engine in the Transporter (I’m presuming it’s a 2.0-litre), will be much more costly than the existing commercial tax of €333 per year.
Motor tax for 2.0-litre Caddy van privately?
How much is the motor tax for a 2020 Caddy 2.0-litre van taxed privately?
Timmy Weir (Tralee)Jul 2020 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Timmy,
With a 2.0-litre engine, on the old by-engine-capacity tax system, you’re looking at €710 a year for tax.
I need to tax a 151 Caddy privately...
Can I tax a 151 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6 75hp private? If so, how much? What do I need to tax this vehicle?
Kenneth Carnegie (Ballina)Jul 2020 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Kenneth,
You can tax it privately, and all you need to do is to ring up your local motor tax office (you can look yours up here) and tell them that you want to tax a van as a private vehicle. You’ll be shifted on to the old by-engine-capacity tax system and so, with a 1.6-litre engine, you’ll have to pay €514 per year.
Can I tax and insure a Caddy van privately?
Hi, help needed: I bought a Caddy van for carrying the dog and bicycles. Could not get private insurance so had to get commercial instead. My problem is I cannot tax it as a commercial vehicle as I have no VAT number. Question: can I tax it as a private vehicle at €514?
Cheers
A
Adrian Culligan (Fermoy)Jul 2020 Filed under: commercial vehicle
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Hi Adrian,
Yes, you can. Or at least, you certainly should be able to. Simply ring up your local motor tax office and they should be able to just transfer you to the old engine-capacity tax system. On the insurance front, have you tried getting a good broker? They can often find deals that we orindary humans cannot.
How much to tax a 2007 Caddy privately?
How much is it to tax a 2007 Caddy van privately?
Billy Noone (Galway )Jul 2020 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Billy,
Assuming it’s the Caddy with the 1.6 TDI engine, then it’s €514 a year as a private vehicle.
How much to tax a VW Caddy privately?
How much is it to tax a 2008 VW Caddy van privately in Ireland?
Shane Ward (Athlone)Jul 2020 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Shane,
Assuming it has the 1.6 TDI engine then it’ll cost you €514 per year.
Is a five-seat Defender a commercial?
Hi,
I'm thinking of buying a 2013 Defender 110 2.2D XS Utility Wagon (five seats). I have read here that you can tax a commercial vehicle privately and the tax is determined by the older pre-2008 tax bands based on engine size. That would make the tax €951, which is a lot lower than if it was based on emissions. My question is, is a five-seat Utility wagon considered a commercial? As I recall, there was a clamp down on 'crew cabs' for this tax process.
Thanks
Mark
Mark RowLANDS (Lahinch)Jul 2020 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Mark,
There was indeed a clampdown on crew-cabs and five-seat SUVs qualifying for commercial rate VRT and tax, but being as (a) this Defender pre-dates the clampdown and (b) it has a separate and un-glazed cargo compartment, it should just squeak through.
Are pick-ups same as vans for BIK?
Hi,
I'm considering buying a 2008 Toyota Hilux double cab under a limited company and paying the BIK for private use as well. Do pick-ups fall in the same five per cent category as vans in Ireland?
Thank you
Jakub Cerny (Dublin)Jul 2020 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Jakub,
It certainly should do, but my advice would be to check carefully with the company’s accountant before proceeding.
I want to tax my Ford Ranger privately...
Hi...
I want to tax my 2016 Ford Ranger 2.2 privately... How much would it cost me? It's the 2.2 limited edition.
Thank you
Bryan
Bryan Slattery (Quin)Jul 2020 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Bryan,
With a commercial vehicle, if you tax it privately, you’re put back on the old engine-capacity tax system, so that’s going to be €951 a year to tax.