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How to work out the VRT paid on a car?
Can I find out how much VRT was paid on a car?
Paul Hickey (Blarney)
Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT
How to change Peugeot 2008 units in speedo?
How do you change from kilometres to miles on a 2020 Peugeot 2008 SUV?
Valerie Anderson (Inverness)
Oct 2020 Filed under: mileage
Can you clarify 2021 EV taxes for business?
Hi,
My question relates to the 2021 Budget and the changes relating to BEV purchases as a company car. The information provided by the Government was particularly vague and I'm hoping that you can assist.
The proposal is to reduce the VRT rate from 14% to 7%; however it's unclear if the VRT rebate of €5,000 will remain for 2021 as there is mention of a reduction in this for cars over €40K, which basically includes the majority of normal BEVs as I believe it'll be on the OMSP. Do you know will there be any changes to the 0% BIK as I can't find any reference to this in Revenue documents, except for previous pre-2021 budget clarifications that the 0% BIK would be in place for BEVs purchased by the 31st December 2020.
Regards, Joe Boyle.
Joseph Boyle (Dublin)
Oct 2020 Filed under: business
Looking at a BMW i8 import, now or in 2021?
I am looking at possibly purchasing a plug-in hybrid car imported from the UK (possibly registered Jan 2019). Its CO2 is 46g/km and NOx is 11mg/km. It is costing £63k Sterling and Revenue is estimating €99,000 for a BMW i8 Roadster less 33% deprecation.
If purchased before end of December there is 14% VRT (€11,600 approx.) and I believe there is a rebate of €2,250. How is this claimed back as a private individual?
If registered in January there is only 7% VRT; is this correct? So in theory less expensive in January 2021?
All presuming Brexit does not happen. If Brexit happens what is additional surcharge? Is it 10% on all UK imports over and above VRT?
Thanks for any info that would clarify above
Regards David
David Fleming (Dublin)
Oct 2020 Filed under: importing
Will the BMW X5 hybrid's VRT drop in 2021?
Hi,
The BMW X5 plug-in hybrid emits 77g/km and is 14 per cent VRT rate. Will this go down to 9 per cent VRT in January 2021?
Thanks
John, Cork.
John Daly (Cork)
Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT
Would I qualify for PCP?
I am hoping to get car finance. I left a permanent primary teaching job of 18 years in Dublin and moved to the country. I am now on a fixed term contract but will have no problem securing another job next September. My job now requires me to drive to work so I need a reliable vehicle. I have an 03 Toyota that I would hope to trade in for scrappage. I don’t wish to use a guarantor to apply for a loan from credit union/banks. Would I qualify for PCP as I am debt-free and a homeowner since 2007? I could also provide a deposit of €2,000/3,000.
Thanks
Ann Horan (Cork)
Oct 2020 Filed under: finance
Tax of a 6.0-litre car in 2021?
What is the price of taxing your car bought in 2012 with a 6.0-litre engine with the new budget rates?
Fionnuala Doyle (Galway)
Oct 2020 Filed under: taxation
Will no-deal Brexit mean more importing costs?
Will a 'no deal' Brexit make any difference to importing a second hand car from the UK in 2021? Extra costs like tariffs etc?
Thanks Dermot
Dermot Hedigan (Cork)
Oct 2020 Filed under: importing
Motor taxation for a disabled person?
Motor tax for disabled person?
Yvonne Odonnell (Galway)
Oct 2020 Filed under: miscellaneous
Cost of a new Mazda MX-5?
What would be the total cost of a new Mazda MX-5 GT and will there be any for sale here in Ireland before the end of the year?
The Mazda dealers and Mazda Ireland are not very upfront with this information. You would think that they would be hungry for sales and especially on a model that is the flagship of the brand.
Anthony Byrne (Cork)
Oct 2020 Filed under: choosing new car
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