Loopholes or tips on expensive motor tax on larger engines

Designator

Hi all,

Currently looking to buy a weekend car for a bit of comfort and fun . Been looking at a few beamers,mercs and range rovers but the issue I find is that the type of car Im looking to buy has a 3litre or higher engine capacity and the motor tax on these is anywhere from €1200 - 1500 a year which I find hard to justify paying for a car that I know I will only use probably one or two days a week. Does anyone on here have suggestions on any tips around this kind of issue ? I presume theres no way of paying less tax because of less use anyway.. but any tips or suggestions are welcome...

Also regarding motor insurance for a car I'll be using only one or two days a week, I have open insurance so would this cover it enough or would I have to get seperate insurance also for this?

Thanks in advance

celtic_oz

https://www.chill.ie/blog/understanding-classic-car-road-tax/

What is 'Classic Car' tax? 

Now you understand a little bit more about what a classic car is, how does classic car road tax work? Unlike some of the other vehicle brackets we have explained previously, there is a set fee for a classic vehicle, which means you will pay the same amount each month. 

In order to qualify for this low-rate tax, you must be able to prove when your car was manufactured. We explain this in more detail a little further down the page. 

The cost of classic car tax is set at €56 per year (or €5.60 a month). If you have a classic motorbike, the tax on this would be €26 per year (or €2.60 a month)*. 

Once your classic car is taxed, you must display your valid tax disc in the windscreen to avoid a fine or penalty. 

 

How old does a car have to be to qualify for classic car tax in Ireland?

For motor tax purposes, a car is considered a ‘classic’ when it is 30 years or older. When this is the case, you will qualify for the low-tax rate of €56 per year. However, you must be able to prove the manufacturing date of your vehicle when you apply for tax. This can usually be done via the vehicle registration book or its certificate. Alternatively, the chassis number might also be used as proof. Once the local authority has determined that your car is older than 30 years, you will be able to apply for classic car tax in Ireland.

If you’re having trouble finding this information or proving it to the tax authority, there are some instances where an enthusiast’s organisation might be able to date your car for you. They would need to make an official declaration that can be used by the local tax authority. 

hoodie6029

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058286963/loopholes-or-tips-on-expensive-motor-tax-on-larger-engines

Champagne lifestyle, beer budget is it?

Designator

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120329289#Comment_120329289

Called wanting a nice comfortable car for weekends lad 👍 nothing wrong with that, or are you just a typical Irish lad trying to put down his own?

hoodie6029

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120329738#Comment_120329738

Nope, just trying to see if you live in the real world or fantasy land. If can either afford a spare car or you can’t.

User1998

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120329922#Comment_120329922

I’d disagree. I had a 3.5 petrol Lexus as a second car which I could very much afford to tax but chose not to. Registered it in a friends name instead and was going to pretend I had just bought it and hadn’t received the logbook yet to tax it if I was stopped.

Never got stopped for the year I owned it and saved myself €1800, on a car that was barely worth twice that.

daheff

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120330281#Comment_120330281

nice friend you are. possibly dropping your buddy in the sh1tter over non paid tax

hoodie6029

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120330281#Comment_120330281

Is that a loophole?

User1998

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120330314#Comment_120330314

It was obviously with his permission.. And Its the driver that gets penalty points, not the owner. The idea was that he was supposed to be the previous owner and I was just waiting for the new logbook to arrive in my name, hence no tax

User1998

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120330318#Comment_120330318

I never said it was. I’m just disagreeing with your statement that you can either afford a second car or not

L1011

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120330340#Comment_120330340

If you need to break the law, you can't afford it

There are no legal loopholes, and if this is the 'quality of posts' we're going to get, I'm closing this thread.