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Buying a van instead of a car

  • 20-01-2024 7:28pm
    #1
    tommyombomb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 261 ✭✭


    I am looking to get a cheap run around car for the coming 1-2 years and saw a cheap focus/auris vans and wondering if there is any issues with a non business owner using them. Noticing online they are 30% cheaper than normal ones and i will not be carrying anyone so it suits me.

    Also vans are CVRT, does this remain or would it switch to NCT and would i get screwed with insurance. I assume motor tax switches back to normal as it isnt used for a business and i have to fill out a form.



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  • #2
    Luna84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 896 ✭✭✭Luna84


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058332376/buying-a-van-instead-of-a-car

    Commercial vehicles need a separate no claims bonus.



  • #3
    hoodie6029
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,069 ✭✭✭hoodie6029


    Waste of time if you don’t have your own company. €100 to test them yearly. More expensive than most CO2 cars to tax. Higher tolls too.

    If you need a runaround with some space for tools, animals etc. pick up a cheap people carrier or estate and drop/get rid of the back seats. Much less hassle.

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  • #4
    Shoog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,187 ✭✭✭Shoog


    You will need to get it reregistered with the revenue as a private vehicle. Then you will need to find an insurance company who will insure a commercial as a private (most won't).



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