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ballington31

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i was wondering what the collective wisdom of forum members is on wether buying a new car before januarys vat rise is the best option or wait till after hoping for dealers to bring out inevitable deals to intice customers back? :?
 
I have ordered a car for December delivery. It is the only item where VAT matters really.
 
Don't know what you guys are complaining about. We pay double tax on cars here in Ireland, VAT (at 21%) and VRT (vehicle registration tax). You also pay the VRT on second-hand cars coming into the country. One example doing the rounds at the moment is a guy getting a VRT bill of €70,000 for a second-hand Bently continental convertible!!
 
seanodwyer said:
Don't know what you guys are complaining about. We pay double tax on cars here in Ireland, VAT (at 21%) and VRT (vehicle registration tax). You also pay the VRT on second-hand cars coming into the country. One example doing the rounds at the moment is a guy getting a VRT bill of €70,000 for a second-hand Bently continental convertible!!
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ah but then its not so long ago you drove around for months (or even years in one case I know near Limerick!) without registering... :poke:
 
pvr said:
I have ordered a car for December delivery. It is the only item where VAT matters really.
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What've you ordered? :)

And does it matter when the delivery is? Assume sale price is at time of purchase, ie, order placed?
 
It will be date when you pay the outstanding balance. Of course you can pay the dealer full amount before the car is delivered.
 
Darren M said:
pvr said:
I have ordered a car for December delivery. It is the only item where VAT matters really.
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What've you ordered? :)

And does it matter when the delivery is? Assume sale price is at time of purchase, ie, order placed?
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VAT is payable at delivery, not when bought.

It is an addition to the fleet, but is a Christmas present for Mrs PVR so I won't say what yet 8)

It is convertible, it is fast - that is all.
 
pvr said:
I have ordered a car for December delivery. It is the only item where VAT matters really.
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Certainly would never order a car for December no matter what the saving, but I suppose if the saving matters then go for it.
 
It is a special, so depreciation difference is nothing as per book (checked it - was £50 difference in the month). Have to fly out to collect it, not many UK dealers.

Oh, and VAT goes up on Jan 4th, so I can register it on Jan 3rd if I wanted to.
 
pvr said:
It is a special, so depreciation difference is nothing as per book (checked it - was £50 difference in the month). Have to fly out to collect it, not many UK dealers.

Oh, and VAT goes up on Jan 4th, so I can register it on Jan 3rd if I wanted to.
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Was not concerned with depreciation, more that I would always buy a car for circa March 1st and I'm surprised you are concerned about the VAT rise :)
 
Well, I need the car now really now I have more or less conviscated the X5 for my use, the Polo is used a lot by my daughter now, the Golf is in winter hibernation and the M is mine, all mine :)

December was the quickest they could get it though ...
 
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