[ted1]

If you get a diesel could you claim the VAT back?

[pmurphy00]

Originally Posted by ted1

If you get a diesel could you claim the VAT back?

i've no idea on the vat situation..i was keen on the hiace 00 my uncl reckons anywhere near 2,500 is far too much, i've no clue really tbh i thought twas an alright price.

there's no taxi here its very rural, the local hackney wouldnt be interested in it tbh id be doing it as a courtesy service maybe have a donation box of the odd person threw 2euro in that id be happy out.

i dont drink when im working so it makes sense nobody lives more than 5/6miles away anyway

if it boosted the crowd on a fri and saturday. i have to buy a vehicle of some description so i recon an 8 seater and if it proves to be a waste of time i can buy a car in the autumn.

nobody can say i didnt try!

[bazz26]

If you are VAT registered and your using it for business purposes then you can claim the VAT back on diesel fuel, not petrol though. Talk to your accountant on what are the best financial options to this venture.

I think you biggest problem is going to be insurance. Ferrying people around in it means it is probably defined as a Public Service Vehicle regarding insurance. You should speak with a few insurance companies and see what sort of premiums they are charging. It may be pretty expensive.

[Markcheese]

Fair dues for giving it a go ..... Reckon as long as long as yr not doing it for"hire or reward" ( not charging) then shouldn't be any insurance psv license issues.... Do reckon u should have a (local) charity box for people to chuck into ( people value it more if they contribute to it )
Or look at helping a local to set up a as a hackney bus, school routes, community groups, sports clubs... Elderly groups... Could help put life in a local village and yr pub( more than Friday and sat nights) . Knew someone who did this in NZ as a franchise type of thing , he was never going to get rich but reckoned he'd given about 18 people a start... And made a few bob..

[bazz26]

Originally Posted by Markcheese

Fair dues for giving it a go ..... Reckon as long as long as yr not doing it for"hire or reward" ( not charging) then shouldn't be any insurance psv license issues.... Do reckon u should have a (local) charity box for people to chuck into ( people value it more if they contribute to it )
Or look at helping a local to set up a as a hackney bus, school routes, community groups, sports clubs... Elderly groups... Could help put life in a local village and yr pub( more than Friday and sat nights) . Knew someone who did this in NZ as a franchise type of thing , he was never going to get rich but reckoned he'd given about 18 people a start... And made a few bob..

While he may not be charging, it is still a service he will be providing as part of his business so imo he will need the correct insurance. What if he has an accident on a run and one or more of his passengers claims for injuries against his insurance? It opens up a can of worms. This is why insurance companies have full disclosure clauses in their policies.

[pmurphy00]

insurance is proving to be a right pain in the ass
for an vw caravelle anyway,
havn't bought anything yet might go with an mpv instead of a bus
haven't even got a quote ye and i've been ringing around.

hyundai trajet?

[veetwin]

I know a buddy of mine bought a minibus for his pub but had to sell it again because he could not get insurance. MPV might be the best bet.

[Chuck Stone]

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/coaches/3491936

[bazz26]

Originally Posted by Chuck Stone

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/coaches/3491936

Are you selling it?

[wexford12]

Originally Posted by Chuck Stone

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/coaches/3491936

They are very hard to get in and out of the back seats most taxi drivers have got rid of them as drunk people keep falling in and out of them.
Buy a diesel claim the VAT back on diesel and other costs. I would look at a Transit 9 seater or VW shuttle both with hard no carpet floors easier for cleaning

[Chuck Stone]

Originally Posted by bazz26

Are you selling it?

No. If I was selling it I'd say I was selling it.

[pmurphy00]

the ford is too expensive.
i need a 7 seater it appears.
the search continues,
the trajet comes in diesel..im quite keen on it