Converting a lwb base passanger jeep to a crew cab?

Blancy

Hi All

I require lwb jeep for work something like a landcruiser or pajero sport. I need four seats and a pick up is not an option. How can I legally convert a lwb passanger jeep to a four seater commercial with work space in the back?

I know people do this illegally but thats not my thing. How can I legally do a commercial 4/5 seater con? I need it for construction, to claim back the VAT on diesel and avail of the commercial tax.

Any Ideas?

colm_mcm

you can't. they've changed the VRT regulations. it was possible to do in the past, vehicles like the Land Cruiser VX100 (with a dropped floor conversion) and Kia Sedona had enough capacity behind the rear seats to qualify when it was a volume based system. now they've changed the regulations it's not possible..

It's still possible to pick up a Land Cruiser Vx with a conversion done but they're highly sought after due to their low tax.

Alternatively you could get a pickup with a canopy on the back.


You could also look at something like a VW Transporter Syncro crewcab.

Blancy

dam that. Thanks for the reply though...do you know where the new rules are posted cant seem to find them? Not interested in a van, pick up is not a real option but it may just have to do

colm_mcm

the Transporter Syncro is 4WD though.

Blancy

definately not my thing though, considering a patrol 7 seater and removing the rear 2. Guess Im stuck with private tax though...thats some bull****

colm_mcm

I suppose if you want a jeep with 5 seats it's not unreasonable to have to pay private motor tax.

What's your budget?

mickdw

Whats the problem? You need a vehicle with a cab to carry the crew. You need it to be commercial for tax purposes etc. Buy a crewcab surely!