Government Scrappage - Back taxing

johnny_adidas

Is it possible to back-tax a car for 1 year which has been legitimately off the road for two/more years to avail of the government scrappage scheme?
(Car in purchasers ownership at all times)

tom traubert

Reading the answer to the question below suggests that your car will not be eligible, unless of course you have continued to insure it and that it's NCT is only expired in last 90 days.

'I have an old car that I no longer use. Can I apply?
Yes, provided that it has a current NCT certificate (or the NCT certificate has expired no more than 90 days previously, or the car has failed the test in the six months immediately before the date of scrappage) and it has been insured in your name for at least 12 months in the 18 months immediately before the date of scrappage.'

johnny_adidas

thanks for that, guessed it wouldnt be that easy

corktina

assuming you are a cash buyer, just go in and hammer thenm for a really good deal...scrapage is only €1250, you should be able to get a discount for cash for something approaching that