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Personal version of a Garage Plate?

  • 24-01-2013 10:09am
    #1
    lotas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 934 ✭✭✭


    Might be a stupid question, actually pretty sure it is, but is there a personal version of a Garage Plate?

    I Have my main car, which I drive in and out of work, and everywhere else for that matter, but would like something more fun... Something for off road and possibly something for the weekends (2 seater or something like that). But, ideally, I don't want to be paying full road tax and insurance for 3 vehicles... I already pay 700EUR a year for my BMW 520D... If i go for a "small" 4x4, you could be talking another EUR1000 and a 2 door could be another 700 as well... Is there something that allows me to drive multiple vehicles that i own with one Tax and Insurance Disc?

    Only one of the vehicles will be on the road (or off as the case may be) at any one time... but it should be simple enough to transfer stuff around (no ringing insurance companies, etc). I just want to be able to walk out, jump into a car (which ever one) and head off...

    Possible?


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  • #2
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    You could look into a part time traders policy for insurance which would cover you for all 3 vehicles. May or may not work or apply to you depending on your circumstances.

    You'll have to tax everything unfortunately.


  • #3
    macrubicon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭macrubicon


    I don't think you can do that.

    Trade plates can only be used between 6am and 10pm. You also need a garage or dealer code to apply for them.

    Use is also meant to be for upkeep, transport and "garage business" purposes so would not include daily driver use. Plus you would need to sort out insurance.


  • #4
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    lotas wrote: »
    Might be a stupid question, actually pretty sure it is, but is there a personal version of a Garage Plate?

    I Have my main car, which I drive in and out of work, and everywhere else for that matter, but would like something more fun... Something for off road and possibly something for the weekends (2 seater or something like that). But, ideally, I don't want to be paying full road tax and insurance for 3 vehicles... I already pay 700EUR a year for my BMW 520D... If i go for a "small" 4x4, you could be talking another EUR1000 and a 2 door could be another 700 as well... Is there something that allows me to drive multiple vehicles that i own with one Tax and Insurance Disc?

    Only one of the vehicles will be on the road (or off as the case may be) at any one time... but it should be simple enough to transfer stuff around (no ringing insurance companies, etc). I just want to be able to walk out, jump into a car (which ever one) and head off...

    Possible?

    ...I think you got off the plane at the wrong stop: you won't be doing that in good 'ol Oirland :p

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #5
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    lotas wrote: »
    .... I don't want to be paying full road tax and insurance for 3 vehicles........

    You and me both: join the queue........

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #6
    lotas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 934 ✭✭✭lotas


    galwaytt wrote: »
    You and me both: join the queue........

    Ahh, well... it worth a shot!

    If I did have a 4x4 and it was "off the road" most of the year, except a month or 2 in summer or when it snows, would i need to pay the full year tax, or could i just pay the months i need?


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  • #7
    Silvera
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,033 ✭✭✭Silvera


    If you ever decided to move to Germany you can indeed get a 'personal trade plate'.

    Owners with several classic vehicles can apply for a type of trade plate which costs €200 per annum and can be used on any vehicle in the owners possession. These plates are red-on-whte in colour (like the dealer plate I own pictured below...except the 'personal trade plates' start with '07').


  • #8
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    You can pay motor tax quarterly if you want.


  • #9
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,688 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    What is the story with trade plates for dealers, What does the plate actually cover - Does it allow them to legally go without tax on the car? Do they have to show proof of trade insurance to get them as I see them being issued by the council.


  • #10
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    It hasn't really anything to do with the insurance side of it.

    You can drive an unregistered or untaxed car provided its in the course of the motor trade.


  • #11
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,688 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    oh right, that makes sense.


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  • #12
    dahamsta
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,659 ✭✭✭✭dahamsta


    Could be a money-spinner for the government of someone intelligent in the Department of Trans....

    ....ah right.


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