conversion question

emergundog

Hi all

I've just brought my 2010 TDV6 HSE Discovery 4 over from the UK when we moved back (VRT exempt). I paid the tax :eek: as someone had recommend we leave it as a 7 seater as it's more valuable in the long run.

However, I'm now thinking otherwise.

What do you think - should I convert it (and can I reclaim the tax), or should I leave it as it. Not sure of long term plan - probably hold onto it for another few years anyway. We don't use the 6/7 split, as we have a dog box in there. I can't see us using it ever anyway, especially since I might start doing dog walking, etc. (so would have a commercial reason for needing the loadspace).

Thanks in advance,

Emer.

doctorchopper

you'll need to take all but the front 2 seats out, since it came in as a 7 seater you could always put it back when you go to sell it

emergundog

thanks Doctor.

But someone told me the other day that owing to new legislation, only 6/7 need to come out? I'm aware they could be incorrect.

Thanks.

Eric Cartman

emergundog wrote: »

thanks Doctor.

But someone told me the other day that owing to new legislation, only 6/7 need to come out? I'm aware they could be incorrect.

Thanks.

the 5 seat discovery (new model from early 2012 i believe) came out of the factory as a type N1 commercial vehicle (lower vrt rate of 13.3%) but it still does not qualify for commercial tax, the old cc rate of 960 a year is paid, but it makes it far cheaper than buying and taxing a new passenger discovery, however I do not think youd get type approval for commercial with 5 seats in your discovery.

emergundog

Thanks for the info, Eric. I'll look into it via the NCT (in case of loopholes) and if there's any other news I'll let you know.