No CoD for scrapped car

dosho

Hi,
Over two years ago I had a car scrapped but I don't have a CoD for it. The car was lying in my driveway for a year before that so its been off the road since 2010 (I contacted the tax office at the time as it wasn't roadworthy). Anyhow, when it was removed I sent the log book to Shannon but they sent it back to me. I had completely forgotten about it until I seen the news this morning about the motor tax loophole.
The guys that scrapped it for me had been doing some building work at the house and towed it away.
What should I do now?

corktina

Tell them it was a mistake about having scrapped it and you sold it/gave it to this guy who took it away (for spares/repair as far as you know). A name and address might help. This is the true story is it not?

bloo

Hi

Im in a similar situation. Car was towed and scrapped on my behalf, but as I didnt leave the log book with the car no COD was issued. I had forgotten about this too until the new car tax scheme was announced.

I contacted the department of transport and explained my situation. I was told that I would need to fill in a form stating that the car is no longer owned by me, and write a letter explaining the circumstance that the car was scrapped (how, when, where etc) and have that signed/witnessed by a solicitor or ombudsman. Once they get that the should be able to update their system and I wont be liable for tax.

I would suggest contacting the department of transport and they should be able to help.

witnessmenow

So what exactly is the situation now?

I thought the loop hole was that once you went to tax the car again you would be back charged un paid tax.

If you take a car off the road and never put it back are you still liable for the tax?

corktina

no I don't think you are. If you don't sorn it, it only becomes a problem if you want to revive it later.