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Would a slipping clutch affect vrt price?

  • 17-04-2014 11:02pm
    #1
    funnyclub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 639 ✭✭✭


    Hey guys I bought a A6 from the north and the clutch is slipping. Would this affect the price of the vrt?


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  • #2
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    I doubt it very much.


  • #3
    timmy4u2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,079 ✭✭✭timmy4u2


    As bazz says it is doubtful. In any event it would not affect the price on the day, it would be the subject of an appeal.


  • #4
    MugMugs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    funnyclub wrote: »
    Hey guys I bought a A6 from the north and the clutch is slipping. Would this affect the price of the vrt?

    No


  • #5
    martinr5232
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,298 ✭✭✭martinr5232


    As mugsmugs said no it wont vrt is based on the book value of the car so it doesnt matter to revenue weather it has an engine or not as long as it has a vin number they dont care.


  • #6
    funnyclub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 639 ✭✭✭funnyclub


    Ok thanks guys. Have my Vrt appointment today and just wanted to be sure.


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  • #7
    Truckermal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,047 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    funnyclub wrote: »
    Ok thanks guys. Have my Vrt appointment today and just wanted to be sure.

    If the clutch was roasted your DMF will be shagged too.


  • #8
    timmy4u2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,079 ✭✭✭timmy4u2


    martinr5232 wrote: »
    As mugsmugs said no it wont vrt is based on the book value of the car so it doesnt matter to revenue weather it has an engine or not as long as it has a vin number they dont care.
    That is not entirely true.
    On the day that you "clear" your car you pay the amount based on the OMSP.

    However you may appeal; In your circumstances the OMSP of a car with an US clutch would not be the same as a car that does not need attention.
    The days of being able to fit a cheap clutch kit with DM etc are long gone.
    You can read the appeals process here

    http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/vrt/leaflets/vrt-appeals.html
    Hope this puts you on the right road.


  • #9
    martinr5232
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,298 ✭✭✭martinr5232


    timmy4u2 wrote: »
    That is not entirely true.
    On the day that you "clear" your car you pay the amount based on the OMSP.

    However you may appeal; In your circumstances the OMSP of a car with an US clutch would not be the same as a car that does not need attention.
    The days of being able to fit a cheap clutch kit with DM etc are long gone.
    You can read the appeals process here

    http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/vrt/leaflets/vrt-appeals.html
    Hope this puts you on the right road.

    And they will tell you that you bought the car with the fault so you got with the price reflecting the repairs required to get it road worthy.

    Vrt is calculated on the vehicle in a roadworthy condition they dont care what mechanical condition its in thats your lookout.


  • #10
    timmy4u2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,079 ✭✭✭timmy4u2


    martinr5232 wrote: »
    And they will tell you that you bought the car with the fault so you got with the price reflecting the repairs required to get it road worthy.

    Vrt is calculated on the vehicle in a roadworthy condition they dont care what mechanical condition its in thats your lookout.
    I can assure you that you can appeal as outlined.
    I fail to see what the price paid for it has to do with the VRT.
    That, price paid used in determination of VRT, was removed from the legislation many years ago


  • #11
    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    timmy4u2 wrote: »
    That is not entirely true.
    On the day that you "clear" your car you pay the amount based on the OMSP.

    However you may appeal; In your circumstances the OMSP of a car with an US clutch would not be the same as a car that does not need attention.
    The days of being able to fit a cheap clutch kit with DM etc are long gone.
    You can read the appeals process here

    http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/vrt/leaflets/vrt-appeals.html
    Hope this puts you on the right road.

    afaik it has to be a viable car, thus no engine would affect the VRT (I don't think you'd actually be able to VRT it with no engine) but a slipping clutch? Very doubtful


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  • #12
    timmy4u2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,079 ✭✭✭timmy4u2


    corktina wrote: »
    afaik it has to be a viable car, thus no engine would affect the VRT (I don't think you'd actually be able to VRT it with no engine) but a slipping clutch? Very doubtful
    I presume you meant that for some one else as I never said anything about it not having an engine.
    And yes you can claim for the cost of fitting a clutch and flywheel because I know that it has been done.
    A modern day cars' clutch can cost more than getting a head skimmed and fitting a new head gasket.


  • #13
    funnyclub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 639 ✭✭✭funnyclub


    Thanks Timmy I will look into it. Its gonna cost me the guts of 800 plus for a new DMF and clutch!


  • #14
    timmy4u2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,079 ✭✭✭timmy4u2


    funnyclub wrote: »
    Thanks Timmy I will look into it. Its gonna cost me the guts of 800 plus for a new DMF and clutch!
    You will need all the receipts and vat receipts and detailed invoices.
    Obviously it does not mean that you will get the €800 off... and it takes time.
    Hope it works out for you


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