Crashed car tax question.

humberklog

Bought a 2nd hand car 3 weeks ago. We freshly taxed it ((180) for the year. A few days in and it was rear ended and written off.

The insurance have paid their portion and the salvage company are squaring the remainder and a cheque is on the way. No one hurt, like for like replacement car ordered and money coming through. All good so far.

My partner was onto the salvage company looking for a right off certificate (?) however they said they're going to repair the car and put it back on the market.

Is there any way we can claim back the tax on the crashed car in the hope of transferring it to our new car (expected collection next week)?

dontmindme

include the cost of the remaining tax in your claim

Buffman

Short answer is no.

Longer answer is the tax stays with the car and the salvage company own it now. There are times when motor tax can be reclaimed but none are applicable to your situation.

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel_and_recreation/motoring_1/motor_tax_and_insurance/motor_tax_rates.html

'Refunds of motor tax

It is possible in certain circumstances to claim a refund of motor tax. Your application for a refund should be made directly to your local Motor Tax Office on Form RF120 (pdf). You can claim a refund of motor tax if:

• The vehicle has been scrapped, destroyed or sent permanently out of the State
• The vehicle has been stolen and has not been recovered by the owner
• The vehicle has not been taken out or used in a public place at any time since the issue of the current disc
• The owner of the vehicle has stopped using the vehicle because of illness, injury or other physical disability
• The owner of the vehicle has stopped using the vehicle because they are absent from the country for business or educational purposes
• The owner of the vehicle has stopped using the vehicle because of service overseas with the Defence Forces

Tax discs must be surrendered immediately as refunds are generally calculated from the first of the month after the disc is surrendered. A minimum of three unexpired whole calendar months must be left on the disc when surrendered. Where a vehicle has been scrapped you will need a certificate of destruction issued by an End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Authorised Treatment Facility.'

humberklog

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119089704#Comment_119089704

Too late.

newmember2

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119089747#Comment_119089747

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