Motor tax - grace period when buying new car?

leeoc91 · 2022-02-04 11:26:43

Hi all, I bought a second-hand car today from a dealer in Dublin. The VRC was filled out and posted off today to change the registered owner to me. Because it's still registered to the dealer that means I cannot pay the motor tax on it yet... I was wondering if there was any kind of grace period when buying a new car that…

04-02-2022 12:26PM

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leeoc91

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Hi all, I bought a second-hand car today from a dealer in Dublin. The VRC was filled out and posted off today to change the registered owner to me.

Because it's still registered to the dealer that means I cannot pay the motor tax on it yet... I was wondering if there was any kind of grace period when buying a new car that will allow me to drive it while I wait for the VRC to be updated? If I have proof of purchase etc?

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#2 04-02-2022 12:29PM

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Most guards would give you leeway or at least ask you to produce documentation within 14 days. Most would let you in your way.

A traffic warden can issue a ticket for non display though if it’s parked in a public place, and there’s no getting out of that.

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#3 04-02-2022 03:47PM

leeoc91

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Ok good to know, thanks :)

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