New van and re-registering?

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  • #107222
    ziggylulu
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    Hi, I have been looking at new vans for a conversion project. First of all is there any draw back to this (apart from warranty)
    The road tax on the van is £280 per year what would that come down to after re-registering with DVLA. And how would an insurance Co view this if I did the conversion over a period.

    #115299
    Darren
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    I cant think of any drawbacks
    I cant think of any drawbacks to converting a new van.
    There isn’t a taxation class for motorcaravans/motorhomes/campervans. Almost all are registered as private light goods (PLG). So re-registering the van as a motorcaravan wont make any difference to the tax.

    What van do you have? The tax for a private lights good vehicles is £225 per year:
    https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables

    Some vans fall into the car category.

    #115301
    Darren
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    I cant think of any drawbacks
    I cant think of any drawbacks to converting a new van.
    There isn’t a taxation class for motorcaravans/motorhomes/campervans. Almost all are registered as private light goods (PLG). So re-registering the van as a motorcaravan wont make any difference to the tax.

    What van do you have? The tax for a private lights good vehicles is £225 per year:
    https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables

    Some vans fall into the car category.

    #115303
    tee_cee
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    Insurance can be tricky. Van
    Insurance can be tricky. Van insurance is a different product with higher rates and separate NCD.
    In general the specialist insurance cos will provide insurance that covers a defined conversion period, and then cover for the camper. Personally I hated the idea of forced timescales – but I’m sure that the conversion period could be extended.
    There is no tax class advantage, but insurance rates will be cheaper, and re-registration will make it easier to move around different companies. Of course the van speed restrictions will be lifted also.
    As always ring around the specialists – I’m currently with Shield Total Insurance who are easy to deal with. I tried Adrian Flux, who were extremely pushy and expensive.

    #115305
    tee_cee
    Participant

    Insurance can be tricky. Van
    Insurance can be tricky. Van insurance is a different product with higher rates and separate NCD.
    In general the specialist insurance cos will provide insurance that covers a defined conversion period, and then cover for the camper. Personally I hated the idea of forced timescales – but I’m sure that the conversion period could be extended.
    There is no tax class advantage, but insurance rates will be cheaper, and re-registration will make it easier to move around different companies. Of course the van speed restrictions will be lifted also.
    As always ring around the specialists – I’m currently with Shield Total Insurance who are easy to deal with. I tried Adrian Flux, who were extremely pushy and expensive.

    #115307
    Darren
    Guest

    Many of the DIY conversion
    Many of the DIY conversion policies give you 3 months to complete the conversion.
    I find brokers the best, as they can give you information about a range of policies

    Try
    http://www.campton.co.uk/

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    #115309
    Darren
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    Many of the DIY conversion
    Many of the DIY conversion policies give you 3 months to complete the conversion.
    I find brokers the best, as they can give you information about a range of policies

    Try
    http://www.campton.co.uk/

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