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- April 12, 2015 at 4:34 pm #107222ziggyluluParticipant
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.April 12, 2015 at 7:00 pm #115299DarrenGuestI 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-tablesSome vans fall into the car category.
April 12, 2015 at 7:00 pm #115301DarrenGuestI 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-tablesSome vans fall into the car category.
April 14, 2015 at 7:41 am #115303tee_ceeParticipantInsurance 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.April 14, 2015 at 7:41 am #115305tee_ceeParticipantInsurance 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.April 14, 2015 at 8:14 am #115307DarrenGuestMany 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 policiesApril 14, 2015 at 8:14 am #115309DarrenGuestMany 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 - AuthorPosts
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