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I'm about to purchase an ex-demo Volkswagen T-Roc from a main dealer for just under £22k but the invoice says it includes 20% VAT at around £3665. I thought secondhand goods were exempt from VAT?
I want to buy medium-sized van, with a short wheel base for my son to continue his outdoor work. He fancies a Vauxhall Vivaro. What do you think is the best van overall? I have an £8000 budget, but i want...
I'm thinking of buying a used motorcycle from a dealer in Germany, the advert claims the price includes VAT. The dealer has no experience of shipping to England, however, he has a very good reputation...
Can I claim back the VAT on a new light commercial vehicle I just purchased? It will also be used for private use as well as business.
I just purchased a new car and was offered a dealer discount of £700, plus a dealer partner discount of £1300, making a total of £2000. The invoice shows a reduced amount, which when queried, was advised...
What does 'VAT qualify' mean. Do I have to pay VAT on top or do I get it back?
Is buying a Japanese import a good idea? I'm considering a Honda FR-V.
A colleague has to tow a 1300kg trailer as part of his work on a daily basis. To get the right tow car he has to go for something which hits him hard in tax terms because of high CO2. He has posed the...
I have seen a pre-registered 2016 Subaru Impreza I RC with 11 miles on the clock at a dealership for £16,495. I think the RRP for these cars is about £18,980. Am I correct in thinking that the price the...
If I was to buy an unregistered car that is VAT qualifying, does that mean I need to pay VAT on top of the sale price. How can I tell the year of the vehicle?
 

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