Hello all, My mother would like to get a run around commercial jeep as a second vehicle to save her car. She has got a second insurance quote which is ok but can anyone help with what paperwork that would be required to get commercial tax on it. Thanks for any help. Tom.
If you are an employee and you use your vehicle solely for the carriage of goods in the course of your employment, you will require a letter from your employer to that effect. The letter should also provide information about your employer, such as, the nature of the business and its Tax Registration Number.
If the vehicle is one year old or over (for example, imported) a certificate of roadworthiness/pass statement (from an authorised tester) is required. If the vehicle is imported, a weight docket (from an authorised weighbridge) is required.
Why does she need a commercial? If it's for carrying dogs/plants etc. Why not get an estate car?
Another thing to factor in ... a new motor policy be it commercial or private will mean she'll be starting afresh without the benefit of a no claims discount.
Unless your mother is doing a lot of driving, a second vehicle isn't worth it ... tax, insurance, servicing, DOE/NCT, tyres etc. all add up.