VRT tax is 'hindering' motorists from switching to newer, greener models

Car dealers in Ireland say VRT is creating an artificial demand for used imports.

The current level of tax on new cars is hindering motorists from switching to newer greener models, according to a report commissioned by the Irish Car Carbon Reduction Alliance (ICCRA).

ICCRA, which represents the majority of car dealers in Ireland, wants an independent expert review of the current motor taxation situation saying it wants to bring realistic ideas to the table that could aid the Government’s ambition to reduce the carbon footprint of the cars on Irish roads.