EU court dims hopes of cheaper cars

MOTORISTS hoping for cheaper cars through the abolition of Vehicle Registration Tax have been dealt a blow by a recent ruling of the European Court of Justice.

Motoring organisations, including the Society of the Irish Motor Industry and the AA, have repeatedly called on the Government to reduce or remove the tax which can add up to 30% to the cost price of a vehicle.

VRT is payable on the first registration of a vehicle in the State.