Theres quite a few prices people seem to be paying for essentially the same engine.

Mines just 175...

That is because we have 150, 160 and 190 engines, also options of manual or auto on 150 and 160. Not forgetting the i6. Auto is the "no option" option on 190 (and i6?). Therefore there should be 6 different RFL Rates. Mine is, I believe, the highest diesel at £285.  10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

s14tra wrote:

ouch that is harsh.how can they justify charging so much when you cannot really call them gas guzzlers?oh unless we are talking co emmisions

Well in Ireland about 60% of our motor tax used to go to the local council coffers in which county you live in, and that was supposed to be spent on providing the water maintenance and infrastructure required in your area. the rest went on road maintenance.
However now the government wants to screw each householder for a water charge and has spent millions (500+) on having water meters installed to whip us all in line with EU policy to charge for water used.

Of course they are not looking at reducing the car tax by 60% at the same time or the VAT that was increased by 2% to also cover water costs a few decades ago.

So Ireland is about to go all crazy over this issue and it looks like it will bring down the government...

Rant over, we will still get screwed for crazy car tax in Ireland after the 2016 elections no doubt...

dunkley201 wrote:

That is because we have 150, 160 and 190 engines, also options of manual or auto on 150 and 160. Not forgetting the i6. Auto is the "no option" option on 190 (and i6?). Therefore there should be 6 different RFL Rates. Mine is, I believe, the highest diesel at £285.

It's gone up again!
Just got the renewal notice for my 09 plate SE Auto which is £290.00 from 1 September 15. or £304.50 if you pay monthly by DD.


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Licenced MSA Radio Operator for 35+ years.
Rallying is the only sport.

Mine was actually £180 for the year.
The dealer said it was £200 and thats what they charged me

It would appear that it is based on the CO2 emissions of the vehicle.

Mine puts out (According to The DVLA) 224G/KM.


Bill Life Honorary Member of Wallasey Motor Club.
Licenced MSA Radio Operator for 35+ years.
Rallying is the only sport.