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Zohbi
02-10-18, 03:14 PM
I'm looking at getting rid of my '57 3dr Astra for something that's more rewarding to drive now that my insurance isn't as hilariously expensive as it was a few years back. The Astra was handed down from my parents who had it as a commuter, and I'll be selling it for a few thousand as it's still in decent condition. I was wondering if I am meant to pay any taxes or anything like that on the sale? (UK based) Had a look through <Link removed> but not convinced I'm doing it right as it lands me with a huge amount of tax to pay. Can someone point me in the right direction? My insurance still has a month so don't want it gone immediately, just quite soon :)

Cheers!
totalnova
02-10-18, 03:45 PM
I've never paid any tax on any car I've sold, nor anyone I know.
Stuart
02-10-18, 03:48 PM
Something is screaming "spammer/Scam"...
Zohbi
02-10-18, 04:49 PM
Something is screaming "spammer/Scam"...
Sorry if it wasn't an appropriate way to post but it's a genuine concern I have - going by totalnova's post it's possibly a misplaced concern though!
Stuart
02-10-18, 05:06 PM
well its not a spam post then :) Curious how the forum let you post a link on your first post though.

Welcome.
I assume you arent familiar with the relatively simple way the UK deals with car sales.
In short, no tax to pay buying/selling (unless you buy a commercial vehicle then VAT is excluded/added)
novarally
02-10-18, 05:19 PM
The Astra was handed down from my parents who had it as a commuter, and I'll be selling it for a few thousand as it's still in decent condition.

Good luck with that.
Stuart
03-10-18, 10:44 AM
unless its a VXR, going above £3K will be a mission (or you find someone stupid)
total_vauxhall
03-10-18, 12:13 PM
I only sold my 2.0 turbo 57 plate astra for £1200 and it was emaculate .
totalnova
03-10-18, 12:30 PM
Basically Astra's and Vauxhall's in general are worth fuck all.
Stuart
03-10-18, 03:27 PM
Thats my hope, I want a 2.0 SRI estate for buttons lol
novarally
03-10-18, 03:44 PM
I only sold my 2.0 turbo 57 plate astra for £1200 and it was emaculate .

I’ve got the 150bhp Astra SRi CDTi on a 56 plate, and it’s probably worth half that.