SORN - Differences Between UK and Rep of Ireland

[Leins]

I'm hoping that someone who has SORN-ed a car before can do me a favour and take a look at this new Irish government bill to see what the differences would be to your sytem in the UK, which I'm not really familiar with: http://www.merrionstreet.ie/index.php/2013/04/mini...

The reason for this proposal is that annual "motor tax" in Ireland is extortionate on anything of larger capacity up to 30 years old (eg 205 GTi 1.9 = €710; E30 BMW 325i = €1080; W124 Merc 320E = €1809), and so many people have been dodging it and only taxing for a 3- or 6-month period whilst still driving continuously throughout the year

One noticeable difference I think is that there will almost certainly be an adminstration charge in Ireland brought in for this, rumoured to be in the region of €25. Also, what is the minimum/maximum period of time you can SORN your car for in the UK (Irish proposal is 3-12 month range)?

Thanks!

[cptsideways]

Google DVLA SORN & you will find it all


Very simply you can do it online or at the post office, lasts 12 months currently but i think its been changed to indefinite this last budget, there is no charge.