Marcella Corcoran Kennedy (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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31. To ask the Minister for Finance if the VRT payable on recreational vehicles and camper vans may be more readily available for salespersons and customers at the point of sale in the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26207/14]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that as there is a high degree of customisation of recreational vehicles and camper vans, it is necessary, in most instances, to value each vehicle on an individual basis.  This entails the motor dealer submitting the relevant vehicle documentation to Revenue, via a National Car Testing Centre (NCTS), at the time of presentation for registration.

However, motor dealers can avail of a pre-registration examination service, available through NCTS Centres, which allows the valuation and VRT payable to be determined prior to registration.  The vehicle can then be registered on-line through the Revenue On-line Service when a sale is made.

An appointment for a pre-registration inspection can be made in person at an NCTS Centre, through the centralised booking service using a national local rate number, through the Applus web-based booking system or by fax or post (the same system as for a normal appointment but in advance of the vehicle being sold).  Further details are available on the Revenue website link:

I am satisfied that this service offers dealers and their customers certainty in relation to VRT and prices, as well as a quick and efficient registration service.