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Am I responsible for tax arrears?
Hi I'm thinking of buying a 2006 Micra, the current owners let the tax lapse over COVID. Will I be responsible for the tax arrears if I buy the car? Also, I've heard it can be difficult to get insurance for older cars, will I have a problem insuring a 2006m
Our answer:
Hi Josephine,
You will definitely not be liable for the tax arrears. You are only responsible for the tax from the date you take ownership, so make sure that date is correctly applied to the paperwork.
Yes, you are right on the insurance front: it can get more expensive to insure a car that is more than a decade old. I'd suggest getting quotes for the insurance before you buy the car.
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