Do tax arrears have to be paid before selling a car?

Do tax arrears have to be paid before selling a car?

Do car tax arrears need to be cleared before selling a car.

Our answer:

Hi Siobhan,

No they don't. Any outstanding tax is written off when a car changes hands. 

Shane O'Donoghue

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