I have just bought a Disco 2 commercial and am about to fit rear seats to convert it to a car. Does anyone have any thoughts about how easy or difficult it is to change the tax class from LGV to PLG. I have had conflicting advice - The DVLA's helpline told me it was not possible at all but the Post Office website appears to suggest that it can be done as long as "supporting evidence" is provided. I presume thats means photographs of the fitted seats and seatbelts etc. Anyone done it?
Changing tax class - any thoughts?
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Disco DJ
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Sorry no idea, but had to ask- why didn't you just buy one with seats in to start with?!!
Festerer
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Any why change to a more expensive tax bracket?
Festerer
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Thankfully
auf_wiedersehen_pet
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Swinging the other way
rolleyes:) I changed my 7 seater to 5 and the DVLA/insurers were fine.I enquired at my (then, now closed) local LVLO as to the ins and outs of a conversion and the response was they are not interested. Once a vehicle is classed as a commercial then thats it.
The insurance company (NFU) likewise were not interested after it was explained that the bodyshells are identical on the production line and the only difference is, essentially, trim and seats as seat and seatbelt mounts utilise existing factory original captive buts etc.
All they said that was required was for them to make a note on the policy regarding conversion (quite common in farmer circles, they explained) and that was that. No change in insurance premium and, likewise, DVLA tax due.
Bonus....
The insurance company (NFU) likewise were not interested after it was explained that the bodyshells are identical on the production line and the only difference is, essentially, trim and seats as seat and seatbelt mounts utilise existing factory original captive buts etc.
All they said that was required was for them to make a note on the policy regarding conversion (quite common in farmer circles, they explained) and that was that. No change in insurance premium and, likewise, DVLA tax due.
Bonus....
