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Default Vans vs Cars (was Painting metal (a van))

On 21 Oct, 14:44, Adam Aglionby wrote:
On 21 Oct, 10:41, "nightjar" cpb@insert my surname here.me.uk
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"Adam Aglionby" wrote in message


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Would the VAT issue not only affect it if you fitted more seats , or
is totally on more glass, ...


A van becomes a car for VAT purposes if either of the following applies:


One or more seats are fitted in the rear body
Side windows are fitted behind the driver's seat


A minibus will also become a car if seats are removed to below the minimum
number.


Colin Bignell


Thanks Colin, useful information.

*Though think the VAT issue will only really affect newer vehicles,
past a certain age, business buyers for vans will be limited to
smaller non VAT registered concerns.


And just read your other post, can now see that being a car would have
an effect whatever the size of business.

Where do crew cabs fit into the picture?

Thanks
Adam


Minibuses are a whole different world, MOT standards are high to say
the least. Have seen an 11 page MOT failure for a minibus.

Cheers
Adam