Carte Grise Costs for Vans

[JJ]

I have just purchased a Renault Megane which is registered as a commercial vehicle. It has only two seats so is in effect a van. I do not intend to use the vehicle for commercial purposes, just as a runabout with the dog and to the dechettereie etc.

However, the Prefecture want to charge me 253 euros for a new carte grise as it is a commercial vehicle. I only paid 750 euros for the vehicle it, so 33% of the value does seem a bit steep.

So does anyone know if that is right, or can I change the use of the vehicle back to a private car?

Any help and advice will be gratefully welcomed.

 

 

[BJSLIV]

The carte gris costs  a fixed amount per fiscal horsepower , plus in some areas a small additional charge for vans. the charge is halved if the vehicle is over ten years old.

In Paris it would cost you the amount you mention for a 7 hp vehicle.