Can anyone point me to a definitive definition of List Price as it relates to new motor vehicles?
I have scoured the various Finance Acts since 2015, the Supply of New Cars Order 2000 and of course the original Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 along with numerous updates. The DVLA website sidesteps the issue and my phone call to them resulted in "It is the price published by the Manufacturer". On the other hand all the motor mags seem to believe a List Price includes added Options. So an aftermarket towbar might cost less in the long run? The buyer gets penalised for adding some extra airbags or isofix points?. My dealer says he also spoke to DVLA who immediately confirmed the price should include Options. Of course they would (verbally) because it is more revenue, but get them to write that down - not so easy. There is nothing on the V55 requiring notification of Options. The car is defined by its VIN, model, size, engine capacity, CO2 emissions etc but no mention of heated seats.
So who is driving this lunatic wish to get a car classified as premium via the back door?
Why am I bothered? The dealer contacted me with some mischievous glee to tell me I will be paying £1,500 more in tax. Good thing I didn't add the Smoker's Pack.
So if anyone can guide me to a real definition of List Price, as opposed to Purchase Price, I shall be really grateful.