Terms and Conditions for CarVRT
Welcome to CarVRT. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website, located at https://carvrt.com, and all associated car valuation tools, price guides, and vehicle listing services. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these terms in full. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you should discontinue using our website immediately. Our platform is designed specifically for motorists, buyers, and sellers across Ireland, providing local automotive data, VRT estimates, and market price insights.
1. Definitions and Overview
In this document, the terms 'CarVRT', 'we', 'us', and 'our' refer to the owners and operators of the CarVRT website. The terms 'you', 'user', and 'visitor' refer to any individual or business accessing the site, utilizing our valuation calculators, or browsing motor listings. 'Services' refers to all online tools, vehicle price databases, estimation software, and listing features provided through carvrt.com. 'VRT' refers to Vehicle Registration Tax as administered by the Irish Revenue Commissioners.
2. Use of Our Services
CarVRT provides automotive pricing information, vehicle specifications, and market data tailored to the Irish motor industry. You agree to use our website solely for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of this site by, any third party. Permitted and prohibited uses include:
- Permitted Use: Researching used car valuations for personal buying or selling, estimating VRT for private imports from Northern Ireland or Great Britain, browsing vehicle listings, and evaluating motor tax bands based on CO2 emissions.
- Prohibited Use: Scraper bots, automated data extraction, commercial resale of our price databases without express permission, submitting fraudulent car listings, or attempting to compromise site security.
- Account Security: If you register an account to list vehicles or save searches, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
3. Vehicle Listings and User Submissions
CarVRT allows private sellers, motor traders, and dealerships across Ireland—from Dublin and Cork to Galway and Donegal—to list vehicles for sale. When submitting a listing or car details to our platform, you agree to the following conditions:
- All information provided about the vehicle, including the asking price, mileage, National Car Test (NCT) expiry date, motor tax status, and mechanical condition, must be accurate and truthful.
- You must be the legal owner of the vehicle or an authorized agent acting on behalf of the registered owner or dealership.
- Listings must not contain misleading claims, hidden fees, or fraudulent contact information.
- Vehicles listed must be physically present in Ireland or available for lawful import with clear disclosure of any outstanding VRT liabilities.
- We reserve the right to modify, edit, or remove any listing that violates these terms or appears to be a scam, without prior notice.
4. Valuations, VRT Estimates, and Data Accuracy
Our website offers price valuation tools and VRT calculation estimates to assist users in understanding the Irish automotive market. While we strive to maintain accurate, up-to-date data, you acknowledge and agree to the following limitations regarding our figures:
- Market Valuations: Price guides provided on CarVRT are estimates based on historical market trends, recent sales data, and typical dealership prices across Ireland. They do not constitute a formal survey, official appraisal, or guaranteed trade-in value. Actual sale prices may vary depending on local demand, vehicle condition, service history, and negotiation.
- VRT and Import Estimates: VRT calculations, NOx levy estimates, and customs cost projections are for informational purposes only. The official Vehicle Registration Tax payable is determined solely by the Irish Revenue Commissioners upon physical inspection of the car at an NCTS center. Changes in Revenue's Open Market Selling Price (OMSP) tables or tax legislation may affect your final liability.
- CO2 and Motor Tax Bands: Information regarding annual motor tax rates and emission figures is gathered from official public databases, but users should verify details on the vehicle's logbook (VRC) or with the Department of Transport.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, CarVRT and its licensors own all intellectual property rights for the material, software, database structures, design elements, and original content on carvrt.com. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may view, download, and print pages from the website for your own personal, non-commercial use, subject to the restrictions set out below:
You must not republish material from CarVRT, sell or rent site content, reproduce or duplicate our proprietary valuation algorithms, or redistribute content from this website unless content is specifically made available for social sharing.
6. Third-Party Content and External Services
CarVRT may display advertisements, sponsored dealer inventory, or links to external websites, including finance providers, motor insurers, vehicle history check services, and SEAI grant resources. We do not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. Any transaction, PCP finance agreement, or car purchase made between you and a third-party seller or dealer found through our site is conducted entirely at your own risk.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, CarVRT, its directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, or use of, our website and services. This limitation includes, but is not limited to:
| Type of Risk | Scope of Limitation |
|---|---|
| Financial Decisions | Losses resulting from reliance on car price valuations, estimated trade-in allowances, or VRT figures when buying or selling a vehicle. |
| Vehicle Condition | Defects, outstanding finance, mileage discrepancies, or undisclosed mechanical issues associated with cars purchased through private or trade listings on our site. |
| Site Availability | Temporary site downtime, technical glitches, or errors in automated valuation tools caused by maintenance or server disruptions. |
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury arising from our negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under Irish law.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CarVRT, its officers, directors, employees, and suppliers from and against all claims, losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable legal fees, resulting from any violation of these terms by you, or any inaccurate or fraudulent information submitted through your account or car listings.
9. Variations and Site Modifications
We reserve the right to revise, update, or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, Irish tax regulations, or site features. Any changes will be posted directly on this page, and your continued use of carvrt.com following the posting of updated terms signifies your acceptance of those modifications. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions, your use of the website, and any disputes or claims arising out of or in connection with our services shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Ireland. You agree that the courts of Ireland shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any legal dispute or claim that may arise regarding CarVRT.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions, feedback, or legal inquiries regarding these Terms and Conditions, or if you need to report an inaccurate listing or technical issue on our site, please contact our support team by email at [email protected].