Question 1

How much road tax does a new petrol car pay in the Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

Only the rate for its massa rijklaar plus your province's opcenten, with no fuel surcharge. A diesel of the same weight pays a surcharge on top every quarter.

Question 2

How does the BPM affect the price of a new petrol car?

Accepted Answer

The BPM is charged on the WLTP CO₂ figure, in bands that climb steeply above 100 g/km, so a larger or more powerful petrol engine carries far more of it. It is already included in the consumer price.

Question 3

When does a new petrol car need its first APK?

Accepted Answer

Four years after first registration, then at six and eight years, and every year after that. A diesel starts at three years.

Question 4

Are new petrol cars still sold with a manual gearbox in the Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

Yes, many city cars, hatchbacks and small crossovers come with a manual. Each version lists its gearbox, so the manual and automatic of one model sit side by side.

Question 5

Should I buy a new petrol car or a used one?

Accepted Answer

A new one brings the full factory warranty and your choice of equipment, but loses most value in its first years. A used petrol car on Dutch plates has already paid its BPM.

New petrol cars for sale in the Netherlands

Suzuki SWIFT 1.6 Sport AIRCO / LMV / NIEUWE APK

Suzuki Swift 1.2 Bandit EASSS AIRCO ! (bj 2013)

Suzuki S-Cross 1.4 Boosterjet Select Smart Hybrid | Voorraad

Suzuki S-Cross 1.4 Boosterjet Style Smart Hybrid | Climate c

Skoda Kamiq Edition 1.0 TSI DSG | Trekhaak | Stoelverwarming

Skoda Kamiq Edition 1.0 TSI | Private lease 509,-!

SEAT Ibiza

SEAT Ibiza

Nissan Qashqai Tekna Plus + Two Tone Mild-Hybrid 158 Xtronic | 12

Audi Q3 1.5 e-hybrid S edition Panoramadak, Tech Plus, 360