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In Estonia, SUV owners, including Porsche Cayenne, are registering their vehicles as motorhomes to reduce the new registration fee. The Transport Department confirmed the scheme is legal but has nuances. The tax has drawn criticism for extra costs and a drop in used car sales.
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In Estonia, SUV owners, including Porsche Cayenne, are registering their vehicles as motorhomes to reduce the new registration fee. The Transport Depa...
In Estonia, SUV owners, including Porsche Cayenne, are registering their vehicles as motorhomes to reduce the new registration fee. The Transport Department confirmed the scheme is legal but has nuances. The tax has drawn criticism for extra costs and a drop in used car sales.
Updated: 11.07.2026
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