Can I import a car and pay finance in the UK?

I live in Northern Ireland. I've been offered a good deal to take a new Ford car on finance for the next 36 months. My concern is that I (hopefully) intend to move to the Republic within the next year or two. Is it possible to change residency and register my car in the Republic while still paying finance in the UK?

Iain McGoldrick (Belfast)

Jun 2016 Filed under: importing

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Expert answer

Hi Iain,

It should be, but check it with your finance company first. You’ll probably need to keep your Sterling bank account active and transfer money to it from whatever Euro account you’re being paid into when you’re working in the Republic.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe