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Looking to import a 2022 Kia EV6 from the North...
Hi,
I am trying to gather information on purchasing an EV (Kia EV6 to be exact) from the North and bringing it into Ireland. I am looking at a second hand 2022 or 2023 model.
Would this car be liable for VRT and import duty or is it exempt? For instance, there is a specific car at £24,000, a 2022 Kia EV6 2022 - what exact VRT and customs duty would apply in this case?
Sorry if it's an obvious question; I'm just finding it hard to gather any info on this type of purchase. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Jason Kirrane (Kildare)
May 2025 Filed under: importing
Which reliable car to go for with €15,000 to spend?
Hi folks,
I've recently accepted a new job that requires me to drive from Galway to Shannon (motorway more or less the entire trip). I'm now wondering what is the most reliable motorway car I should be going for. I was stung in the past by a 2015 Mercedes C-Class and don't want to end up with a money pit again!
Budget would be around €15k. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Dave (Galway)
May 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Looking to import an ex-police converted Ford Kuga...
Hi,
I have purchased a Ford Kuga. It is an ex-police 'K9' dog unit converted from a car to a two-seat commercial. It came with a five-seat car v5, though, so can this unit be classified as a commercial in Ireland?
What issues will there be with registering the vehicle? And where can I get an engineer's report on the conversion done by UK police?
Nicholas Walsh (Wexford)
May 2025 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Will I swap my Velar for a Nissan Qashqai?
I am currently driving a 2021 Range Rover Velar PHEV, which I bought new. It has only covered 8,500 miles to date. It's in perfect condition. Silver metallic paintwork, with black top and it also has a full fixed-glass roof with automatic blind.
I was thinking of changing for a Nissan Qashqai e-Power hybrid, or a Mazda MX-30 with the petrol engine to charge the battery. This seems to be a big improvement on the original launch model which had a very limited range.
I may be moving to an apartment which does not have a car-charging facility, and I am not quite ready to go fully electric yet.
I have a buyer interested in my Velar and I was wondering what value you would put on it, if I was to sell privately, and purchase the new car in a straight deal?
Patrick Devery (Blackrock, Dublin)
May 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
Do I need to pay VRT to use this van for my family?
Hi there.
Three weeks ago, I purchased a (2021, 2.0-litre) Renault Trafic that has previously been converted to a crew cab. I have a large family, so my aim was to use this as a private family car. I have insured it as a private van and there is still commercial tax on the van, but as I want to use it for private reasons, I will have to tax it for private use when the tax is up.
I have been told by a family friend that as it's now being used for private reasons, I may be liable for VRT on the van; can you tell me if this is true?
Brian Long (Cork)
May 2025 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Where to get CO2 figure for a Japanese Toyota GT86?
Hello.
Where I can get Japanese CO2 emissions for a 2014 Toyota GT86, model DBA-ZN6, engine code FA20?
Marek (Ireland)
May 2025 Filed under: importing
Likely cost to change from my Mercedes E-Class?
Hi,
I have a 172 Mercedes E220 d AMG-Line with 185,000km on the clock and a full non-dealer service history. Car has been very well maintained. What would one expect to pay for a 2022 Avantgarde model with 50,000km on the clock as a trade-in?
Ray Moran (Castlebar )
May 2025 Filed under: used car values
Looking to import an EV from the North...
Hi there,
I am interested in a 2024 electric car that is registered in England and for sale in Newry. The mileage is 3,432 miles. What will it cost me to import it?
Thanks a million
Jane (Co Louth )
May 2025 Filed under: importing
Do we buy now or later?
We are giving our Passat estate (2012) to our daughter when she returns from overseas in Sept. The question is: should we purchase our own preferred replacement car soon, when one comes up, leaving the Passat unused for a few months, or should we keep using the Passat and buy in September, when perhaps our favoured car may not be available?
Phil Tyndall (Clare)
May 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
Does this Scottish car avoid import duty?
Hi,
I bought a car in Northern Ireland. It is registered in GB, not Northern Ireland. I have shipping proof that the car was shipped from Scotland by the dealer in January 2025. Is this sufficient to not pay customs?
Many thanks
Michaela Brennan (MISS)
May 2025 Filed under: importing
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