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Can I import my cousin's car VAT and duty free?
Hi there,
My cousin bought a 2020 car from the UK and lives in Northern Ireland. He has owned the car for six months and is looking to now sell it. Can I buy this car from him and import it into the Republic without paying duty or VAT?
Ian Ockenden (Dublin)
Oct 2025 Filed under: importing
Can I claim back VAT on a privately-bought van?
I'm buying a 2023 Peugeot Partner that is private and the VAT was paid on it at the time. Can I (being VAT registered) claim it back?
Kev (Kerry )
Oct 2025 Filed under: taxation
What is "striping - heritage" on the Alpine A290?
What is "Striping - Heritage" on the Alpine A290?
Shane (Kent)
Oct 2025 Filed under: aftermarket
Are there savings on importing a UK-made car?
Can I buy a UK-manufactured car in the UK for importing into Ireland? And what are the savings versus a non-UK-manufactured car?
Frank
Oct 2025 Filed under: importing
Does the 2022 Skoda Fabia have a 'wet' belt?
Hi,
Does a 2022 Skoda Fabia 2022 SE Comfort 1.0 MPI 80hp have a wet belt in the engine?
Emma Williams
Nov 2025 Filed under: timing belt or chain
Which PHEV or EV to replace my Skoda Octavia?
I'm currently driving a diesel Skoda Octavia (192). I keep a set of golf clubs and an electric trolley in the boot. I'm interested in changing to either a plug-in hybrid or full electric car with similar boot capacity. I'm prepared to stretch to €45,000 euro. What cars should I be considering?
John R. (Castlepollard)
Nov 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
Is the Opel Mokka easy to get into?
Looking for an SUV which would be easier to enter and exit as I am over 80 years. Should the Opel Mokka be suitable?
Ernie Gray (Donegal F93NVR6)
Nov 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
What are 'wet' timing belts and why are they bad?
What are 'wet' timing belts that I hear are being used in cars recently and why do mechanics not favour them?
Tom Nelson (Maynooth)
Nov 2025 Filed under: timing belt or chain
Can we insure our German car in Ireland?
Hi,
Is it possible to get insurance for a car with the steering wheel on the left side? How much would insurance for drivers be who have been insured for over 30 years in Germany but not yet in Ireland?
Car: Hyundai i30. We are residents in Mayo.
Thanks!
Nicole Ziese (Köln)
Nov 2025 Filed under: insurance
Can I import a Northern Irish car from England without VAT?
I've seen a car in the UK for sale and it's on Northern Ireland plates; can I import it into the Republic of Ireland without paying VAT?
Justin Corrigan (Kildalkey)
Nov 2025 Filed under: importing
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