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What's the V3 document reference number on a UK logbook?

A Republic of Ireland buyer wants to buy my car located in the north of Ireland. They are asking for a V3 number on a log book. What is this? And is this necessary for the sale for them to bring the car over?

Jess

Jul 2025 Filed under: importing

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Looking to import a camper from Northern Ireland...

Hi,

I am looking to buy a camper in NI. The camper has been registered in NI for over two years. When looking at your article on this, I will not have to pay any VAT nor customs duties. Is that correct?

Also, I am unsure what the NOx levy is and how to calculate it. The camper is a 2014 2.2-litre diesel.

Would you be able to give an indication on the NOx levy for this kind of vehicle please?

Rene (Waterford)

Jul 2025 Filed under: importing

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Benefits of importing a VAT-qualifying car from the UK?

Hi,

What's the benefit of buying a VAT-qualifying car in the UK? Will they sell to me VAT-free if I am VAT-registered in ROI?

Thank you

James O'Hare (Dundalk)

Jun 2025 Filed under: importing

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How much to import a 2017 VW Tiguan from the North?

How much to import a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan from Northern Ireland? Vehicle has always been in the North from new.

Anne Walker

Jun 2025 Filed under: importing

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Can I import my company's Range Rover VRT free?

Hi

I'm permanently based in Cork but have a company in the UK for which I travel back and forth regularly for work. I have a vehicle over there, a 2017 Range Rover. Can I bring this back to Ireland after owning it for longer than six months in the UK and avoid VRT etc?

Brendan Neary (Cork)

Jun 2025 Filed under: importing

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I want import a 2011 Volvo XC90 to Ireland...

I want to import my brother's 2011 Volvo XC90 from UK to Ireland. What would be the cost involved? Also, I have an Indian licence. So how much will the insurance cost?

Nestor (Ballinrobe)

Jun 2025 Filed under: importing

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How much to import a 2014 Jaguar F-Type?

How much to import a 2014 Jaguar F-Type 3.0 AWD? The VRT calculator doesn't show anything for an F-Type.

Steven (Dublin)

Jun 2025 Filed under: importing

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Can I import a car from the North VAT-free if owned by a company?

Looking to buy a car from the Northern Ireland. Was first registered in the North to a company and hasn't changed hands since. Is the car due VAT if brought into the Ireland? Revenue mentions if it's owned by a private owner it'll be exempt from VAT. Is a company counted as private ownership?

Homg

Jun 2025 Filed under: importing

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How to tell where a NI car was first registered?

Hi,

I am going to Belfast to look at a second-hand car. It's a 2021 vehicle  with two owners. How can I find out whether the car was first registered in Northern Ireland or GB?

Thank you

Joe Wall (Co Meath )

Jun 2025 Filed under: importing

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How much to bring my Mitsubishi Triton home from Oz?

Hello,

I am permanently returning home to Ireland from Australia and considering shipping my 2020 Mitsubishi Triton GSR to Ireland. I am trying to get an estimate on all of the import charges that may apply.

Can you help with a breakdown of each charge applicable?

Diarmuid Harrington (Byron Bay)

Jun 2025 Filed under: importing

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