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Looking to import a 2016 Volvo V70 from NI.
Interested in taking a 2016 Volvo V70 from NI into ROI. According to the seller the car was at least six years in NI.
Any help would be appreciated.
Michael Grimes (Dublin)
Nov 2025 Filed under: importing
What taxes payble on importing a pre-war car from the UK?
What charges are applicable to import a pre-war vehicle (85 years old) from the UK to Ireland?
Pat Mc Adam (Ireland)
Oct 2025 Filed under: importing
I'm missing data to import a Ford Mondeo...
I have a Ford Mondeo 2.0 Hybrid which was manufactured in 2019 but was in Germany from 2019 until 2023 and first registered to a private individual in Northern Ireland in 2023. The CO2 values and the NOx values are not on the V5 and having obtained the CoC from Ford (proper water marked and signed) they are not on it either. How would you import this to ROI without these values showing on the V5 or the genuine original CoC?
Frank Scallon (ENNISKILLEN)
Oct 2025 Filed under: importing
Will this imported car be counted as new or used?
Purchased a car in Northern Ireland that is originally registered in Northern Ireland. Up for NCT inspection soon. The invoice states 5,480km, though it was 5,557km when it entered the Republic of Ireland at Lifford Co Donegal. Today it reads 6,341km and so will exceed 6,000km on VRT inspection visit. Do I meet the 6,000km rule to avoid VAT? It is seven months old so ok on six-month-age rule.
Liam Connolly (Letterkenny)
Oct 2025 Filed under: importing
Is an MOT history enough to avoid VAT etc from NI?
Hello, regarding importing from NI, I am looking to buy from a private individual. The car arrived in NI from 2019 so there is no customs declaration. It has a record of each MOT in NI though since then. Along with its V5, would that be enough for the Revenue to avoid VAT and customs charges?
Thanks
Jim Allen (Cork)
Oct 2025 Filed under: importing
Can I trust Revenue's VRT calculations for a Japanese import?
Hi,
I'm planning on importing a 2020 Honda CR-V 2.0 petrol from Japan. I'm stressing about the VRT, as there are so many horror stories online. The official calculator on Revenue's website indicates VRT around €6k. How reliable is this? I can see that this year is listed online for around €28-29K.
Thank you
Bart (Kildare )
Oct 2025 Filed under: importing
Is this NI car (still on GB plates) free from VAT and import duty?
Hi,
I have a query regarding importing a car. I have read lots of the information online but just want clarification before I proceed. I am purchasing a used car from a garage in Northern Ireland. The car was imported from GB to NI by the garage. The car is on a GB registration but was imported to Northern Ireland by the garage through TSS (trader support service) and has TSS documentation to support this.
Am I correct in saying that I am not liable to pay VAT and customs charges on the car when presenting for VRT and that the only applicable charges would be for VRT and NOx?
The garage has said this is the case due to the Windsor agreement. The car has been in garage for sale since arrival. It is still on the GB plates.
David R (Dublin)
Sep 2025 Filed under: importing
Can you clear up this grey area on importing from the North?
I'm looking to import an EV from Northern Ireland. Budget 2026 continues the €5k VRT reduction/exemption on EVs until end of 2026. Windsor Framework applicable to EVs registered prior to 1 January 2021 and used in Northern Ireland for at least six months? So, charges applicable on a 2020 EV upon import from Northern Ireland to Republic?
I know I asked this previously in 2024 when looking at a BMW i3s to replace our VW Passat with an EV for me to commute, but the wife was hesitant to have me in a small car on the back roads, though the i3 has a carbon structure so no safety cell issues. Anyway, being used to the spacious Passat we got a nice Arteon (2.0 TSI 4Motion that likes a drink) so all the more reason with budget hike on fuel to get back to economical commuting.
Thanks
Damien McGettrick (Lusk)
Oct 2025 Filed under: importing
What documents do I need to show a car was owned in NI?
If importing a car from NI, I see the previous owner from NI must own it a reasonable time. What is that, two months plus?
Also what docs from him will I need?
Thank you
Mahmood Hussain
Oct 2025 Filed under: importing
I want to import a Ford tipper truck from Northern Ireland...
Hi,
I want to buy a Ford tipper truck from a dealer in Northern Ireland, but I live in southern Ireland. I am a little confused as to the VRT cost. Are you able to assist?
Monica Merchant (Watford)
Sep 2025 Filed under: importing
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