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How much VRT to import this 2015 Mondeo?
2015 Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre 150 Titianium, registered in Feb 2015, now 98,000k miles on the clock and emissions rating of 115g/km: how much is VRT importing it from the UK?
Thanks
Hugh
Hugh Ohanlon (Sligo)
Nov 2017 Filed under: VRT
Can you help me estimate a Niro's OMSP?
Determining the OMSP of a car that is not available within Ireland: yes, I have read through all of the Revenue documentation, and the only remaining variable in determining the VRT amount due is in determining the OMSP of the UK car. There are two Irish versions of this car, but there are FOUR in the UK. Only one of the four have previously been VRT'd, (I know this because it shows on the VRT calculator).
The car I wish to purchase is the top-spec, which includes front parking sensors, sunroof and high-spec sound system. What value could the Rosslare Office assign to these extras? What's worse, I rang Rosslare and they said that I have to purchase the car then register it, and only then can they tell me the OMSP of the car. This is too much of a risk. Please help if you can.
This car is a hybrid, hence the reason why only one of the four types have previously been imported.
Michael, Donegal.
Michael Carey (Letterkenny)
Aug 2017 Filed under: VRT
Will there be Budget changes for 2018 VRT?
Budget 2018 and the hybrid reduction amount of €1,500 on a new Kia Niro: in your opinion. would you expect this figure (VRT reduction) to increase, based on the fact that hybrids have not been selling very well this year (two per cent of total sales in Ireland), and the government needs to encourage hybrid sales. Hence, I would wait until the budget is announced before buying my 2018.
Thanking you as always for your expert opinion.
Michael Carey (Letterkenny)
Aug 2017 Filed under: VRT
How can I estimate VRT on a new Kia Niro?
Regarding the Kia Niro hybrid: there are two Irish models and four UK model specifications (1, 2, 3 and First Edition). To date, only one of the UK specs have been imported, the Niro 2, which is why only one appears on the Revenue VRT calculator.
I would like to import the top-spec (First Edition) since this spec is not available in Ireland. The problem with this is that I have been told that I cannot get an estimate of this high-spec'd car until after I purchase it and then bring it to the VRT office for evaluation, after which they compile a report of the extras and then I sit back and wait.
This is too much of a risk for me to take. It is all to do with OMSP value. The difference between the highest Irish Niro spec to the highest UK spec is electric sunroof, front parking sensors and an eight-speaker high quality sound system. In your expert opinion, by how much could I expect the Rosslare Revenue office to increase the OMSP value by for my First- Edition model?
Currently, of the four UK models available, the Niro 2 has a VRT OMSP value of €27,535 (but try adding the previous three extras...).
Apologies for this rant.
Many thanks!
Michael Carey (Letterkenny)
Aug 2017 Filed under: VRT
How much VRT on a BMW 4 Series?
Hi,
How much VRT would be payable on a 2015 BMW 430 M Sport Convertible? First reg. 5/6/2015.
Thanks
Lukas Broda (Dublin)
Aug 2017 Filed under: VRT
How do I calculate VRT on a Countryman?
I'm looking at importing a MINI Countryman from the UK, but the revenue site doesnt even have that version under MINI, never mind the model. I'm asking if you know of a point of contact to get an approximation from before importing as I don't want to arrive at an NCT centre and get told that I owe something crazy.
Thanks
Pat, Slane
Pat Ryan
Aug 2017 Filed under: VRT
Any idea of VRT cost on 1994 Mercedes?
Hi,
I've bought a 1994 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible from the UK. It's not listed on the Revenue VRT calculator. Sale price of £9,000. I had thought VRT would be low, but it looks like that might not be the case!
Any idea how much this might cost me?
Bobby Kennedy (Dublin)
May 2017 Filed under: VRT
How to calculate this SEAT's VRT?
I'm thinking of buying a 2016 1.4 petrol SEAT Alhambra up north, but I cannot find out the cost of the VRT. I have been told that I need to bring it in first so they can calculate the cost, which I cannot take a chance on. It is not on the VRT calculator and I have made phone calls only to be told they cannot give me estimate...
Pamela Keane (Roscommon )
May 2017 Filed under: VRT
How much VRT on imported Toyota Verso?
How much VRT can I expect to pay on a 2013 Toyota Verso 1.8 petrol if I import from the UK?
Alan Russell (Dublin)
Mar 2017 Filed under: VRT
How much VRT on imported BMW 730d?
Hi,
How much VRT would be paid on a 2012 BMW 730d? I don't have the reg, hence the question.
Thanks in advance
Jim Kennedy (Thurles/tipperary)
Jan 2017 Filed under: VRT
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