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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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How much VRT on imported Dacia Duster?

Thinking of importing a Dacia Duster from the UK - 2015, cost Sterling £9,000. Any idea what tax/VRT would be liable?

Steve Royston (Listowel)

Jan 2017 Filed under: VRT

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VRT on imported Toyota Verso diesel?

How much VRT will I have to pay on a 2016 Toyota Verso 1.6 diesel D-4D if I import it from the UK?

Aine W Watts (Ennis County Clare)

Jan 2017 Filed under: VRT

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