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VAT and VRT required importing a Maserati from the North?
I am looking to buy a car in Northern Ireland, a 2015 Maserati. It was registered in Northern Ireland since new. If I buy it, do I have to pay VRT or VAT on it in the Republic of Ireland?
Gerrit Van Der Vegt (Blarney, Co. Cork)
Feb 2025 Filed under: importing
Can I reclaim VAT from a UK car dealer on export?
Hi,
Can I reclaim any UK VAT from a dealer on a used car bought from a UK dealer if I prepare UK export customs form and provide proof of VAT payment in Ireland?
Thanks
Ger (Louth)
Feb 2025 Filed under: importing
Does the Lexus LBX Urban have rear parking sensors?
Hi,
I've bought the Lexus LBX Urban but noticed when reversing there is no sound to let you know how close you are to obstructions. Is this normal on this spec?
Derek Finnegan (Bailiborough)
Feb 2025 Filed under: parking
Belt or chain in a SsangYong Korando 2.2 diesel?
Does the 2014 SsangYong Korando 2.2 diesel have a timing belt or timing chain?
William Toms (Chesterfield)
Feb 2025 Filed under: servicing
Can I register a commercial through an unused business?
Hello,
I'm an employee but also have a business name registered which I only used for sideline contacts a handful of times 20 years ago. I was going to register for VAT for the sole purpose of buying a used commercial SUV and availing of the €333 tax rate. I don’t intend to trade as I’m happy enough staying as an employee. Would this be possible or classed as fraud?
Regards
Dave (MALAHIDE DUBLIN)
Feb 2025 Filed under: taxation
Costs involved importing a Citroen van from the North?
I’m looking to buy a small van; it’s a 2018 Citroen Berlingo registered in Northern Ireland. I’m paying £4,000 stg. How much in total duties do I have to pay?
Denis Murray (Donegal)
Feb 2025 Filed under: importing
My cost to change to a Yaris Cross is huge!
I have used Carzone for independent valuations on my own car and on second hand cars which I am considering purchasing. My 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid was valued at €21,500 and a 2023 Yaris Cross at €24,000. When I asked the dealer however the cost of upgrading was €10,300. I was left speechless!
Where do I go from here?
Pat O'Connor (Millstreet Co Cork)
Feb 2025 Filed under: used car values
I'm importing a Suzuki Jimny from Japan...
If I import a Suzuki Jimny XC from Japan will it need an IVA?
Michele Durban (Uk)
Feb 2025 Filed under: importing
Is a Volvo XC60 PHEV a good fit for me?
Hi,
I am looking at purchasing a Volvo XC60 PHEV T6, a 2022/2023 model, with approx. pure electric range of 70km. My daily commute is from Cork city to Ringaskiddy (20km) three days per week, whereby I don’t get much over 60km/h most of the journey, then Cork city to Bantry (80km) twice a week, which is relatively standard driving, some overtaking when possible.
Does this car make any sense for what I need, given the variance in journeys? Also does the hybrid behave differently when driving the Bantry journey, or will the range be eaten up straight away?
Simeon (Cork)
Feb 2025 Filed under: hybrid
Why are Irish Kia EV3 specs different to the UK's?
Have you any idea why the Kia EV3 top range GT Line-S is not available here or why the (no additional €600 cost) Sunset Orange colour is not offered to Irish customers?
Ed Kearney (Wexford)
Feb 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
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