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Looking to import a VW ID.3...
Hi, looking to import a 2022 Volkswagen ID.3 with 12,000 miles on the clock. It was owned and registered to a garage in the North.
The VRT Calculator indicates a zero charge on both VRT and NOx. My question is regarding the VAT, as the vehicle is registered to a garage, rather than a private individual, and zero VAT has been paid. The garage have agreed to give me an invoice to show I would have paid the the 23 per cent VAT on the purchase price. My understanding from talking to VRT office, because it is registered to a garage it will have paid zero VAT, so I will have to pay it here in the south. Where as if it was a private individual the VAT would have been paid in the North at the time of purchase.
Am I liable for VAT on it here in the South? Any advice or help appreciated thanks.
Des Minihan (Ennis)
Sep 2024 Filed under: importing
How could it cost this much to fix my Skoda?
Hi,
My 2011 Skoda Octavia had a crankshaft sensor issue, and I was initially quoted 200 Euros for the replacement. However, after removing the gearbox, they only replaced the engine oil cooler and cleaned the old sensor, saying the car was fine. I was charged 530 Euros, but the issue returned, with the crankshaft sensor warning reappearing. After another diagnostic the same day, I was told the repair could now cost 1,500 Euros. Could you clarify the actual cost to replace the crankshaft sensor on my Skoda Octavia 2011?
I’m quite confused. Thank you.
Benjamin Oben (Ballinasloe)
Sep 2024 Filed under: fault
Why ask if the car is Japanese on Revenue's site?
What is the significance of the ROS VRT Calculator question "Was the vehicle first registered in Japan"?
Brian M (Bray)
Aug 2024 Filed under: importing
Can I get around import VAT and duty like this?
Regarding the importing of vehicles, you mentioned that the vehicle must be registered to an NI owner for a reasonable amount of time. Now, if I personally buy a vehicle in England and register it in Northern Ireland (meets Windsor Framework) does it mean if I keep it for three months I can register it myself and get VAT free in Ireland? I have read about the transfer of residence (TOR) which requires six months of vehicle ownership. If I prove that the vehicle was in use in NI and registered for a reasonable time by myself though, would I be eligible?
Boom Shak (Belfast)
Aug 2024 Filed under: importing
Can you clarify importing an EV from the North?
I’m getting pretty confused even reading your guide on importing cars into Ireland from NI. I get that cars registered before 2021 are exempt from VAT and duty, but after that, are electric and hybrid vehicles also exempt from VAT and duty?
Matthew Pierce (Dublin)
Aug 2024 Filed under: importing
How to check a vehicle's conversion history?
I am looking into getting a car and I am wondering, how do I check if a vehicle was originally manufactured/sold as an N1, or if it was sold/manufactured as a M1 then converted to a N1?
Green Cloud (Nenagh)
Aug 2024 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Cost to tax these pick-up trucks?
Hello,
To tax a 2016 Volkswagen Amarok 2.0 diesel or a 2017 Nissan Navara 2.3 privately what would it cost?
R Hughes (Galway)
Sep 2024 Filed under: taxation
Which new estate to buy as a second car?
Hi!
We’re a family of five (and dog) who love our 10-year-old Volkswagen Passat Estate. No plans to get rid of it but we need a second car to manage weekend logistics. A new Skoda Combi would be great (definitely don’t want an SUV), but would prefer a hybrid or electric option. Any suggestions?
Ciara Malone (Dublin)
Aug 2024 Filed under: choosing new car
Which VW Golf to go for?
I am going to buy a Volkswagen Golf 1.5 eTSI mild-hybrid 115hp. Is it worth getting the 150hp instead?
Ahmed Hagag (Brno-Kohoutovice)
Sep 2024 Filed under: choosing new car
What to replace my VW Golf GTI with?
Hi,
I am in the process of changing my beloved Golf Mk 7.5 GTI but cannot decide what to go for! I have narrowed my search down to a Golf 8.5 R Black Edition, the new Audi S3 Vorsprung or a BMW 340i xDrive. The latter will need to be a six-month-old car rather than new to fit within my budget. All are great cars! Which one of those three would the CompleteCar.ie team go for?
Love your YouTube videos btw - have used them a lot for my search.
Many thanks!
Paul
Paul James (Belfast)
Aug 2024 Filed under: choosing new car
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