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Importing a secondhand commercial from Northern Ireland...

Hi there.

I'm looking at purchasing a commercial pick up from a private seller in Northern Ireland. It's plus VAT and as I am not VAT-registered I will need to pay this when purchasing.

To import it properly is there any documentation I will need alongside the V5 booklet and proof of its current MOT? As it's not being sold by a dealership is there a specific way I need to provide proof of purchase when I attend for VRT registration?

Many thanks

A few questions on the new Toyota Aygo X hybrid...

Hi,

I'd like to know a bit more about the Toyota Aygo X hybrid.

1 – Tell me about the wheel and tyre sizes. Reckon the 18-inch, low-profile alloys would get wrecked in a pothole?

2 – Is there good ground clearance for country roads?

3 – How far does it travel on just the battery power?

4 – How big are the digital screens?

5 – Does it have Google built in?

6 – How economical is in reality?

7 – What's its coefficient of drag?

Looking to import a 1979 motor bike from the UK.

Hi,

I am thinking about buying a vintage motorbike from the UK but having trouble working out the import charges. It's a 1979 bike so I believe this is exempt from paying VRT but not sure if I will need to pay VAT or any other customs charges once I have transported it over?

The bike is £1,500. Would you be able to advise me?

Thanks