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Why is my motor tax 600 Euro and similar car is €280? The dealer told me it would be around €400. The plate is 151 LH 4456.

Hi,

I am considering importing a 211 Toyota Hilux from Northern Ireland. I am not VAT-registered. My wife is originally from the North and her parents still live there. I have previously imported a car from the UK in 2019 and paid VRT, and last year we were successful in importing my wife's car from the North without paying VRT, as she met the criteria.

Just wondering is there any way for me to avoid VRT or VAT, or both somehow? Maybe using her parents, some way.

Any thoughts or ideas would be great.

Thanks

Hello,

Does the timing belt (or is it a chain?) need to be replaced on my 161 BMW 420d Gran Coupe? It has 245,000km on the clock.

Hi,

I'm looking at importing a car from Northern Ireland. It has an NI registration from new, was registered in February 2025, and has done 6,500 miles. As far as I can tell, the dealership never sold the car to a private buyer, but it was used as a demo, and by garage staff, etc. Can you tell me whether this car would be liable for VAT and customs duty, as well as VRT?

Thanks,

John

Hi,

 I'd like to know whether my 2000 Toyota Avensis D-4D is belt or chain driven.

Is there a reputable garage In Ireland that can supply and fit genuine Mercedes aluminium running boards to my Mercedes GLC, a 2024 220 d AMG Line model?

A Republic of Ireland buyer wants to buy my car located in the north of Ireland. They are asking for a V3 number on a log book. What is this? And is this necessary for the sale for them to bring the car over?

Hi,

I am looking to buy a camper in NI. The camper has been registered in NI for over two years. When looking at your article on this, I will not have to pay any VAT nor customs duties. Is that correct?

Also, I am unsure what the NOx levy is and how to calculate it. The camper is a 2014 2.2-litre diesel.

Would you be able to give an indication on the NOx levy for this kind of vehicle please?

I have a 2011 Vauxhall Astra (J) SRi 1.6 petrol. Does this have a timing belt or a timing chain?

Is the MGS5 EV only available with 7kW AC charging? Other European franchises are offering 11kW.