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When will the BYD Sealion 7 be in Ireland?

Great review, thanks.

Hi,

I'm looking to purchase an MG ZS electric car in the north and import to the south (Cork). The vehicle I'm looking at is a 2023 52kW version. Vehicle seems to meet all criteria (registered in NI, over six months old, over 6,000km, privately owned), but the dealer said he can’t export MGs because of EU tariffs.

Is this the case with all Chinese brands?

Thanks for your help.

Hi,

My new A3 car arrives in Dublin middle of next week. I asked the dealer to please register the car from February 1st as January is almost gone. The dealer said he had no control over this. He stated that at the time of order they place all your details on the system and as soon as it lands at the dealership it is Audi's process to automatically register the car and pay VRT, VAT etc.

Please let me know if this is the situation.

If you cannot afford a new Lexus LC V8, what age represents the best value and least depreciation, as it gets older?

I'm thinking about a 2007 Audi 2.0-litre TDI SE automatic with only 39,000 miles on the clock and as good as new for £2,500; is this a good deal?

When should the timing belt be changed on a 2005 Ford Focus 2.0-litre diesel?

Looking to buy an Audi A1 manual diesel in the north and was wondering if there’s VAT to pay on it. It’s 2013 and was registered in Northern Ireland on April 2021, but was first brought in from the UK.

Will the VW Tayron be sold in 193hp 4x4 spec here in Ireland?

Thank you for your reply.

You say that the 23 per cent VAT to be paid on the car being imported from the UK is based on the customs value which according to Revenue includes the purchase price. Does this mean the purchase price I paid in the UK and the customs value reflects the UK purchase price or is the 23 per cent VAT based on the customs value or purchase price of the car in Ireland?

Apologies but when I read up on it, it does not state if it's UK or Irish customs value or purchase price so it's a little confusing and I don't want to end up buying a car and be hit with a huge VAT invoice.

If you could break it down that would be great. So, I take a flight to UK, buy the car for £11,500 (or €13,610.77) and drive it back myself using the ferry. What VAT is due? I know import customs duty is 10 per cent, I'm just stuck on VAT.

Kind regards

Thank you for your previous reply.

In relation to your previous answer to my question regarding importing a car from the UK, can you please advise on the following question related to VAT:

Is the 23 per cent VAT to be paid on the car calculated from the purchase price paid for the car in the UK or is it on the Irish OMSP value of the car?

Please advise