Is it ok to buy an imported Insignia from a dealer?

Is it safe to buy an imported 2011 Opel Insignia 2.0 from a car dealer?

Stephen Duffy (Dublin)

Feb 2014 Filed under: importing

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Expert answer

Hi Stephen,

Yes, as long as it's a reputable dealer. Make sure that they take care of all the re-registering, paying the Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) and getting the car inspected by the National Car Test people. If they're trying to fob any of that off on you, walk away - it probably means that there's something dodgy in the history of the car. If you have any doubts, get a history check done by Cartell.ie - that should uncover anything untoward in the car's background.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe