Is it cheaper to import a car from NI?

Is it cheaper to import a new or second hand car from Northern Ireland?

David Fitzgerald (Cork)

Feb 2017 Filed under: importing

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Expert answer

Hi David,

It can be, but it depends on the model and it depends on what the exchange rate is doing during a given week. By and large the rule of thumb is that the more expensive the model,  the bigger opportunity to make a saving, but even more humble cars, such as Toyotas and Fords, are becoming cheaper on import now. Do your homework, work out your VRT payment in advance as best you can and then wait for Theresa May or Boris Johnson to say something utterly stupid and drive down the value of Sterling again.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe