Can I defer my Audi's registration date?

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.

Nathy Coleman (Dublin)

Jan 2025 Filed under: registration

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Expert answer

Hi Nathy,

Generally, once a new car arrives at a dealership, the company’s administration department will begin processing the registration as soon as possible. I’m unsure that this is an automatic process, as in past experience, all of the customer’s details had to be manually inputted into the vehicle registration system.

However, as Audi will invoice the dealership for the car once it lands there, it is unlikely that the company will hold off or defer any registration process, as once it’s completed, it can include that car with its monthly sales/registration figures, which is important for targets, commissions etc. Unless specifically outlined and agreed ahead of time, it is unlikely that the dealership will defer this process. 

Dave Humphreys - Complete Car Advisor