Any costs bringing a car to GB from Northern Ireland?

Hi,

I am a UK resident, and I have seen a car I am interested in purchasing that is currently in Northern Ireland. If I buy that car and it is brought over to GB, am I liable for any charges at all? I understand that if it's been in Northern Ireland for some time then there's no duty to pay and no VAT. I'm just wondering if there would be any other charges to me.

Phil Turner (Warrington England)

Aug 2025 Filed under: importing

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Expert answer

Hi Phil,

If the car is registered in Northern Ireland already then you can just bring it over to any other part of the UK without a problem. There will be no taxes or charges other than transporting it. 

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor