Pros and cons of buying a UK import?

What are the pros, cons and things to consider if buying a UK import from a Volkswagen garage? The vehicle is a 242 new-model Skoda Kodiaq PHEV with reported 25,000km. Thanks in advance!

LP (Kildare)

Aug 2025 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Elizabeth,

On such a new vehicle, which presumably has a full service history and part of its new-car warranty in place, there aren't many 'cons' we can think of. That's assuming you have access to the car's history and that it has been registered in Ireland already by the dealer.

Ask for all the documentation showing when it was registered and for the full service history, etc. 

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor