Can we insure our German car in Ireland?

Hi,

Is it possible to get insurance for a car with the steering wheel on the left side? How much would insurance for drivers be who have been insured for over 30 years in Germany but not yet in Ireland?

Car: Hyundai i30. We are residents in Mayo.

Thanks!

Nicole Ziese (Köln)

Nov 2025 Filed under: insurance

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Expert answer

Hi Nicole,

You should be able to get insurance for a left-hand-drive car without any difficulty, though make sure it's declared as such. And I should say, the car must be already registered in Ireland.

The price of insurance varies massively depending on your own driving history and situation, and where you get the quote from, so we would not be in a position to give you an estimate, unfortunately.

We would advise you to shop around, however.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor