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Should we buy a new Renault Captur?

Hi,
I'm just about to purchase new car and have more or less decided on the Renault Captur (we've always had Renault Scenics but now can do with smaller car as less childcare).

Is this a good choice for us? We use our car mainly for traveling from Scotland to our daughter in Plymouth - quite a distance, away good 11 hours - and secondly for other family visits of about 200km distance. What is your thinking?

Asked by Reinier

Filed under: choosing new car
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Can I import a Citroen van and keep it as a commerical?

A family member is gifting a 2009 Citroen Berlingo van commercial (Northern Ireland reg) to me.

To register the van do I need to have a business (i.e. a VAT no.) to keep it as commercial? Or is there a process whereby I can keep it commercial as I will be using it for my daily work and not get caught financially by having to register it as a private vehicle?

Do I need a bill of sale/receipt or will my name on the logbook suffice?

Really looking to keep the costs down to make it worthwhile registering the van here in the south.

All information gratefully received

Asked by Ciaran

Filed under: commercial vehicle
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Will VRT and duty be sold on this original NI car?

Hi,

A car was first registered new in NI in 2022 for 14 months, then taken or sold to England, had three MOTs in England and returned to a main dealer for sale in NI in July 2026. All the time staying on NI plates.

What are the tax implications of importing to Republic of Ireland today? I understand that VR is zero as it's electric, but will VAT and customs duty be required even if it was first registered in NI?

Asked by Damian

Filed under: importing
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