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Is it cheaper to import a car from NI?

Is it cheaper to import a new or second hand car from Northern Ireland?

David Fitzgerald (Cork)

Feb 2017 Filed under: importing

Expert answer

Hi David,

It can be, but it depends on the model and it depends on what the exchange rate is doing during a given week. By and large the rule of thumb is that the more expensive the model,  the bigger opportunity to make a saving, but even more humble cars, such as Toyotas and Fords, are becoming cheaper on import now. Do your homework, work out your VRT payment in advance as best you can and then wait for Theresa May or Boris Johnson to say something utterly stupid and drive down the value of Sterling again.


Should we bring our car from Germany?

Hello,

Can I ask for some advice please? My girlfriend is a German national who has come to live in Ireland. She wants to sell her car here in Ireland. The car in question is a 2011 Nissan Qashqai - very good spec with a petrol engine. There is a Moldovian national who is interested in buying this car, but we are concerned that the car will not be registered in Moldova and we are aware that a lot of German cars are in Moldova on German plates.

Any help or advice would be appreciated .

Warmest regards

Michael Roche

Michael Roche (Cork)

Feb 2017 Filed under: importing

Expert answer

Hi Michael,

I think your best bet is to sell the car in Germany first, but possibly not to this other person you’re speaking about. If you’re concerned about what a future owner may do with a car, then the best thing is to find someone else to sell it to. Bringing the car into Ireland to sell will involve a large amount of paperwork and a hefty price tag in Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT), so I think you’re going to be better off by far selling the car in Germany.


Can you explain the VAT import rules?

I am from Cyprus and I intend to buy a three-year-old used car that is "VAT qualifying" and worth €18,000. The car I'll import from Cyprus.

Please explain the VAT procedure

Andreas Constantinides (Nicosia)

Feb 2017 Filed under: importing

Expert answer

Hi Andreas,

If the car is three years old, and thanks to Cyprus being in the EU, you won't have to pay VAT when you import the car, as that's only payable on cars up to six months old. You will need to pay Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) though, and you'll have just a week from the car's arrival here to inform the Revenue Commissioners of it being here and a month to organise an inspection and pay the charge. If you're trying to reclaim VAT originally paid on the car, then you'll need to get yourself a good accountant as it's a complex process and will depend on whether or not the car is registered as a commercial vehicle. 


How much VRT on imported BMW 730d?

Hi,

How much VRT would be paid on a 2012 BMW 730d? I don't have the reg, hence the question.

Thanks in advance

Jim Kennedy (Thurles/tipperary)

Jan 2017 Filed under: VRT

Expert answer

Hi Jim,

It’s a ballpark figure because a huge amount is going to depend on what spec and equipment the car has, and its mileage, but in the region of €7,000 sounds about right.


How to sort out ownership of NI car?

I swapped my old van and SUV for an 09 Hyundai Coupe on NI plates and I filled out the log book when I bought it and sent it away to Swansea like it said on it. They have sent it back saying that I need to sort out the log book over in Ireland. Where do I go to do something like that?

Jason Ryan (Limerick)

Jan 2017 Filed under: importing

Expert answer

Hi Jason,

You need to go through a specific process for importing a car from the UK and Northern Ireland. Within seven days of the car’s arrival here, you need to have informed Revenue and booked an inspection for the purposes of assessing the car’s value for Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) at your nearest NCT centre. Then you have a 30 days to complete the process, pay the VRT and get your new number plates. The Citizens Information website has a lot of useful details on this process so have a look here.


VRT on imported Toyota Verso diesel?

How much VRT will I have to pay on a 2016 Toyota Verso 1.6 diesel D-4D if I import it from the UK?

Aine W Watts (Ennis County Clare)

Jan 2017 Filed under: VRT

Expert answer

Hi Aine,

It will depend on the spec and mileage, but €3,900 should be a good ballpark to start with. 


How much VRT on imported Dacia Duster?

Thinking of importing a Dacia Duster from the UK - 2015, cost Sterling £9,000. Any idea what tax/VRT would be liable?

Steve Royston (Listowel)

Jan 2017 Filed under: VRT

Expert answer

Hi Steve,

It will depend on the mileage and spec but it should be in the region of €2,300. 


Can I get short-term insurance for an import?

Hi, I have purchased a car in the UK and paid the VRT here. When I rang about taxing it I was told I have to have insurance first and give them the policy number and date of expiry. When I rang an insurance company I was informed that the car would have to be taxed first - so checkmate.

Is there a solution to this problem? I only want to insure it for a short while as I bought it to sell it and long term insurance would eat up any profit I hope to make.

James Neville (Dublin)

Dec 2016 Filed under: importing

Expert answer

Hi James,

Usually you can get so-called 'bridging' insurance from a UK-based insurer to cover the car for a few weeks on it original plates etc. to deal with this sort of situation. I think a quick ring-round should see you right. 


What do I need to buy from the UK?

l am about to buy a used 2009 Toyota Avensis TR model from a private seller in the UK. What documents do I require from him for VRT/VRO in Ireland? I appreciate your advice because this my first time.

Thanking you.

Ebere Johnson (Dublin )

Dec 2016 Filed under: importing

Expert answer

Hi Ebere,

You’ll need two crucial documents. You’ll need the V5C form, which is the vehicle’s identity papers (it’s the red, pink and blue form with the car’s reg number, VIN number etc.) and you’ll need an invoice showing the date and location of sale and the amount paid for the car.

Other than that, you’ll need the usual proof of identity for yourself (passport or driver's licence, utility bill with your home address etc.).

I’d suggest you have a good careful read of two pages before you start out:

1 - from www.citizensinformation.ie

2 - from www.revenue.ie


Should I wait until Jan to save on VRT?

Thinking of importing car from UK before Christmas and wondering would there be a saving on VRT by waiting until January?

Eric Brennan (Dublin 15)

Dec 2016 Filed under: VRT

Expert answer

Hi Eric,

Possibly slightly, assuming that a strong January for new car sales means a softening of used car values, but to be honest the current flood of UK imports (70,000 so far this year and counting) is already killing second hand prices, so there’s probably not going to be a huge difference.


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