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Do I pay VAT on importing a car from NI?

Hi,

I'm thinking of purchasing a car in Northern Ireland and then importing it to the south. I understand about the VRT procedure, but can you explain what the story with paying the VAT is? When? Where? Etc.

AnnMarie Tunney (Galway)

Sep 2013 Filed under: importing

Expert answer

Hi Ann Marie,

You’ll only have to pay VAT if the car is younger than six months, or has less than 6,000km on the clock. If you have to pay VAT, you’ll be told the amount during the VRT inspection process.

Read our guide to importing a car from the UK


What is my Volvo S80 worth?

Hi lads, what could I expect to get in a private sale for a 2007 Volvo S80 D5 Geartronic model with full service history? I'm the second owner, it has 221,000km on the clock, a new NCT until June 2015 and it's immaculate.

Justin McElwee (Galway)

Sep 2013 Filed under: used car values

Expert answer

Hi Justin,

It's a little tricky to tell, actually, as there aren't that many other S80s from that year about to help us judge the price. Plus there's the fairly high mileage, which will depress the value a little, even though Volvos are well made and capable of shrugging off high mileages. I'd take a stab at a price of about €7,500, possibly a little less if you're trading in.

Hope that helps


Are there different types of Subaru Justy?

What is the difference between a 'twin cam' and an ordinary Subaru Justy? I am thinking of buying a 2009 model in Waterford, but I think the private seller is asking way too much. I missed one from a SIMI dealer a few days ago - same year and mileage (only 18,000 miles) - which was sold for €5,950 - supposedly not a twin cam.

I would appreciate any information you can provide on this type of vehicle.

John Hurley (Waterford)

Sep 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

Expert answer

Hi John,

Don't be mislead by the 'twin cam' bit. All Subaru Justys of that era have a double overhead camshaft set-up (referred to as both DOHC and Twin Cam). However, there was a special edition model called the Twin Cam Special Edition. This had no changes to the mechanicals, but it did have a lot of extra equipment for the price. It might be worth a little more as a second hand car because of that, but not a lot in reality. Compare the equipment lists. However, we'd urge you to buy first on foremost on condition and mileage.

Hope that helps


What is our Toyota Avensis Tourer worth?

Hi, due to the impending arrival of a new baby we are looking to sell our 2004 Toyota Avensis Estate (diesel) and change to a seven-seater. With mileage of about 94,000 miles it is in good condition. What do you think we could expect as a 'trade in value' as opposed to a private sale (which would appear to be in the region of €4 to €4.5k)? Also, the seats need a really thorough cleaning. Can you recommend a seriously heavy duty valet service?

Thanks

Helen

Helen O'Keeffe (Dublin)

Sep 2013 Filed under: used car values

Expert answer

Hi Helen,

The general rule of thumb for trade in values is to look at the forecourt price for an equivalent car and subtract around €1,000 to allow for the dealer's costs and profit margins. 

As for a valeting service, it would depend on where in the country you live, but a quick run through the good old Yellow Pages should turn up several in your area.


What precautions should I take when buying privately?

Hi, I have found a second hand car that I really like; however it is from a private individual, not a garage. What checks should I do to make sure this car is what the seller says it is? I'm concerned about buying a stolen car, or a car that still has finance on it, will a Cartell.ie check tell me if that is the case? Other than that, and having an idependent mechanic check the car, is there anything else I should do?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Dawn Higgins (Edenderry)

Aug 2013 Filed under: miscellaneous

Expert answer

Hi Dawn,

Yes, getting it checked by Cartell.ie should flag up whether there is anything dodgy in the car's history. Have a look through the service book too and maybe have a ring around the various garages where the car has been looked after.  If the car was regularly serviced and/or they know the owners, that should be a good sign. 

If you're still concerned, get the AA to inspect it for you. They go through second hand cars with a fine tooth comb and will flag up any potential issues.


How much is this Ford Mondeo worth?

What is the market value of a 2003 2.0-litre diesel Ford Mondeo?

Shane Conroy (Kildare)

Aug 2013 Filed under: used car values

Expert answer

Hi Shane,

There's a huge variation in Mondeo prices out there, but the price seems to be mostly driven by condition and history, not mileage. After all, any 10-year old car, especially a diesel one designed for high-mileage business drivers, is going to be nudging up over 100,000 miles by now. The most expensive ones seem to be hovering around the €3-3,500 mark, but whether these are genuine prices or just sellers deluding themselves is hard to tell. At the other end of the scale, we found a private sale one with 147,000 miles on the clock for just €1,500 but we'd tread carefully there. If you're looking to buy one, budget for around €2,700 to get something really good, and you may be able to haggle lower than that.


Volkswagen Golf, 1.6 or 2.0 TDI diesels?

Can you compare the Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI with the 2.0 TDI for me? Any reason for choosing one over the other?

Declan Fennessy (Waterford)

Aug 2013 Filed under: diesel

Expert answer

Hi Declan,

Well, obviously the 2.0-litre is more powerful, and with 150hp compared to the Golf 1.6 TDI’s 120hp, quite a bit more so. Lots more torque too, which makes driving much more effortless. There’s not a huge penalty in terms of fuel economy or emissions either, so you’re not going to have to shell out masses of extra cash in terms of running costs, and the 2.0-litre is more refined and smoother than the 1.6.

Is there any point to buying the 1.6 then? Yes — it’ll be cheaper to insure, and easier to sell on as most private buyers will shun the bigger engine.


Price for private sale of Peugeot 407?

How much can I expect to get for a private sale of a black Peugeot 407 HDI 1.6? Few extras include rear parking sensors, retracting side mirrors etc. It's in good nick with a few scratches on the driver's door handle. Also, roughly any idea how much I would get for it as a trade in?

S Corcoran (Kildaer)

Jul 2013 Filed under: used car values

Expert answer

Hi there,

It depends on the year, as well as the condition and the service history. As a trade-in, assuming it’s a 2007 model, you might get €1,500 for it. Maybe €2,500 as a private sale.


I'm thinking of selling my Toyota Corolla

I have a 2002 Toyota Corolla 1.4 VVT-i petrol, which has just passed its NCT. It is the newer type model for that year and has 138,000 miles on the clock. It has never given me any trouble and is in good nick but I'm doing about 340 miles a week in it and it's costing me about 60 Euro a week in petrol. If I were to sell it private how much would I expect to get?

John O'Shea (Ennis)

Jul 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

Expert answer

Hi John,

I'd say on a trade-in you'd probably get about €2,500 to €3,000 for it. But make sure you do your sums carefully when changing. The cost of change can often outweigh what you're spending on petrol. Maybe practice some seriously economical driving techniques? Take any excess weight out of the car by emptying the boot etc. And get the engine properly serviced and tuned, with fresh filters and new oil.  Check the tyres for condition and correct pressure. You'd be surprised what a difference things like that can make to your fuel consumption.

Hope that helps


Will I need to pay VAT importing this Northern Ireland car?

Hi, just need some advice.

Thinking of purchasing a car from a Northern Irish dealer. The dealer classifies the car as used. It is a 2012 saloon with 3,830 miles (6,136 kilometres) on it and was registered in May 2012. On asking the history of the car as it has so low mileage, the dealer said the car was a UK car registered and used by the car manufacturer at their plant for use by its employees. VRT is payable but I'm assuming VAT is not payable as it's greater than six months old and is just over 6,000km. Just wanted opinions on whether VAT may be payable?

Many thanks

Ken Rea (Dublin 15)

Jun 2013 Filed under: VRT

Expert answer

Hi Ken,

OK, having combed the Revenue information booklets, as far as we can tell, the age of the vehicle in question means that it is not liable for VAT, but will, of course, be liable for VRT. It wouldn't hurt to double check with your local tax office to confirm this, though. Revenue tend to actually be very helpful with such inquiries, just be up front with them.

Let us know how you get on


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