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Looking at a 2025 car to import from the North...
Hi,
I'm looking at importing a car from Northern Ireland. It has an NI registration from new, was registered in February 2025, and has done 6,500 miles. As far as I can tell, the dealership never sold the car to a private buyer, but it was used as a demo, and by garage staff, etc. Can you tell me whether this car would be liable for VAT and customs duty, as well as VRT?
Thanks,
John
John Sheehan (Dublin)
Jul 2025 Filed under: importing
Has my Toyota Avensis diesel a belt or chain?
Hi,
I'd like to know whether my 2000 Toyota Avensis D-4D is belt or chain driven.
Sébastien Audibert
Jul 2025 Filed under: timing belt or chain
Who can fit running boards to my Mercedes GLC?
Is there a reputable garage In Ireland that can supply and fit genuine Mercedes aluminium running boards to my Mercedes GLC, a 2024 220 d AMG Line model?
Martin Ryan (Athlone )
Jul 2025 Filed under: aftermarket
What's the V3 document reference number on a UK logbook?
A Republic of Ireland buyer wants to buy my car located in the north of Ireland. They are asking for a V3 number on a log book. What is this? And is this necessary for the sale for them to bring the car over?
Jess
Jul 2025 Filed under: importing
Looking to import a camper from Northern Ireland...
Hi,
I am looking to buy a camper in NI. The camper has been registered in NI for over two years. When looking at your article on this, I will not have to pay any VAT nor customs duties. Is that correct?
Also, I am unsure what the NOx levy is and how to calculate it. The camper is a 2014 2.2-litre diesel.
Would you be able to give an indication on the NOx levy for this kind of vehicle please?
Rene (Waterford)
Jul 2025 Filed under: importing
Belt or chain in a 2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6?
I have a 2011 Vauxhall Astra (J) SRi 1.6 petrol. Does this have a timing belt or a timing chain?
Jordan
Jul 2025 Filed under: timing belt or chain
What is the AC charging limit for the MGS5 EV?
Is the MGS5 EV only available with 7kW AC charging? Other European franchises are offering 11kW.
J Goodwin (Greystones)
Jul 2025 Filed under: electric cars
Private motor tax on a 1.5-litre Dacia Duster commercial?
Hi,
I would like to tax a 2022 Dacia Duster 1.5 diesel commercial for private use. What motor tax will I pay?
Thank you
George
Jun 2025 Filed under: taxation
Benefits of importing a VAT-qualifying car from the UK?
Hi,
What's the benefit of buying a VAT-qualifying car in the UK? Will they sell to me VAT-free if I am VAT-registered in ROI?
Thank you
James O'Hare (Dundalk)
Jun 2025 Filed under: importing
Belt or chain in a 2023 Audi Q3 1.5 petrol?
Does a 2023 Audi Q3 35 TFSI 1.5 use a cam chain or a wet belt?
David Ferry (Swansea )
Jun 2025 Filed under: timing belt or chain
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