Comments on: Importing a used car in Ireland – Why and How? http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/ Used Cars Ireland, Car Parts and Accessories - Tips and Advice, Motoring News Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:39:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: lewis111111 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/comment-page-1/#comment-1167 lewis111111 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:20:43 +0000 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/#comment-1167 hi there i have a car from the uk im scotish and have been driving it in ireland for 1 and a half years now. just wondering if i change the plates will they charge me extra for having it here for so long? if so im gona tell them i just brought it over. (will they ask though? if so will they look for proof? i can always take alittle trip home and back. and also was seeing if you have the car 6 months or older then you can get away with paying the vrt. could i just say i have had it in my name for 1 and a half years now and just brought it over. i think they ask for bank statments though. could i just say i was paid cash? seriously i know this vrt is in place for the dealers really. but i couldnt aford a good car in ireland and i had been through 1 a year already. any info would be great. thanks hi there i have a car from the uk im scotish and have been driving it in ireland for 1 and a half years now. just wondering if i change the plates will they charge me extra for having it here for so long? if so im gona tell them i just brought it over. (will they ask though? if so will they look for proof? i can always take alittle trip home and back. and also was seeing if you have the car 6 months or older then you can get away with paying the vrt. could i just say i have had it in my name for 1 and a half years now and just brought it over. i think they ask for bank statments though. could i just say i was paid cash? seriously i know this vrt is in place for the dealers really. but i couldnt aford a good car in ireland and i had been through 1 a year already. any info would be great. thanks

]]> By: russboy http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/comment-page-1/#comment-1133 russboy Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:10:51 +0000 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/#comment-1133 Hi,I have bought a 2002 honda type r from a chap in dublin it is a japanese import imported in 2007 and has been driven in the south since then i bought it this year and want to register it in northern ireland but having trouble doing this as they say it needs a SVA TEST and an MOT TEST COSTING QUITE ABIT OF MONEY can you tell me why this is as the car has obviously been altered to suit SOUTH&NORTH regulations can you tell me the reason why this is.MANY THANKS.RUSSELL. Hi,I have bought a 2002 honda type r from a chap in dublin it is a japanese import imported in 2007 and has been driven in the south since then i bought it this year and want to register it in northern ireland but having trouble doing this as they say it needs a SVA TEST and an MOT TEST COSTING QUITE ABIT OF MONEY can you tell me why this is as the car has obviously been altered to suit SOUTH&NORTH regulations can you tell me the reason why this is.MANY THANKS.RUSSELL.

]]> By: David d. http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/comment-page-1/#comment-806 David d. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:55:39 +0000 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/#comment-806 I am moving to Ireland in Jan 2010 I have own a merc 2005 for the last 6 months, will I be charged VRT when I go to register it in Ireland. Any help please. I am moving to Ireland in Jan 2010 I have own a merc 2005 for the last 6 months, will I be charged VRT when I go to register it in Ireland.
Any help please.

]]> By: Dan & Nancy http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/comment-page-1/#comment-792 Dan & Nancy Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:08:38 +0000 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/#comment-792 I am a USA resident and have built a home in Ireland. I want to import a car from the US to keep at my home. It is a 2008 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler with RHD. I have owned it for 6 months. Any idea on costs once I get it to Ireland? I am a USA resident and have built a home in Ireland. I want to import a car from the US to keep at my home. It is a 2008 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler with RHD. I have owned it for 6 months.
Any idea on costs once I get it to Ireland?

]]> By: eamonn http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/comment-page-1/#comment-782 eamonn Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:41:01 +0000 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/#comment-782 i would like to buy a land cruiser jeep bj 40. 1979. from japan, that makes it a classic car here in dublin what kind of taxes would i have to pay?. Thanks Eamonn i would like to buy a land cruiser jeep bj 40. 1979. from japan, that makes it a classic car here in dublin what kind of taxes would i have to pay?.
Thanks
Eamonn

]]> By: Charles http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/comment-page-1/#comment-746 Charles Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:07:06 +0000 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/#comment-746 How is the value calcualted for import duty purposes if the car has been owned by the importer for some time? For example, I bought my car in the US new back in 2005. The invoice value is certainly more than its current value. If I import that car to Ireland will they just look at the original invoice value? How is the value calcualted for import duty purposes if the car has been owned by the importer for some time? For example, I bought my car in the US new back in 2005. The invoice value is certainly more than its current value. If I import that car to Ireland will they just look at the original invoice value?

]]> By: Alan Duggan http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/comment-page-1/#comment-598 Alan Duggan Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:39:32 +0000 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/#comment-598 Hi, I bought a car in the UK and am looking to claim back the UK road tax I paid on it, do you know how to go about this? Regards, Alan Hi,
I bought a car in the UK and am looking to claim back the UK road tax I paid on it, do you know how to go about this?
Regards,
Alan

]]> By: David Doherty http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/comment-page-1/#comment-540 David Doherty Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:04:56 +0000 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/#comment-540 Hi, I want to buy a car in England and bring to Ireland, I can get the car for 7000 but the book value on the tax website is 14000 will I be able to pay the tax on what I paid or will I have to pay on the 14000?? Also if I do pay 7000, how much do you estimate that it will cost me by the time I have it street legal here in Ireland? It is bmw 2005 3 series 2000cc Hi,
I want to buy a car in England and bring to Ireland, I can get the car for 7000 but the book value on the tax website is 14000 will I be able to pay the tax on what I paid or will I have to pay on the 14000??
Also if I do pay 7000, how much do you estimate that it will cost me by the time I have it street legal here in Ireland?
It is bmw 2005 3 series 2000cc

]]> By: Al http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/comment-page-1/#comment-518 Al Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:09:25 +0000 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/#comment-518 Hi, I have a slightly more complicated situation. I want to buy a truck chassis in Australia and bring it here. However i need to have work done on it in the UK. How would you advise going about this? Any idea of combined costs between UK and here? Thanks for any info Al Hi,

I have a slightly more complicated situation.

I want to buy a truck chassis in Australia and bring it here. However i need to have work done on it in the UK.

How would you advise going about this? Any idea of combined costs between UK and here?

Thanks for any info

Al

]]> By: Christine http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/comment-page-1/#comment-517 Christine Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:23:13 +0000 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/#comment-517 Hi, thinking of buying a citroen C4 in N. Ire. Would love a cork registered number plate even though I live in north west of ireland. Is this possible - can you order a unique number, for example - 07-C-4444 or like? If so, would there be an extra charge? Also, if I import a car registered in uk after July 2008, will i pay reduced road tax based on co2 emissions. Hi, thinking of buying a citroen C4 in N. Ire. Would love a cork registered number plate even though I live in north west of ireland. Is this possible – can you order a unique number, for example – 07-C-4444 or like? If so, would there be an extra charge? Also, if I import a car registered in uk after July 2008, will i pay reduced road tax based on co2 emissions.

]]> By: Ali http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/comment-page-1/#comment-514 Ali Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:09:09 +0000 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/#comment-514 Hi Dave, You would need to speak to the VRT department in Ireland for all the necessary information for your assistance. Are you currently in the UK or in Ireland? As I could be of help to you if you want to buy a vehicle from UK I can get that delivered to you in Ireland. Let me know if you are interested so that we can discuss it on which cars that you would be interested. I look forward to hear from you. Kind regards, Ali Hi Dave,

You would need to speak to the VRT department in Ireland for all the necessary information for your assistance. Are you currently in the UK or in Ireland? As I could be of help to you if you want to buy a vehicle from UK I can get that delivered to you in Ireland.
Let me know if you are interested so that we can discuss it on which cars that you would be interested.
I look forward to hear from you.

Kind regards,

Ali

]]> By: Dave C http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/comment-page-1/#comment-512 Dave C Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:02:42 +0000 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/#comment-512 Hi Ali, Plan on buying the car from dealer in the UK and then importing to Ireland. I have not been able to find any info on the paperwork process that has to be done in the UK.. Tks Hi Ali,

Plan on buying the car from dealer in the UK and then importing to Ireland. I have not been able to find any info on the paperwork process that has to be done in the UK..

Tks

]]> By: Ali http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/comment-page-1/#comment-511 Ali Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:48:51 +0000 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/#comment-511 Hi Dave, are you thinking of bringing the car in the UK? or from UK to Ireland? Hi Dave, are you thinking of bringing the car in the UK? or from UK to Ireland?

]]> By: Dave C http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/comment-page-1/#comment-510 Dave C Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:02:52 +0000 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/#comment-510 Do you have to register the car in the uk? How does the paperwork side of things work in the uk? Thanks to anyone who can answer. Do you have to register the car in the uk? How does the paperwork side of things work in the uk?

Thanks to anyone who can answer.

]]> By: patrick mack http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/comment-page-1/#comment-429 patrick mack Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:13:58 +0000 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/#comment-429 18/9./08 patrick mack says thinking of importing 05 auto 5door 2lit diesal freelander will i pay road tax on co2 or cc 18/9./08 patrick mack says thinking of importing 05 auto 5door 2lit diesal freelander will i pay road tax on co2 or cc

]]> By: David Webb http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/comment-page-1/#comment-412 David Webb Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:26:13 +0000 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/#comment-412 Found same article in Irish times: http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/motors/2008/0827/1219680029667.html Found same article in Irish times:
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/motors/2008/0827/1219680029667.html

]]> By: David Webb http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/comment-page-1/#comment-411 David Webb Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:09:38 +0000 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/#comment-411 Obviously my previous post was more detailed than my short sinopsis but I didn't want to bore everyone to tears! Obviously my previous post was more detailed than my short sinopsis but I didn’t want to bore everyone to tears!

]]> By: David Webb http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/comment-page-1/#comment-410 David Webb Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:08:07 +0000 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/#comment-410 Also, in Fridays Daily Mail newspaper there was an article about the Revenus Comissioner inflating the OMSP of cars here in Ireland (the example given was a Saab 93 Aero being over priced by €13,000!!!!!! YES €13,000) According to the article 93,000(approx) cars were imported & out of that figure 500+ appealed the VRT charges & out of the 500+ 77% were successful in the appeal.They were given refunds! Also, in Fridays Daily Mail newspaper there was an article about the Revenus Comissioner inflating the OMSP of cars here in Ireland (the example given was a Saab 93 Aero being over priced by €13,000!!!!!! YES €13,000) According to the article 93,000(approx) cars were imported & out of that figure 500+ appealed the VRT charges & out of the 500+ 77% were successful in the appeal.They were given refunds!

]]> By: David Webb http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/comment-page-1/#comment-409 David Webb Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:01:58 +0000 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/#comment-409 Charles, the information I got from the SIMI & Revenue comission is: If you are within the EU & coming to Ireland, once you have owned the car for 6 months & used it for 6 months in the country of residence you may be exempt from VRT & VAT (however I am a little unsure of this) but I am totally sure about coming from outside the EU. From outside the EU you must be the registered owner of the car for at least 12 months & have used the car in the last 6 months, then you are exempt. The Canary Islands are considered outside the EU for tax purposes.Please read link attached "Tax releif on transfer of residence" http://www.revenue.ie/index.htm?/leaflets/vrt3.htm Hope this helps Charles, the information I got from the SIMI & Revenue comission is: If you are within the EU & coming to Ireland, once you have owned the car for 6 months & used it for 6 months in the country of residence you may be exempt from VRT & VAT (however I am a little unsure of this) but I am totally sure about coming from outside the EU. From outside the EU you must be the registered owner of the car for at least 12 months & have used the car in the last 6 months, then you are exempt. The Canary Islands are considered outside the EU for tax purposes.Please read link attached “Tax releif on transfer of residence”
http://www.revenue.ie/index.htm?/leaflets/vrt3.htm

Hope this helps

]]> By: Ali http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/comment-page-1/#comment-408 Ali Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:46:10 +0000 http://www.funkymotors.ie/blog/2007/10/13/importing-a-car-into-ireland-why-and-how/#comment-408 I have a Toyota Corolla Automatic 2004 Model for sale - Anyone interested please right me back I can give you more details. I have a Toyota Corolla Automatic 2004 Model for sale – Anyone interested please right me back I can give you more details.

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