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Planning to import a Polestar 2...
Hi,
I plan to import a 2023 Polestar 2 from the UK: as it’s electric there is no VRT on the car. What is the situation in regard to VAT and import tax and what Is the best way around this? Is it best to first import into Northern Ireland? Are there many checks If driving the car back myself and using ferry?
Thanks
Michael (Ireland )
Jan 2025 Filed under: importing
Electric rear windows in the Peugeot E-Rifter?
Are the Peugeot E-Rifter’s windows all electric? For example: the second row in the Allure L2 version?
Richard
Jan 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
Import costs on a 2014 BMW 420d?
Looking to buy a car from Northern Ireland but I just don’t have a clue what to expect with VRT. It seems too low right now (Revenue’s website said it’s €1,382). It’s a 2014 BMW F32 420d M Sport Coupe. First registered in May 2014. I believe the CO2 is 127g/km, not sure what the NOx is.
The owner has had it since 2015 in NI, so no VAT I believe. My main issue is that the OMSP is saying the car is valued at €4,226 right now but like you could never get a 4 Series for that low in Ireland so I don’t know what the actual market value will be when they go to calculate it.
Mehir
Jan 2025 Filed under: VRT
Buying a van in Northern Ireland.
I am buying a crewcab van in Northern Ireland and I have two options. I can buy one on English plates or one that has been registered in Northern Ireland for the past four months but was originally on English plates.
Can you work out how much VRT and Import Duty would need to be paid if buying either? I know both are worked out on the value of the van but how does Revenue put a value on the van? Is there a saving by buying the one on NI plates or the English registered one? What paperwork is required to register either van?
Ger O'Leary (Wexford)
Jan 2025 Filed under: importing
Has the Dacia Bigster grab handles?
Has the Dacia Bigster got hand grab rails in the roof?
Andrew Merrill (Uk)
Jan 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
Trade-in value for my 2020 Kia Soul EV?
I am looking for a trade-in value for my 2020 top-of-the range Kia Soul EV. Only 14,500km on the clock and it has a full service history and just one owner. Looking to trade-in for a new EV.
Thank you
Mary Belton (Dublin)
Jan 2025 Filed under: used car values
Is the Kia EV3 coming to the USA?
When will the Kia EV3 be available in the States? Will it be built in Georgia?
John Carrozza (Leesburg,Florida 34748)
Jan 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
Worth importing a Passat estate from the UK?
Hi,
I'm looking to change from my 2011 VW Passat Saloon 1.4 petrol. This has been a great car for me and I’m looking to change to a 2022/2023 VW Passat Estate - 1.5 petrol. These are thin on the ground here and as they aren't sold here anymore this will become even more so. There are plenty around in the UK but I’m wondering if there are still the same savings to be made when importing from the UK as there once was?
Brendan Cullen (Dublin)
Jan 2025 Filed under: importing
Where to get Japanese car CO2 and NOx emissions?
Hi,
I'm looking to see where exactly I can get the NOx and CO2 emissions data on the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism website. I’ve looked on the site for hours and cannot find anything.
Martin (Carlow)
Jan 2025 Filed under: importing
I want to import a MINI Clubman from the North.
I would like to buy a MINI Clubman (2019-2020) in Northern Ireland. What would the costs be when importing it to the Republic?
Bernadette (Dublin)
Jan 2025 Filed under: importing
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