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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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VRT on a Toyota Land Cruiser from Japan?

Hi,

How much would the VRT be on a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado imported from Japan? It's a 3.0 D and has 170,000km on it.

Thanks

Karl (Dublin )

Jan 2025 Filed under: importing

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Looking at buying a Suzuki Jimny...

Hi there,

 am looking at purchasing a 2024 Suzuki Jimny for private use. I can either purchase the two-seat LCV model and insure and tax it privately or I could go for the more expensive four-seat Sierra import model (Japanese domestic model I believe) that some dealers in Ireland are offering.

Would the imported model have to undergo an NCT rather than a CVRT? And if so, would it fail on emissions as this is why Suzuki no longer sell them as private vehicles I believe?

Derek (Cork)

Jan 2025 Filed under: importing

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Is VAT and duty payable on this nearly-new car from the North?

Hi,

I'm purchasing a 2024 car from a Northern Ireland dealer. It was first registered to the dealer new in the North in April 2024. It has 5,000 miles on the clock. On the V5C form it has the dealer’s address on it. Is this free from VAT and customs duty as it was originally registered new in the North even though no private owner?

Mark (Tipperary)

Jan 2025 Filed under: importing

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How much to import a Toyota Land Cruiser?

Hello,

I am considering importing a 3.0-litre diesel 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser Icon seven-seater. However, I can't find any VRT estimate on Revenue’s site. Would you have any idea how much would it cost to import it approximately?

Cheers,

Roman

Roman Spinu (Kells)

Dec 2024 Filed under: importing

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How to check the history of a UK car?

How do I check the history of a car imported from the UK?

F D (Dublin)

Dec 2024 Filed under: importing

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Worth importing a 2008 Saab from the UK?

Found a little gem in the UK; is it worth importing to Ireland or will it set me back a ton? It's an 2008 Saab for £10K

Mattias Stromberg (Trim)

Dec 2024 Filed under: importing

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Which taxes on importing a new BMW 530e?

Hello

I am based in Dublin and willing to buy a 2024 BMW 530e (plug-in hybrid) from Northern Ireland. Will I have to pay VRT, VAT and import fees or only VRT?

Thank you

Michael Mousa (Dublin)

Oct 2024 Filed under: importing

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What taxes to pay importing a Tesla or Skoda?

Hi,

I am looking at buying a second-hand Tesla Model 3. I am keeping an eye on some that are in the North. We are talking 2020 Model 3 standard plus with 50,000km done.

From my research I believe I do not have to pay VRT. However, I can’t get clear info on customs duty or any other hidden costs. Can you help? Also, if I was to go for a 2019 Skoda Superb plug-in hybrid, I assume I have to pay VRT and customs duty?

Adrian Miskell (Athenry)

Oct 2024 Filed under: importing

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What fees to import a Renault van from NI?

Hi,

I am importing a 2018 Renault Master van from NI to Ireland: what fees do I have to pay?

Thank you

Mark Kelly (Ennis)

Oct 2024 Filed under: importing

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