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Which of these diesel cars should I import from the UK?
I plan on going to the UK to buy a car soon. Thinking of a 2010/2011 diesel, a Qashqai, Passat, Sportage or Octavia. If I got a Kia it would still have warranty. Any other make with warranty like this? Can you give me advice?
John O Callaghan (Rosscarbery)
Dec 2014 Filed under: importing
How much to import my Toyota from the Middle East?
Hello, hoping this query finds you well. I am SO happy to find a site like this :) (especially for those women among us who aren't the most clued up on all car issues)
I'm hoping to be moving back home early mid summer 2015 and am hoping to bring my SUV with me... if it's financially feasible to do so. I'd be importing it from where we bought it in the Middle East in 2008 (2009 model). It's a Toyota Fortuner GX2 2.7 five-door petrol - I can't find exact or approximate costs for a VRT band on this, what road tax be like for it or get online insurance quotes for it either, so am wondering if you could throw any light on this for me please, as I'd rather avoid the case of some possible nasty shocks by doing my homework from now on this.
Many thanks for any advice at all. Rosemarie, from Cork.
Rosemarie O'Riordan (Cork)
Nov 2014 Filed under: importing
How much will VRT cost on this Audi A6?
What is the road tax on a 2008 Audi A6 2.0-litre 140hp? It's the facelifted model. Also, what would the VRT be on the same model? It has 92,000 miles on the clock, a manual gearbox and was first registered in December.
Cheers,
Sean
Sean Machale (Sligo)
Jun 2014 Filed under: importing
Will an Irish bank loan me money to buy an NI car?
Can I get a car loan from an Irish bank to buy a car from a dealer in Northern Ireland?
Emmet Moore
May 2014 Filed under: importing
Should I go diesel or petrol for a Ford C-Max?
Thinking of buying a 1.6 Ford C-Max from the UK, but have heard mixed reports about the diesel models. Would I be safer going for the petrol one instead?
Catherine Brosnan (Kerry)
Jun 2014 Filed under: importing
Any advice for importing a Mercedes from the UK?
I'm thinking of buying a car in the UK and taking back to Ireland - probably a 2009 or 2010 Mercedes-Benz or similar. Any advice?
Kevin Oloughlin (Ennis)
May 2014 Filed under: importing
Is there a problem with imported Nissan Micras?
I just want to buy a Nissan Micra, but some of my friends are saying don't buy an imported one. So what is the drawback of an imported car in Ireland?
Mech Orle (Dublin)
Apr 2014 Filed under: importing
How can I tell if the mileage is legit on an import?
Thinking of buying a UK import in Dublin. I'm a bit suss about the mileage as apparently the car has only done 2,000 miles in last year... Is there any way to find out if the mileage is legit?
Brian O'Donoghue (Dublin)
Apr 2014 Filed under: importing
Can I import a commercial SUV and save money?
What is story regarding Toyota and Land Rover new five-seater commercial SUVs? Is it possible to buy a second hand SUV in England and bring it over and make it a commercial and keep five seats? That would be a big cost saving.
Noel Kelly (Galway)
Mar 2014 Filed under: importing
Is it ok to buy an imported Insignia from a dealer?
Is it safe to buy an imported 2011 Opel Insignia 2.0 from a car dealer?
Stephen Duffy (Dublin)
Feb 2014 Filed under: importing
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