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Previously answered questions
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
How many cars were imported in 2013?
How many cars were imported in 2013?
John Wilkins (Cork)
Jan 2014 Filed under: importing
Why are dealers selling so many used UK/NI cars lately?
Why are dealers selling so many used UK/NI cars lately?
Mike Driscoll (Cork)
Aug 2013 Filed under: importing
How can I calculate VRT for a Dodge Challenger?
How can I find out how much a Dodge Challenger will cost in VRT? It's brand new and coming from an importer in Germany with a certificate of conformity for Europe.
Dave McCormack (Limerick)
Apr 2013 Filed under: importing
Should I consider a UK import?
Do you think UK imports reliable? What about rust under body from salt? What about clocking?
Jason Kelly (Dublin 18)
Apr 2013 Filed under: importing
Reckon it's a good bet to import a new Nissan Note?
I am considering buying a new Nissan Note. I have priced from a main dealer and also from a SIMI dealer who imports from the UK. The import has a higher spec and is about €2,000 cheaper with all the standard warranties etc. Is there anything I should be aware of when buying an import?
Thanks
Chaz Devlin (Clonard Village, Wexford)
Jul 2012 Filed under: importing
Are cars imported from the UK worth less?
Hello,
Are cars that have been imported from the UK and have been VRT paid and registered here and are now for sale privately here worth less than their original Irish equivalent? If this is true what are the reasons for this?
Patrick Ryan (Tipperary)
Mar 2012 Filed under: importing
Is the Eunos Roadster the same as the Mazda MX-5?
MX-5 vs Eunos Roadster? I'm looking to buy a Mazda MX-5, and I am tempted to buy a Eunos Roadster instead. I'm just wondering before I go any further are the parts for the Eunos Roadster the same as for the MX-5 being basically a Japanese import MX-5?
John Dunphy (Tallaght)
Nov 2011 Filed under: importing
Am I better off buying a car in the UK and then importing it?
I have been researching replacing a Ford S-MAX (hence my questions to you alreadu!) and have been struck by the spec difference between the new model SEAT Alhambra here and in the UK. Most cars nowadays seem to be the same in the two countries, but with this model it appears to me that there is a huge difference.
We do not have the option of the more powerful diesels and the SE Lux in the UK comes with absolutely everything. The Irish spec is very basic in comparison with all the gizmos and leather etc. extra. Do you know why this might be? Based on my initial rough calculations I think I could buy a brand new model in the UK, pay the VAT/VRT and get a higher spec car for less.
What do you think?
Andrew Kelly (Limerick)
Sep 2011 Filed under: importing
Can you explain what 'VAT' qualifying means on importing a car from the UK?
I am considering buying a car in the UK. Can you clarify what 'VAT qualifying' means? Does this mean that I can get the UK VAT back but I have to pay Irish VAT and VRT? I realise VAT is payable on cars less than six months old.
William Neale (Dublin)
Jun 2011 Filed under: importing
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