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Would this car be exempt from VRT?
Hi there,
If I buy a car in NI and drive it in Portugal for seven months while living there, is it exempt from VRT?
John Belton (Dublin)
Jan 2021 Filed under: VRT
Can I pay the old VRT rate on import?
If I have imported a car from the UK on 29th Dec and booked online at the NCT centre but the inspection date is not until 12th Jan 2021, am I entitled to pay the old VRT rate? It's not my fault the centre is unable to look at my car until after the 31st Dec deadline.
Darren Horsfield (Leitrim Village)
Jan 2021 Filed under: VRT
Can I claim back VRT importing to NI?
I live in the Northern Ireland. If I buy a new car from a dealer in the Republic, can I claim back the VRT and pay UK import duties? Would this be financially wise?
Jackie Rodgers (DERRY)
Dec 2020 Filed under: VRT
VRT exempt: should I import from the UK?
I'm VRT exempt so would it be worth my while importing a nearly new car from UK?
Gerard Fleming (Cork)
Dec 2020 Filed under: VRT
NOx value on this 2017 Skoda Kodiaq?
Hi,
What is the NOx value for a 2017 Skoda Kodiaq with CO2 value of 151g/km? It's the 2.0-litre TDI 190 4x4 SEL seven-seater with the DSG automatic gearbox.
Luke Dunphy (Dublin)
Nov 2020 Filed under: VRT
Can I avoid VRT by inheriting a car?
Can you avoid VRT by getting someone about to die in another country to buy it and leave it to you in their will? A bit cold but could be an option?
Daire Vickers (Dublin)
Nov 2020 Filed under: VRT
VRT for a 141 Mazda3?
Hi,
How much would be the VRT for a 141 Mazda3 2.0?
Adaora Iroh (Co Carlow)
Nov 2020 Filed under: VRT
How much VRT on a 2021 VW Golf 1.5?
How much VRT will be levied on a 2021 Golf eTSI 130hp 1.5-litre?
Dermot Porter (Lucan)
Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT
How to calculate VRT on this 201 Tiguan?
Hi Shane,
I’m completely confused by the new VRT changes! If I was to look at import of a 201 used car, will VRT be calculated off the WLTP figures, or CO2. Also, will motor tax be based off the WLTP or CO2 figures. I ask in the context of a 1.5 TSI DSG Tiguan with these specs: CO2 133g/km, WLTP CO2 168g/km.
Thanks in advance,
Dan
Daniel Shannon (Dublin )
Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT
Is VRT less on a CAT S damaged car?
If I buy a 'CAT S' damaged, but repaired car from the UK is the VRT cheaper on it because it is below market value?
Mick Fox (Laois)
Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT
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