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What will I pay on importing a small van?
Hi,
I'm hoping you might be able to answer my question, please. I plan to purchase a small van from Northern Ireland and import it into the Republic. What charges will I incur when importing this vehicle? I am hoping to buy a Berlingo/Partner. Is there still a flat rate of €200 VRT or do I have to pay VAT in the ROI as well? I am not registered for VAT. Does VAT apply to new vehicles only?
Sorry, I know that was more than one question.
Thanks in advance,
Chris, Donegal
Christopher Britton
Oct 2019 Filed under: importing
Can I get car finance without a job?
I am wondering if it's possible to get a car financed without having work sorted first. I am moving back to Ireland to the west and need a car to have a chance of getting work. I am wondering if finance is like a loan where you need a job first to get it or does it work differently than that?
Joe Grant (Mayo)
Sep 2019 Filed under: finance
Can our business register a commercial?
I have a registered business in Ireland. It is a dental practice. But I am not VAT-registered as we do not charge VAT on services. Can I still buy a commercial vehicle and register it through the business and tax it on a commercial basis? I understand that I would have to pay the VAT on the vehicle, but the savings in the motor tax would greatly beneficial.
Shane Curran (Westport )
Aug 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle
VRT on importing a Mercedes CLA?
The VRT Calculator on Revenue's site does not have the model of car I am considering importing into Ireland. How can I know what VRT I will be charged before I present the car? It is a Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 AMG Line Auto that is six months old. The calculator has the 180 AMG Line Auto and the far more powerful 45 AMG 4Matic, but none of the models in between.
J Malone (Waterford)
Aug 2019 Filed under: VRT
When does the Peugeot e-2008 arrive?
Hi,
Do you know when the Peugeot e-2008 is due to go on sale? Big fan of the website, keep up the good work!
Thanks, Andy
Andy O'Leary (Dublin)
Aug 2019 Filed under: future cars
What's up with my Land Rover's stop-start?
Had my car's stop-start checked by Land Rover when it didn’t operate. They said it was the battery. They fitted a new heavy duty battery and the stop-start worked for about a week... It now only works with fan off. Could this be due the recent heat wave and use of the air conditioning? Very temperamental. Advise if possible.
H Stokes
Harry Stokes (Bedford)
Aug 2019 Filed under: fault
Can a sunstrip pass an NCT?
My car has a sunstrip on the windscreen that was an NCT fail. The fail sheet said obstruction inside wiped area, so if I put on wipers that wipe up to just under the sunstrip will it still pass?
John D (Tipperary)
Aug 2019 Filed under: NCT
Can I import a Tesla Model 3 from the UK?
Hi,
Can you import a new Tesla Model 3 from the UK to ROI?
Con Phelan (Kilkenny)
Sep 2019 Filed under: importing
How best to get insurance after 10 years?
I have a full Irish licence, but have not driven in 10 years. However, my licence has no endorsements or bands; what is the best way to get the cheapest insurance or who is the best insurer to explain my case to? Any help would be much appreciated. I'm living in Dublin.
Brendan Donovan (Ireland)
Sep 2019 Filed under: insurance
Are all 2008 cars taxed by emissions?
Are all cars from 2008 on the emissons tax?
Aaron Rodgers (Kilkenny)
Sep 2019 Filed under: taxation
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