Buying a car from Northern Ireland???

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I'm usually quite good buying and selling cars but one has caught my eye in Northern Ireland and I don't konw whats involved:

1. Can I HPI the car? The HPI type websites state they do not cover Northern Ireland. Is there a sililar company based in Ireland I can check the car through?

2. Import tax? I'm guessing not, but can anyone advise me please?

3. Logbook. Would an Irish log book be any different? Is it easy / expensive to register the car in England?

4. Payment. I'm guessing going into the sellers bank armed with a visa card and cleared funds in my acount is an option? I'm guessing no exchange rates to worry about between England and Northern Ireland?

5. Bring the car home. Anyone know if I can simply turn up at the ferry port in Dublin and by a ferry ticket to bring a car back to England?

6. Is there any other risk I should worry about?



Thanks in advance.

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Steve / Andy,
Many thanks for the replies - some very worthwhile points / things to consider.

How about road tax? Would I need road tax to driver home?