Moving to Ireland next month
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My Girlfriend and I are moving to Dublin next month.
I have been there on a few holidays and the OH is from Ireland.
Does anyone have any experiences (good or bad) with Ireland in terms of the Car culture etc
Previously I have noticed how slow everybody seems to drive in the country dont remember anyone ever passing me as they all seem to drive at 50 everywhere!
they also drive cars I have never seen before such as Coralla saloons etc
I have been there on a few holidays and the OH is from Ireland.
Does anyone have any experiences (good or bad) with Ireland in terms of the Car culture etc
Previously I have noticed how slow everybody seems to drive in the country dont remember anyone ever passing me as they all seem to drive at 50 everywhere!
they also drive cars I have never seen before such as Coralla saloons etc
Very rally oriented car culture, especially in the country. You'll see a lot of Scoobies, Evos, Celica GT4's and even the odd Corrolla twin cam. Skylines too. Dublin is (was) pretty affluent so it's more Beemers and Mercs. People do drive fast but in Dublin it's a bit too crowded. Car tax is quite high but the NCT (MOT) is only every 2 or 3 years. The roads used to be pretty bad so low slung sports cars were not much used, not sure if that's still the case.
If you're in the country take notice of the Irish overtake. There's a sort of hard shoulder along most main roads. If someone comes up behind you looking to pass then move over to the left. Oncoming traffic will also move over and the overtaker steams up the middle straddling the centre lines. Bit disconcerting at first but works pretty well as long as everybody knows the rules.
If you're in the country take notice of the Irish overtake. There's a sort of hard shoulder along most main roads. If someone comes up behind you looking to pass then move over to the left. Oncoming traffic will also move over and the overtaker steams up the middle straddling the centre lines. Bit disconcerting at first but works pretty well as long as everybody knows the rules.
Oldandslow said:
If you're in the country take notice of the Irish overtake. There's a sort of hard shoulder along most main roads. If someone comes up behind you looking to pass then move over to the left. Oncoming traffic will also move over and the overtaker steams up the middle straddling the centre lines. Bit disconcerting at first but works pretty well as long as everybody knows the rules.
That is still illegal though, isn't it?The current new car Market in Ireland is suffering seriously hard times at the moment - in the main due to their current government and their views on cars being bad....
Most new cars only have relatively small diesel engines available as VRT is based on emissions, and the cars over there make the prices of UK cars look cheap
Most new cars only have relatively small diesel engines available as VRT is based on emissions, and the cars over there make the prices of UK cars look cheap
Your moving where? Are you aware that everyone else is moving out of Ireland? You should check out the emmigration stats for the past three years.
Ireland is a bit anti hatchback, they like their saloons instead (linked to the fact that 10+ years back there roads were bad and the saloons handled it better). Cars are also loaded with VRT (google VRT Ireland for full facts).
Seriously, if you think the recession here is bad it's 20 times worse in Ireland!
Ireland is a bit anti hatchback, they like their saloons instead (linked to the fact that 10+ years back there roads were bad and the saloons handled it better). Cars are also loaded with VRT (google VRT Ireland for full facts).
Seriously, if you think the recession here is bad it's 20 times worse in Ireland!
Mazdarese said:
Oldandslow said:
If you're in the country take notice of the Irish overtake. There's a sort of hard shoulder along most main roads. If someone comes up behind you looking to pass then move over to the left. Oncoming traffic will also move over and the overtaker steams up the middle straddling the centre lines. Bit disconcerting at first but works pretty well as long as everybody knows the rules.
That is still illegal though, isn't it?www.octane.ie
Most of the Irish PH's never bother over here any more.
Great site, great group. MX-5s to Ferraris.
Dublin is a great town and it is a great time to be over there (may end up back in the next year myself).
Most of the Irish PH's never bother over here any more.
Great site, great group. MX-5s to Ferraris.
Dublin is a great town and it is a great time to be over there (may end up back in the next year myself).
Sir Bagalot said:
Your moving where? Are you aware that everyone else is moving out of Ireland? You should check out the emmigration stats for the past three years.
Ireland is a bit anti hatchback, they like their saloons instead (linked to the fact that 10+ years back there roads were bad and the saloons handled it better). Cars are also loaded with VRT (google VRT Ireland for full facts).
Seriously, if you think the recession here is bad it's 20 times worse in Ireland!
Still a lot of money over there.Ireland is a bit anti hatchback, they like their saloons instead (linked to the fact that 10+ years back there roads were bad and the saloons handled it better). Cars are also loaded with VRT (google VRT Ireland for full facts).
Seriously, if you think the recession here is bad it's 20 times worse in Ireland!
Avoid boards.ie like the plague.
wolfy1988 said:
My Girlfriend and I are moving to Dublin next month.
I have been there on a few holidays and the OH is from Ireland.
Does anyone have any experiences (good or bad) with Ireland in terms of the Car culture etc
Previously I have noticed how slow everybody seems to drive in the country dont remember anyone ever passing me as they all seem to drive at 50 everywhere!
they also drive cars I have never seen before such as Coralla saloons etc
Have you owned your car for more than 6 months?I have been there on a few holidays and the OH is from Ireland.
Does anyone have any experiences (good or bad) with Ireland in terms of the Car culture etc
Previously I have noticed how slow everybody seems to drive in the country dont remember anyone ever passing me as they all seem to drive at 50 everywhere!
they also drive cars I have never seen before such as Coralla saloons etc
It's pretty much the same as england. As long as you have an english license you'll get away with having an english car. Cars are more expensive if you buy one there and tax is alot more.
Roads while not as well surfaced can be more fun in the countryside because there's less traffic and very few speed cameras.
Roads while not as well surfaced can be more fun in the countryside because there's less traffic and very few speed cameras.
I don't know all the ins and outs but apparently if you take a UK car to Ireland and then register it there (as you will be obliged to do) you can get absolutely nailed for some kind of tax or duty, especially on larger cars. I imagine it's related to them having no car production and everyhting is imported. Suggest you check carefully before you go.
Ozzie Osmond said:
I don't know all the ins and outs but apparently if you take a UK car to Ireland and then register it there (as you will be obliged to do) you can get absolutely nailed for some kind of tax or duty, especially on larger cars. I imagine it's related to them having no car production and everyhting is imported. Suggest you check carefully before you go.
If car is yours and taxed and insured for 6 months prior to your move - no issues.Can be less in certain circumstances. VRT.
Car tax is a pain. For a new 5ltr - Over €3k per year!!!!
Classics are free of course.
A 2ltr is around €600 per annum.
Great quality of life over there. Seriously. Do it.
As previously mentioned you are going against the flow!
kicks said:
It's pretty much the same as england. As long as you have an english license you'll get away with having an english car. Cars are more expensive if you buy one there and tax is alot more.
Roads while not as well surfaced can be more fun in the countryside because there's less traffic and very few speed cameras.
Totally wrong! You have 3 days to pay the VRT on your English car. Custom officers can and have lifted cars off drive ways because import tax has not been paid. Friend of mine didn't pay VRT on his A6, customs impounded it, 2000 Euro fine to get car back.Roads while not as well surfaced can be more fun in the countryside because there's less traffic and very few speed cameras.
Ade07 said:
Totally wrong! You have 3 days to pay the VRT on your English car. Custom officers can and have lifted cars off drive ways because import tax has not been paid. Friend of mine didn't pay VRT on his A6, customs impounded it, 2000 Euro fine to get car back.
Again, no VRT (Vehicle Registration Tax) if owned for 6 months. Your mate must have been pushing things.
Irish said:
www.octane.ie
Most of the Irish PH's never bother over here any more.
Great site, great group. MX-5s to Ferraris.
Dublin is a great town and it is a great time to be over there (may end up back in the next year myself).
This and make sure you come to some of the cars and coffee meets and some of the track days.Most of the Irish PH's never bother over here any more.
Great site, great group. MX-5s to Ferraris.
Dublin is a great town and it is a great time to be over there (may end up back in the next year myself).
Thom987 said:
Have a look on boards.ie you`ll get some sort of an idea of what you are in for.
Toyota are the biggest selling car in Ireland and for some strange reason a lot of cars seem to be saloons.
boards is like mums net Toyota are the biggest selling car in Ireland and for some strange reason a lot of cars seem to be saloons.
cockstain.ie is very very cliquey
bleh
and Ireland is in the toilet, with a very very small labour market.
I left a few months ago, haven't looked back.
I only need to look at the independent.ie top 10 most read and it makes my toes curl, teeth itch...
Edited by SirBlade on Friday 4th March 22:27
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