Importing car into UK from Ireland
Discussion
If it's been subject to EU type approval then there should be no difference whatsoever. The only issue is that the car is probably worth more in Ireland than it is in the UK; so it will likely make more sense to sell it in Ireland and then buy another in the UK unless you are particularly attached to it.
davepoth said:
If it's been subject to EU type approval then there should be no difference whatsoever. The only issue is that the car is probably worth more in Ireland than it is in the UK; so it will likely make more sense to sell it in Ireland and then buy another in the UK unless you are particularly attached to it.
as far as i know it's has EU approval as it was brought from a main VW dealer, I'm moving to the UK next week for Uni so I want to load the car up this side to get my stuff over but I'm only covered by my irish insurance policy and I would probably spend the same as importing it as i would going back and froth on the boat. The NCT(Irish MOT) is due in January & car Tax in due in december so I'm not having to redo them for importing purposes.The only thing I will need to do is change the speedo to MPH. which will probably be a pain
davepoth said:
I'm not sure how Irish policies work, but UK ones can be obtained to allow you to spend 90 days "abroad" at a time. It might be worth checking with your current insurer whether they can continue to cover you.
yeah I'm covered for 90 days which would bring me up to the christmas holidays. so looking at importing it for coming back after christmas as i would no longer be able to use the 90 cover Annie90 having moved from Ireland myself this year and having brought my car with me I can tell you...
That motor tax is cheaper here, a lot cheaper!, and you will pay the same as a UK car.
Insurance is a little more expensive, but make sure you insure it with a company who recognises your Irish Ncb.
If its your own car for some time you will not have to pay VAT or import duty (Vrt)
Here's what need to do..
Order an import pack to your uk address from the DVLA website. Send the tax clearance form to revenue and customs/ do form online.
Get the car MOTd. You Do NOT need to get the speedo changed to pass. My car is in Kim's and its fully registered.
..the next bit is tricky. They tell you that the car has to be insured while the application is processed, but with a uk insurance company..your Irish insurance will not cover you for this!
They also tell you that the only company who will temporarily insure a vehicle with foreign plates is 'the assoc of British brokers' or some rubbish. These guys want £450 PER MONTH to insure your car until you get the new reg number.
I rang around and no regular insurance company that I spoke to would cover me just on the VIN except Adrian flux.
When you have MOT, UK insurance and the tax clearance, send to DVLA with the appropriate form and fee and then (approximately 2 months later) you will get your new reg plate number.
I'm not sure I'd do it again to be honest unless I was attached to the car. If your car is a regular golf, I'd suggest that you sell it at home, and courier your stuff over. A pallet is only 80quid and buy a car here. If you're going to uni, you might not even need one! Spend your money on fun things!
That motor tax is cheaper here, a lot cheaper!, and you will pay the same as a UK car.
Insurance is a little more expensive, but make sure you insure it with a company who recognises your Irish Ncb.
If its your own car for some time you will not have to pay VAT or import duty (Vrt)
Here's what need to do..
Order an import pack to your uk address from the DVLA website. Send the tax clearance form to revenue and customs/ do form online.
Get the car MOTd. You Do NOT need to get the speedo changed to pass. My car is in Kim's and its fully registered.
..the next bit is tricky. They tell you that the car has to be insured while the application is processed, but with a uk insurance company..your Irish insurance will not cover you for this!
They also tell you that the only company who will temporarily insure a vehicle with foreign plates is 'the assoc of British brokers' or some rubbish. These guys want £450 PER MONTH to insure your car until you get the new reg number.
I rang around and no regular insurance company that I spoke to would cover me just on the VIN except Adrian flux.
When you have MOT, UK insurance and the tax clearance, send to DVLA with the appropriate form and fee and then (approximately 2 months later) you will get your new reg plate number.
I'm not sure I'd do it again to be honest unless I was attached to the car. If your car is a regular golf, I'd suggest that you sell it at home, and courier your stuff over. A pallet is only 80quid and buy a car here. If you're going to uni, you might not even need one! Spend your money on fun things!
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