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Cars from UK

  • 15-07-2011 11:43am
    #1
    djPSB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,299 ✭✭✭


    Is there value in importing a car from the UK when cost of transport to Ireland and VRT are paid?

    Or is it just that there is a better choice of cars?

    And does anyone know any good UK sites for used cars??


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  • #2
    bmstuff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,363 ✭✭✭bmstuff


    djPSB wrote: »
    Is there value in importing a car from the UK when cost of transport to Ireland and VRT are paid?

    Or is it just that there is a better choice of cars?

    And does anyone know any good UK sites for used cars??

    Really depends of the car, shop around and see.

    Sometimes it is not worth at all, especially with big engines. They are dead cheap in Ireland, most of the time.

    But then again, check Pistonheads.co.uk and donedeal.ie/carzone.ie and see for yourself.


  • #3
    Sobanek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭Sobanek


    Volvos are worth importing. 2005-2008 though.


  • #4
    keithclancy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,208 ✭✭✭keithclancy


    Generally speaking, cars in the UK are in better nick and have a better spec.

    Also the quality of Garages and mechanics is much lower in Ireland, people just get stuff done to pass the NCT and thats about it.

    They'd sooner duct tape on a wingmirror than replace it.


  • #5
    djPSB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,299 ✭✭✭djPSB


    I have my eye on a car over there at the minute..

    Car costs €8,700

    VRT costs €1,600

    Total cost at that point = €10,300

    How much more will I have to add onto this price, taking transport to Ireland etc. into consideration??


  • #6
    Sobanek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭Sobanek


    Around 600 Euro.
    Tax + Ferry.
    And a 48h insurance in UK. But most proper dealerships provide one.
    I recommend buying from cargiant.


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  • #7
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,296 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    One of the main reasons to buy in the UK besides spec and condition is that it is financially viable to do so too. Paying a company to transport a car from the UK is expensive and kind of defeats that purpose. If you are unable or unwilling to make your own way across the Irish Sea and drive the car back yourself then I see no point in buying there unless it is really something special that cannot be got here.


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