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Process for importing a classic car

  • 26-03-2008 10:55am
    #1
    randomer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,160 ✭✭✭


    I have found a 31 year old car in the UK that I want to buy. I am currently having it checked out by a specialist.

    Can someone explain the process for registering the car over here. Do I just go to the VRT office? I have brough in a normal car before and paid the VRT the following day. Just wonering if the process differs for a classic?

    Thanks,
    Randomer


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  • #2
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    randomer wrote: »
    Just wonering if the process differs for a classic?
    The main difference (as I'm sure you know) is the price - €50 admin fee!

    You can also choose between a ZV XXXX style reg or a 77 D XXXX style (Dublin examples). If you're not set on either they should be able to tell what both actual numbers are before you choose.

    If you have the logbook, they will just use that for age verification. Otherwise they may go out and have a look at the car and check the chassis/model number. (My experience anyway).

    Lastly, I wouldn't stress about having it done the next day. The VRT office won't care if it's a few days (or weeks) later.

    What ya bringing in? Pics? :)


  • #3
    randomer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,160 ✭✭✭randomer


    Dades wrote: »
    The main difference (as I'm sure you know) is the price - €50 admin fee!

    You can also choose between a ZV XXXX style reg or a 77 D XXXX style (Dublin examples). If you're not set on either they should be able to tell what both actual numbers are before you choose.

    If you have the logbook, they will just use that for age verification. Otherwise they may go out and have a look at the car and check the chassis/model number. (My experience anyway).

    Lastly, I wouldn't stress about having it done the next day. The VRT office won't care if it's a few days (or weeks) later.

    What ya bringing in? Pics? :)

    Thanks for that. Very useful information there.

    I have been trying to phone the VRT people for the last week and just cant ever get through to a real person!

    Its a Porsche 911. No pictures yet, but as soon as I get the pics I will post them online for ya.


  • #4
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    randomer wrote: »
    Its a Porsche 911. No pictures yet, but as soon as I get the pics I will post them online for ya.
    Nice! I'm jealous.
    Hope it works out for ya, and post a few pics when you get them to hand.


  • #5
    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    why have I got a Cortina when I could have a 911 and €48 pa road tax?


  • #6
    macplaxton
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,957 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    I thought motor tax had gone up from €42 to €46? (just check and it's €46)

    I register last June, took about 4 weeks to sort. From around June last year you needed a PPS number to register.


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  • #7
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    PPS number? I did not know that.

    I've also just recalled that I think you need cash to pay the €50. For some reason they won't take a cheque or draft. Somebody might confirm this though.


  • #8
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,972 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    PPS to track "I'm not a professional but this is how I make my money" importers.

    Mike.


  • #9
    macplaxton
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,957 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    I think they take Laser, but only up to €1500 or something like it.


  • #10
    Blue850
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,568 ✭✭✭Blue850


    When I cleared the Merc last August at Galway customs, they had a notice saying 50 euro cash max accepted.


  • #11
    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    in fact they WONT take cash in Cork...plastic only now I think


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  • #12
    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    mike65 wrote: »
    PPS to track "I'm not a professional but this is how I make my money" importers.

    Mike.

    i know of a couple of guys in the South East who are gonna come a cropper eventually and there must be loads more....


  • #13
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,972 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    Big families are a help in such circumstances ;)

    Mike.


  • #14
    3ps
    Closed Accounts Posts: 723 ✭✭✭3ps


    If you don't have your PPS they can look it up.
    Most places won't take cash now.

    Please ensure your get ALL the V5. If they send it to Swansea there will be a long wait while they process it for you.

    The VRT boys will process it and then send it to Swansea for them to mark it as exported. You might need to convince your seller of this.


  • #15
    Dirty-Old-Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 45 ✭Dirty-Old-Man


    Dades wrote: »
    PPS number? I did not know that.

    I've also just recalled that I think you need cash to pay the €50. For some reason they won't take a cheque or draft. Somebody might confirm this though.
    They won't take cash above €50 (ie: for a non classic registration) otherwise bring your chequebook. PPS is needed but that's a new thing and isn't reflected in the forms so you just need to know to have it.


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