Non-resident motor insurance query

HarryD

Strange situation but here goes.
I live in Eastern Europe, and am probably moving back home soon.
I found a UK right-hand drive car locally advertised at a good price.
Not much demand here for right-hand drive cars.
I was thinking of buying it and driving home since I've alotta stuff.
Anyone know the situation with insurance on this ?
I guess I can't get insurance here on a UK car.
I can't get in UK or Ireland as I'm not resident.

TIA,
HD

Seth Brundle

As you are liveing in Eastern Europe (at the time of the policy) you could get insured there but cancel the policy when you come here.
Alternatively sign up to an Irish insurer (with an Irish home address) and travel.
You will also have to pay VRT when you arrive.

cormac_byrne

kbannon wrote: »

You will also have to pay VRT when you arrive.

You could be exempt from the VRT if you're transferring residence

there used to be detailed info in http://revenue.ie,
but now it only says

"Reliefs and Exemptions

There are various reliefs and exemptions from VRT. These are described in individual public notices which are available from any VRO. They include exemption which may apply in the case of:

* transfer of residence
* transfer of business activity
* inheritance.
"

biko

You need to have owned car for a certain period of time to be exempt, I think it is 6 months coming from the UK, not sure about other countries.