Importing a classic from the UK

Seán_B

My dad is considering importing a classic range rover from the uk.

Anyone know what the process involves, especially regarding classics?
Pitfalls?
Does the reg checks work on 30yr + plates?
What forms should they have?

Thanks,
Seán.

(He currently has a 1978 Land Rover Series III)

Dades

Pitfalls are the same as buying a classic here - but with much less comeback once you get the car back to Ireland! You need to be doubly sure about the car before purchasing.

Get the full V5 off the vendor, and the only form you'll need back home is the one in the VRT office and your €50. (You should have evidence of the date of entry too - e.g. ferry receipts )

If you can get the reg and V5 ref number I think there's a site that allows you to check a car's MOT history for free. There was a couple of years ago anyway.

Not sure how well reg-checkers work with 30+ years.

corktina

just to mention its not the VRT office you go to, its the NCTS and you need to phone for an appointment within 7 days of import.Several other threads on here you should read.

Sids Not

corktina wrote: »

, .Several other threads on here you should read.

+100
People are getting lazy these days.............USE THE SEARCH facilitly...;)

kasper

Sids Not wrote: »

+100
People are getting lazy these days.............USE THE SEARCH facilitly...;)

people are getting lazy post up a link

Sids Not

kasper wrote: »

people are getting lazy post up a link

Theres tooo many .....:p

Seán_B

I'm aware of the search facility alright, but I was hoping for info from someone who brought in a classic from the UK recently.

Besides, the import threads are massive now with dated and varied info so a thought the classic forum would be a good place to post this.

Thanks for the info Dades/Corktina, the reg checker and the process with NCTS was something I was wondering about.

superfly35

Hi Sean,
Here is a very usefull link
http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/vrt/vrt-guide.html

I would say make sure the vehicule is after 30 years old, and that you get a proof of importation and V5 and receipt from the seller.

And it should be fine.

Dades

Seán_B wrote: »

Thanks for the info Dades/Corktina, the reg checker and the process with NCTS was something I was wondering about.

This is the link that might prove useful for you.

Scroll down to see what info you need and see the two types of free checks you can do.

Get the reg no and the "document reference number" from the V5C and off you go!