Imported Car

Bob1981

May be a stupid question! But how do I check if the car I have is an imported car? Going to view a new car tomorrow and the dealer wants to know if my current car is an import! Is this normal and how do i check?

Anan1

Have a look at the VLC.

Bob1981

Thanks

_Conrad_

look for a difference in date of manufacture and date of registration, if there's a significant difference it was probably imported

L1011

_Conrad_ wrote: »

look for a difference in date of manufacture and date of registration, if there's a significant difference it was probably imported

Not that reliable with a niche car, or a dealer finding something hidden down the back of a shed - I've seen a '10 reg Xantia!

There's a field on the VLC for former registrations.;

Stinicker

MYOB wrote: »

Not that reliable with a niche car, or a dealer finding something hidden down the back of a shed - I've seen a '10 reg Xantia!

There's a field on the VLC for former registrations.;

A tell tale sign but by no mean a dead cert is if the car has a very high reg number in comparison to Domestic models. eg. 00-C-49819 etc. For cars newer than 2005 it should have a Metric speedometer, the UK (the main source of imports) still uses Imperial and this is another sign.

_Conrad_

MYOB wrote: »

Not that reliable with a niche car, or a dealer finding something hidden down the back of a shed - I've seen a '10 reg Xantia!

There's a field on the VLC for former registrations.;

not a dead cert but a good indication. as for the xantia.... pictures or it didn't happen!

Damokc

dunno how to help but thought you lads might find this interesting
all 3 are Micras..only the 1st in the line is bought and registered!! the last 2 in the line are brand spanking new!!

Micras by Damien Casey, on Flickr

jimbob86

I own a car aswell.

Testament1

jimbob86 wrote: »

I own a car aswell.

We're all very happy for you.

Mr Magners

Damokc wrote: »

dunno how to help but thought you lads might find this interesting
all 3 are Micras..only the 1st in the line is bought and registered!! the last 2 in the line are brand spanking new!!

Micras by Damien Casey, on Flickr

That green Micra isn't going to sell any time soon either with that price tag..


€55,000 :eek:

Guy:Incognito

MYOB wrote: »

- I've seen a '10 reg Xantia!
.;

The only way you saw a 10 Reg Xantia is if it was a new Iranian import. They were still making them up to last year.

-Chris-

jimbob86 wrote: »

I own a car aswell.

It's not a prerequisite for posting in the Motors forum, but I commend you for your vehicle purchasing ability.

Henceforth, please try and address the subject in hand rather than boasting of your vehicular prowess.

corktina

pretty well all cars are imported are they not?:D

jimbob86

-Chris- wrote: »

It's not a prerequisite for posting in the Motors forum, but I commend you for your vehicle purchasing ability.

Henceforth, please try and address the subject in hand rather than boasting of your vehicular prowess.

Sorry....my bad

jimbob86

Mr Magners wrote: »

That green Micra isn't going to sell any time soon either with that price tag..


€55,000 :eek:

Yes but maybe it has solid gold ashtrays in it or a kettle so you can make a cup of tea or a built in shower in the back so you could have a wash on your way to work,or something along those lines.

Hungry Rock

Phone Customs, they won't be long putting you straight.