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Importing to the UK

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  • 23-07-2012 11:30am
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    clairebear1984
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭


    Hi All, hoping someone out there can help. I am moving to the UK and want to bring my ROI registered car with me. Really confused over process - So hoping someone out there can offer advice?? Thanks in Advance!:D
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    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    google is your friend: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/motoring/buyingandsellingavehicle/importingandexportingavehicle/index.htm


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    ABajaninCork
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    Have you spoken to the DVLA?


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    clairebear1984
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭clairebear1984


    I haven't actually - i've been on the website so probably should give them a call. I'm just trying to weigh up the costs - tax/mot/insurance etc.


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    corktina
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    i would sell before i leave and buy when I get there as

    UK prices tend to be a bit lower
    UK cars are usually better maintained
    Uk cars are generally better specced

    and of course it saves all the hastle of getting the car examined and re-registered (it doesnt cost very much on the other hand)


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    ABajaninCork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,411 ✭✭✭ABajaninCork


    Actually, Corktina makes a very good point. Unless you need to take the car over, it'll be far less hassle, I think. And cheaper!! :D

    I did it the other way round. But then I knew the car's history! :)


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    clairebear1984
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭clairebear1984


    Ya I had considered that option, but don't think my car will get a whole lot and extra cash is pretty slim so importing seems like the best option i think! Thanks for your reply :)


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    sunnysoutheast
    Registered Users Posts: 2,072 ✭✭✭sunnysoutheast


    clairebear1984 wrote: »
    Hi All, hoping someone out there can help. I am moving to the UK and want to bring my ROI registered car with me. Really confused over process - So hoping someone out there can offer advice?? Thanks in Advance!:D

    You should be able to reregister the car in about a week, costs about 70, assuming it's got type approval. Then you should be able to get insurance on it.

    If you don't want to reregister the car you may find it hard to get insured.

    Also if there's more than three month's tax left you can get a refund if exported I believe.

    SSE


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    galwaytt
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    corktina wrote: »
    i would sell before i leave and buy when I get there as

    UK prices tend to be a bit lower
    UK cars are usually better maintained
    Uk cars are generally better specced

    and of course it saves all the hastle of getting the car examined and re-registered (it doesnt cost very much on the other hand)

    Depends on the car, tbh. The strength of Sterling atmo means bringing your car with you is now a real option - that and the dearth of buyers here.

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    YouTookMyName
    Registered Users Posts: 3,361 ✭✭✭YouTookMyName


    Insurance might cost you a fortune. The reg/mot/tax process is fairly straight forward and reasonable.


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    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    galwaytt wrote: »
    Depends on the car, tbh. The strength of Sterling atmo means bringing your car with you is now a real option - that and the dearth of buyers here.

    i sold a car yesterday....


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