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Change of ownership and vrt

  • 28-02-2013 5:22pm
    #1
    BLACKEN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 158 ✭✭


    Hello,

    Last week my friend was stopped driving a northern reg vehicle and was giving a fine of 10% of the vehicle. however she was in the process of selling the car and i am am considering purchasing the car from her.

    My worry is that if i do by purchase the vehicle would i be liable to pay this fine? i know i have to obviously pay the VRT within 30 days of purchase but my worry is can they seize the car from me because she decided to not pay the fine or couldnt fine the money etc.?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    jd80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 286 ✭✭jd80


    hypothetically - Why should you be liable?

    She committed the alleged offence

    She wont be able to sell it in the republic legally wthout registering it and paying the VRT

    On a side note, I take it she had an address and is living in the Republic and had not registered the car within 30 days of its arrival into the State?


  • #3
    BLACKEN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 158 ✭✭BLACKEN


    No She hasnt brought the car into the state yet but does have a address here, the problem is on the DVLA document its signed in her name and the dealer she purchased from. if i were to buy the vehicle could i just sign a hand written contract stating i bought the car and it is now in my possession? therefore stopping the revenue from seizing my nice new car? :P

    Thanks


  • #4
    jd80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 286 ✭✭jd80


    BLACKEN wrote: »
    No She hasnt brought the car into the state yet

    So how was she stopped and fined?


  • #5
    BLACKEN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 158 ✭✭BLACKEN


    Oh sorry i should have made myself more clear, she driving the car in the south near her home and stopped by a custom checkpoint were she was fined and told if she was caught again or didnt pay the fine that the vehicle would be seized.

    Thanks


  • #6
    jd80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 286 ✭✭jd80


    She has 7 days from import into the State to have the car inspected for VRT and has 30 days to complete (and pay the VRT) the registration process

    Have these 7 or 30 days elapsed? did she obtain the fine in Court?

    You will not be legally able to buy this car from her in the Republic until it is registered here and the VRT paid - The revenue will not be fussy who pays it if you want to pay it for her.

    You might want to check if you have to pay VAT in the Republic also - it is a new car I think you said?


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