Classic Car Paperwork

DaDeadly1

Hi, i need some advice,

Im looking to buy a classic mustang but the chap has absolutley no paperwork for it. Basically what is the procedure from here? Thanks

Kenny Logins

Where is it registered?

DaDeadly1

Kenny Logins wrote: »

Where is it registered?

i have no idea

Kenny Logins

Not much you can do then.

DaDeadly1

so basically if there is no paper work and no reg plates, there is nothing i can do to register it or get a log book for it?

Kenny Logins

DaDeadly1 wrote: »

so basically if there is no paper work and no reg plates, there is nothing i can do to register it or get a log book for it?

You could try contacting Shannon with the VIN, and if it hasn't been reg'd here, the DVLA.

DaDeadly1

Kenny Logins wrote: »

You could try contacting Shannon with the VIN, and if it hasn't been reg'd here, the DVLA.

thanks, going to look at it today, will get all the info i can and give them a call

unkel

Make sure you get back to us with an update!

DaDeadly1

i will, going down this evening to get more info on car and prob be monday or tuesday if i know anything more myself but i will keep you all informed just incase you might ever need this info also

trevorbrady

it'd want to be cheap to warrant all the hassle involved with registration/red tape etc...

DaDeadly1

its not a bad price, i have its reg now (american) and i have the vin number so im not quite sure where to go from here?

Kenny Logins

DaDeadly1 wrote: »

its not a bad price, i have its reg now (american) and i have the vin number so im not quite sure where to go from here?

VAT and duty to be paid?

DaDeadly1

Kenny Logins wrote: »

VAT and duty to be paid?

This is something im trying to find out, i havent bought the car yet, just went to have a look at it last night to get whatever details i could off it, have to find out about vat and duty

pounder770

Been down this road once before... Yes, vat and duty and vrt had to be paid as it hadn't been cleared here.. It took a couple of visits to customs, some sworn statements at the Garda station, and a ball of money, but it can be done!!!

hi5

The two cars I brought over from the states were not allowed leave the docks until vat and duty were paid.

DaDeadly1

what kind of money would we be talking about if i had to pay vat and duty?

macplaxton

hi5 wrote: »

The two cars I brought over from the states were not allowed leave the docks until vat and duty were paid.

That's what I thought any sensible tax authority would do...

Must be a receipt saying at least the duty/VAT has been paid.

I tend to give these vehicles lacking in solid paperwork a very wide berth.

Kenny Logins

hi5 wrote: »

The two cars I brought over from the states were not allowed leave the docks until vat and duty were paid.

Yep, but there is no paperwork.

Dades

DaDeadly1 wrote: »

what kind of money would we be talking about if i had to pay vat and duty?

VAT is 23% on the declared cost of the car PLUS 23% on whatever transport costs were involved in getting it here. So that's a potentially blank cheque. Not sure what customs duty is but it's less than 10% on the car cost.

That's a big chunk of money to add on and explains why it might be keenly priced. Maybe a call to the Revenue might be a good idea to get an official opinion.

It's 6+ years since I've done it... but does the VRT office look for all that documentation?

DaDeadly1

Ill be ringing around tomorrow to see what info i can get