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VRT/NCT query

  • 14-02-2014 1:29pm
    #1
    Irishcrx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,861 ✭✭✭


    Lads , I'm buying a car in the UK tomorrow and bringing it back and am just a bit confused in which way the VRT is working these days, it's been years since I did this and last time I just brought the car to the VRT office , paid the VRT , got plates , log book sent out and then taxed it.

    From what I'm reading I think now I need to book an appointment with an NCT centre in order to pay the VRT on the car , so am I understanding the following procedure correctly.

    1. I need to book NCT appointment either onlinb or by phone with in
    30 days of the car coming in in order to pay the VRT.

    2. I then need to wait for the log book to be sent out.

    3. I can then Tax the car.

    4. I need to then book another appointment with the NCT centre in order to have the car NCT'd.

    5. I cannot have the car NCT done at the same time as paying the VRT and will have to pay twice for an appointment?

    6. I'm buying private , do I need a letter of sale done up or just the full V5?

    Just seems a bit crazy that I have to pay for an appointment with an NCT centre just to pay VRT and then again to have an NCT done???

    Thanks for any help lads!


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  • #2
    michellie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,691 ✭✭✭michellie


    Ok, you don't pay the Nct to register your vehicle, you just pay the VRT to revenue via the Nct centre.

    You pay it, you get the registration number, you can tax the car the following day, THEN the log book is posted out to you. It takes roughly a week after you have taxed the car for the car to go up into the NCT system so it's not really possible to get it done the same day, especially with the waiting times at the moment.


  • #3
    michellie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,691 ✭✭✭michellie


    Also you do need a receipt of sale/invoice as well as the V5.


  • #4
    Harcrid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,310 ✭✭✭Harcrid


    Irishcrx wrote: »

    1. I need to book NCT appointment either onlinb or by phone with in
    30 days of the car coming in in order to pay the VRT. You need to make appointment within 7 days of importing and have the whole VRT procedure completed within 30 days.

    2. I then need to wait for the log book to be sent out. Tax the car after VRT procedure and log book will then be sent to you.

    3. I can then Tax the car.

    4. I need to then book another appointment with the NCT centre in order to have the car NCT'd.

    5. I cannot have the car NCT done at the same time as paying the VRT and will have to pay twice for an appointment? You dont pay anything for first NCT appointment except the VRT Charge. Be aware that not every NCT centre can do VRT, only selected centres.

    6. I'm buying private , do I need a letter of sale done up or just the full V5? If you did not get a receipt then write one out yourself and use this.

    Just seems a bit crazy that I have to pay for an appointment with an NCT centre just to pay VRT and then again to have an NCT done???

    Thanks for any help lads!

    ..


  • #5
    Irishcrx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,861 ✭✭✭Irishcrx


    That clears it up, thanks for the replies lads..


  • #6
    CiniO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,069 ✭✭✭✭CiniO


    Irishcrx wrote: »

    1. I need to book NCT appointment either onlinb or by phone with in
    30 days of the car coming in in order to pay the VRT.
    You have only 7 days to ring them or book online.
    Appointment itself might be up to 30 days from bringing the car into Ireland, but you have to book it within 7 days.
    2. I then need to wait for the log book to be sent out.

    3. I can then Tax the car.
    No. Once you appear on VRT appointment in NCT centre you pay VRT there and then and get your registration number. Once you have it, you can tax your car straight away, either in motor tax office or online. Once this is done, your logbook will be sent out to you.

    4. I need to then book another appointment with the NCT centre in order to have the car NCT'd.
    If car is over 4 years old - then yes. You need to book appointment for NCT test. Earliest you can book it is few days after first taxing the vehicle (when it appears in NCT computer system). Considering waiting times of few weeks, you can't legally drive your vehicle in the mean time. Obviously no one adheres to it, but that's the law.
    5. I cannot have the car NCT done at the same time as paying the VRT and will have to pay twice for an appointment?
    VRT appoinment is different thing. You don't pay for it. Only connection with NCT is that it's done at the same place, but VRT appointment has nothing to do with NCT.
    6. I'm buying private , do I need a letter of sale done up or just the full V5?
    Letter of sale, contract of sale, or just a receipt will come handy.

    Just seems a bit crazy that I have to pay for an appointment with an NCT centre just to pay VRT and then again to have an NCT done???
    You don't.
    VRT inspection is for free. All you pay then is VRT.


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  • #7
    aujopimur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    When you present the car for VRT you need-
    V5,
    Purchase receipt,
    MOT,
    Ferry ticket,
    PPS no. on payslip or other,
    Proof of address.
    Photo ID,
    Payment, unless it's something unusual, there's a limit on cash payment.


  • #8
    CiniO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,069 ✭✭✭✭CiniO


    aujopimur wrote: »
    When you present the car for VRT you need-
    V5,
    Purchase receipt,
    MOT,
    Ferry ticket,
    PPS no. on payslip or other,
    Proof of address.
    Photo ID,
    Payment, unless it's something unusual, there's a limit on cash payment.

    Once purchase receipt is within last 30 days, ferry ticket is not needed.


  • #9
    vinnie13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 494 ✭✭vinnie13


    be a lot better OP if you looked on the nct website for all info!!!seen as its posted on there already


  • #10
    gameball
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭gameball


    hi all,
    first post on boards! just looking for anybody with experience of bringing in older cars. Im looking at an old(1994) but nice audi with 180k miles, going for €900 but getting quoted €540 vrt by the revenue calculator, which values it at €2000. Seems quite a bit to pay for this? anybody else have experience of bringing in cars of this vintage? thanks in advance.


  • #11
    whomitconcerns
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,396 ✭✭✭whomitconcerns


    minimum valuation for VRT is 2k


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  • #12
    timmy4u2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,079 ✭✭✭timmy4u2


    gameball wrote: »
    hi all,
    first post on boards! just looking for anybody with experience of bringing in older cars. Im looking at an old but nice audi with 180k miles, going for €900 but getting quoted €540 vrt by the revenue calculator, which values it at €2000. Seems quite a bit to pay for this? anybody else have experience of bringing in cars of this vintage? thanks in advance.
    If you look up the VRT site you will see that there is a table outlining the minimum VRT payable based on co record or at the maximum minimum where there is no co record.

    Therecis a huge thread on all aspects of VRT here. Go to the later posts for the up to date info.
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=176389
    The table
    /km up to and including 80g/km 14% or €280 whichever is the greater
    More than 80g/km up to and including100g/km 15% or €300 whichever is the greater
    More than 100g/km up to and including 110g/km 16% or €320 whichever is the greater
    More than 110g/km up to and including 120g/km 17% or €340 whichever is the greater
    More than 120g/km up to and including 130g/km 18% or €360 whichever is the greater
    More than 130g/km up to and including 140g/km 19% or €380 whichever is the greater
    More than 140g/km up to and including 155g/km 23% or €460 whichever is the greater
    More than 155g/km up to and including 170g/km 27% or €540 whichever is the greater
    More than 170g/km up to and including 190g/km 30% or €600 whichever is the greater
    More than 190g/km up to and including 225g/km 34% or €680 whichever is the greater
    More than 225g/km 36% or €720 whichever is the greater


  • #13
    gameball
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭gameball


    thanks yes, the calculator is giving me that 2k valuation, but heard that you can get a quote below this, anecdotally albeit.


  • #14
    timmy4u2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,079 ✭✭✭timmy4u2


    gameball wrote: »
    thanks yes, the calculator is giving me that 2k valuation, but heard that you can get a quote below this, anecdotally albeit.
    The lower omsp will not go below €2000 and the calculation is then on the co2. Per the table.
    I have always felt that there is room to challenge this as it is a false valuation.
    Go on, have a go and let us know what happens:D


  • #15
    gameball
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭gameball


    It's a tricky thing to appeal. You first off pay the full amount, then you appeal it. You do this by going to 3 reputable garages and getting 3 quotes. then you go back to the VRT and hope for the best. I reckon that car is worth a little more than the price he's selling at, only a little. but slapping on the VRT at the full rate makes it unnattractive.


  • #16
    timmy4u2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,079 ✭✭✭timmy4u2


    gameball wrote: »
    It's a tricky thing to appeal. You first off pay the full amount, then you appeal it. You do this by going to 3 reputable garages and getting 3 quotes. then you go back to the VRT and hope for the best. I reckon that car is worth a little more than the price he's selling at, only a little. but slapping on the VRT at the full rate makes it unnattractive.
    What you have to do is dispute the static omsp that the revenue have applied.
    I do not believe it comes within their guidelines for calculating the omsp.
    If you notice, their table says ?% or € xxx whichever is the greatest.
    It is losely calculated on a % of €2000.
    It is accurate on the lower scales butIt does increase slightly as you go up the co scale.
    I have not examined this aspect as I have never been in such a situation.


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