2016 UK import - step by step

chases0102

Hi folks,

Have our VRT appointment this weekend.

Quick question that someone may be able to help me with:

Is it possible to split the cost of the VRT across two debits cards?

Cheers

Gryire

masterboy123 wrote: »

You mean autotraders uk with selecting NI cars only? I can't find separate website for NI only

http://www.usedcarsni.com/

Denisoftus

chases0102 wrote: »

Hi folks,

Have our VRT appointment this weekend.

Quick question that someone may be able to help me with:

Is it possible to split the cost of the VRT across two debits cards?

Cheers

It is possible. You can also mix payments, bank draft with debit card, or credit card with extra fee.

chases0102

Cheers!

bazz26

I don't think Revenue are too fussy as long as they receive payment in full. I think the only thing they don't accept is cash.

Pacifico

Is there any problem sorting UK tax over there without a UK address?

bazz26

The DVLA website should have instructions on how to tax a car online. Afaik a non resident can do this, otherwise ask the dealer to do it for you.

BrendanD

Sorry for hijacking but looking at a Prius 2013 bringing from England but it's originally imported from Japan , just wondering would it his give me additional problems when declaring and paying vrt ?

Henry Ford III

STG£ is strengthening on news on a possible non Brexit.

Mc Love

Henry Ford III wrote: »

STG£ is strengthening on news on a possible non Brexit.

Yep - bad news! Looks like there wont be any chance of it unless the UK gov successfully appeal the High Court decision

theaaao

bazz26 wrote: »

The DVLA website should have instructions on how to tax a car online. Afaik a non resident can do this, otherwise ask the dealer to do it for you.

Dealer did this for me before we left garage. Had it done in less than 5 mins. I think the biggest issue you (and myself) will have is claiming the road tax back! £61 to drive to the ferry!

theaaao

Lads I don't have a utility bill in my name for the VRT appointment. Phone is with 48 months and they'd don't issue invoices according to a quick google.

Would they accept car insurance as proof of address?
Otherwise I'd have to use revenue slip to confirm address. In that case would they accept health insurance for proof of my PPS number?

Also, for anyone looking to book in Cork centre at the moment, online slots are gone. Ring them up and get put on the priority list. They told me they'd ring me Monday with an appointment slot which would take place in the next 10 days. Luckily I only landed yesterday!

An Ard Ri

There is no problem, the dealer will do it online. You can reclaim is part using part 4 of the V5C when you get home. If you are heading straight to the ferry the dealer might 'forget' to get you to tax it. Didn't work in my case an had to pay 6 months tax!

Pacifico wrote: »

Is there any problem sorting UK tax over there without a UK address?

Joeseph Balls

Guys,
Does that gov.uk website not show mileage on Northern cars?

dodzy

Joeseph Balls wrote: »

Guys,
Does that gov.uk website not show mileage on Northern cars?

Nope..

Denisoftus

theaaao wrote: »

Lads I don't have a utility bill in my name for the VRT appointment. Phone is with 48 months and they'd don't issue invoices according to a quick google.
Would they accept car insurance as proof of address?
Otherwise I'd have to use revenue slip to confirm address. In that case would they accept health insurance for proof of my PPS number?

No, they don't. You need utility bill, if you don't have it, go to your bank and request resent statement, get it stamped by the bank. Proof of PPS can be original PPS letter, any revenue letters on official paper, etc; health insurance won't be accepted. Good luck.

theaaao

Denisoftus wrote: »

No, they don't. You need utility bill, if you don't have it, go to your bank and request resent statement, get it stamped by the bank. Proof of PPS can be original PPS letter, any revenue letters on official paper, etc; health insurance won't be accepted. Good luck.

Thanks Denis. Would it be enough to get current statement I have from back stamped by them? Might have appointment next week and would be weary on how long it will take to get new statement out to me on post.

As far as I can make out from the site, you need
1. Passport or drivers license for the photo ID saying you are who you are.
2. Bank statement for proof of address
3. Revenue statement for proof of your PPS

Is this enough?

Moggaman

Hi. I am buying from a private seller in the U.K. Next week. I see mentioned that a receipt is necessary. Is that simply a handwritten note from the seller with the amount and signed by both.
Also do I need anything special at Holyhead or do they ask you anything?. Car is MOTed and Taxed.

theaaao

Moggaman wrote: »

Hi. I am buying from a private seller in the U.K. Next week. I see mentioned that a receipt is necessary. Is that simply a handwritten note from the seller with the amount and signed by both.
Also do I need anything special at Holyhead or do they ask you anything?. Car is MOTed and Taxed.

I've read on here about people writing up an invoice in front of the revenue people.
Have a read through the previous threads but I think they're more interested in when the car was brought into the country. Something signed by the seller should be fine.

I got stopped and searched at the Holyhead port alright. Random I think. But they never asked me for ID or anything. Just to open the boot. Landed in dublin then and was asked by a guard for my nationality. Said i was Irish and he never blinked even while I was driving an English reg.

Denisoftus

theaaao wrote: »

Thanks Denis. Would it be enough to get current statement I have from back stamped by them? Might have appointment next week and would be weary on how long it will take to get new statement out to me on post.

As far as I can make out from the site, you need
1. Passport or drivers license for the photo ID saying you are who you are.
2. Bank statement for proof of address
3. Revenue statement for proof of your PPS

Is this enough?

If you have enough time to wait, yes order statement to be posted, if not go to the bank print it and ask them to stamp it, this should be enough. You right, you need all three from the list, see below:

You bring your PPS number (on official documentation only) and proof of identity i.e. passport, driving licence.
6. Documentation verifying the new registered owner's name and address. The following documents will only be accepted: P60, Bank/Financial Institution Statement, Credit Card Statement, Payslip with address, Utility bill (Electricity, Gas, TV Service Provider eg SKY, UPC, Landline phone bill and Mobile Telephone (Bill pay only)). Please note original documentation will only be accepted and must be no older than 6 months.

bri007

Hi, does anyone know if I have to pay vrt or change over plates on uk car if I am renting a house in Northern Ireland and working in the south?

I am moving to Northern Ireland in the new year, going to be renting, it's close to the border and I will be living there but working in the south?

I am looking at buying a uk car but confused as to I will be still working in the south but residing in the north?

I would appreciate any advise.

Thanks

Brian

Esel

Where will you be paying income tax?

bri007

I'll be paying income tax in the south

Esel wrote: »

Where will you be paying income tax?

bazz26

Revenue have various rules around what they consider Irish residency, not just where you pay your tax. You also need to be in the country xxx number of days per year afaik. This information should be on the Revenue's website somewhere.

sm3ar

Was reading as well here about lads pretending they are living over when buying car in order not to give the seller the upper hand negotiation wise, but I assume you've to give seller your Irish address for reg cert?

magic123

guys ,quick one for you.i booked for vrt next week.do i need to pay vrt during inspection o i can pay it lets say next day ?thanks

bazz26

You have 30 days from the date you brought the car into the country to pay the VRT and transfer the car over to Irish plates.

Atlantic Dawn

sm3ar wrote: »

Was reading as well here about lads pretending they are living over when buying car in order not to give the seller the upper hand negotiation wise, but I assume you've to give seller your Irish address for reg cert?

DVLA will only send the cert to a UK address.

magic123

bazz26 wrote: »

You have 30 days from the date you brought the car into the country to pay the VRT and transfer the car over to Irish plates.

Yeah i know that. I was just wondering about payment itself. Calculator says one number they can get another. And vrt which i will be paying near 4k.

bazz26

magic123 wrote: »

Yeah i know that. I was just wondering about payment itself. Calculator says one number they can get another. And vrt which i will be paying near 4k.

What I said still applies.

Once you have had your VRT inspection you have the balance of the 30 days to complete the Irish registration process including paying the VRT. You will not be issued an Irish registration number until the VRT is paid. After the 30 days are up then you are liable to VRT fines based on a daily rate as a percentage of the VRT amount afaik.