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Insuring UK reg car in Ireland

BlackEdelweiss · 2018-06-30 11:42:11

Can I insure a UK reg car in Ireland? I am returning to Ireland after 6 years in New Zealand. My mother lives in England and has offered us her 2006 Honda CRV for a few months to do us until we get on our feet a bit. Am I better off buying a newer car in Ireland to get cheaper insurance, I have heard older cars have very…

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BlackEdelweiss

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Can I insure a UK reg car in Ireland? I am returning to Ireland after 6 years in New Zealand. My mother lives in England and has offered us her 2006 Honda CRV for a few months to do us until we get on our feet a bit.
Am I better off buying a newer car in Ireland to get cheaper insurance, I have heard older cars have very high premiums.

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#2 30-06-2018 11:44am

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#3 01-07-2018 9:21am

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You would potentially have to vrt the car if you brought it in also. As you would be an Irish resident. Not legally allowed drive a UK reg in Ireland

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#4 10-07-2018 1:44pm

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Get your aunt to put you on her insurance as a named driver and then enjoy your holiday in Ireland for a couple of months. Once you decide you are going to stay here you can get an Irish reg car sorted out.

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