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Selling car to the UK

  • 10-08-2020 7:52pm
    #1
    Bob Harris
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    Looking for some info. on selling an Irish registered vehicle to a UK buyer.
    What documentation do I need to supply the buyer with?
    To clarify, I'm in Ireland selling an Irish registered vehicle to a UK buyer who's coming to collect. It's not taxed/insured or NCT'd.


Comments

  • #2
    drunkmonkey
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    You'd want to put in for a Vrt rebate, I'd say your being scammed to be honest unless it's a collectable car that's worth big money in the UK..


  • #3
    Bob Harris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,461 ✭✭✭Bob Harris


    drunkmonkey wrote: »
    You'd want to put in for a Vrt rebate, I'd say your being scammed to be honest unless it's a collectable car that's worth big money in the UK..

    It's not a scam and it's not big money involved.


  • #4
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    The export process is on the revenue website:

    https://www.revenue.ie/en/importing-vehicles-duty-free-allowances/guide-to-vrt/export-repayment-scheme/export-process.aspx


  • #5
    Bob Harris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,461 ✭✭✭Bob Harris


    Thanks BAzz - the vehicle is not roadworthy and wouldn't pass any test. It would have to be brought to a testing centre on a trailer and that won't be happening. Can the buyer not just come with a trailer, load it and cart it off?


  • #6
    bazz26
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    You would have to give the buyer the logbook as they will need that to register it in the UK anyway (presuming they are going to restore it and put it back on the road?). I'd imagine that you would need to notify Shannon that the car has been permanently exported and de-registered. They might have some forms for you to fill out. I'm guessing though, maybe ask over in the classic/vintage car sub forum, I'm sure someone over there has done it.


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  • #7
    Bob Harris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,461 ✭✭✭Bob Harris


    bazz26 wrote: »
    You would have to give the buyer the logbook as they will need that to register it in the UK anyway (presuming they are going to restore it and put it back on the road?). I'd imagine that you would need to notify Shannon that the car has been permanently exported and de-registered. They might have some forms for you to fill out. I'm guessing though, maybe ask over in the classic/vintage car sub forum, I'm sure someone over there has done it.

    Yeah, the idea is restore and get it driving again. Mods - can you put this into the classic/vintage forum please.


  • #8
    Bob Harris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,461 ✭✭✭Bob Harris


    Been looking into this again, the above link refers to a VRT rebate, not the case as this is just an old vehicle so VRT does not come into it.

    It's pretty much as simple as them coming, paying and driving off with it on a trailer.


  • #9
    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,261 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    As you say, it's as simple as that.
    Just give the Buyer the Logbook (VLC if more modern).
    If you really want you can send a letter to the DoE in Shannon explaining the situation. They cannot do anything officially but at least you will have advised them of the situation.
    Some people in the same position as yourself have printed off a receipt with all the relevant details filled in, and signed by both parties. It's obviously not a legal document but it just may come in handy some day.


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