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Importing from the UK - definitive guide (Q&A)

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    #9722
    deandean
    Registered Users Posts: 2,218 ✭✭✭deandean


    Anyone got insight as to what's gonna happen with the Sterling exchange rate in the next month or so?


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    #9723
    Isambard
    Registered Users Posts: 5,796 ✭✭✭Isambard


    deandean wrote: »
    Anyone got insight as to what's gonna happen with the Sterling exchange rate in the next month or so?

    I do and I'm going to make a killing..... not telling though. :-)


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    #9724
    LillySV
    Registered Users Posts: 1,750 ✭✭✭LillySV


    Isambard wrote: »
    I do and I'm going to make a killing..... not telling though. :-)

    I”ll be taking my chances on it as you couldn’t buy much at its current rate... I’m seeing numerous cases where it’s cheaper to buy here ... i assume worse case scenario it will stay at where it currently is


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    #9725
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,119 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    deandean wrote: »
    Anyone got insight as to what's gonna happen with the Sterling exchange rate in the next month or so?

    Seriously, if we could do that then we could predict the next Euro millions lotto winning numbers.


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    #9726
    mickdw
    Registered Users Posts: 23,261 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    I can see sterling taking a nose dive for a period with protests on the streets around brexit.


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    #9727
    SeamusFX
    Registered Users Posts: 418 ✭✭SeamusFX


    So now that Brexit has happened, is importing cars from the UK over?


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    #9728
    LillySV
    Registered Users Posts: 1,750 ✭✭✭LillySV


    SeamusFX wrote: »
    So now that Brexit has happened, is importing cars from the UK over?

    Not til the end of the year as there’s a transition period


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    #9729
    SeamusFX
    Registered Users Posts: 418 ✭✭SeamusFX


    LillySV wrote: »
    Not til the end of the year as there’s a transition period

    So that means over the next 11 months even better opportunities await, as the GBP is due to crash!


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    #9730
    LillySV
    Registered Users Posts: 1,750 ✭✭✭LillySV


    SeamusFX wrote: »
    So that means over the next 11 months even better opportunities await, as the GBP is due to crash!

    I don’t know... hopefully that will be the case ... it could be the case also that extra confidence is instilled cause they managed to get it passed


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    #9731
    SeamusFX
    Registered Users Posts: 418 ✭✭SeamusFX


    LillySV wrote: »
    Not til the end of the year as there’s a transition period

    So that means over the next 11 months even better opportunities await, as the GBP is due to crash!


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    #9732
    Cunning Alias
    Registered Users Posts: 782 ✭✭✭Cunning Alias


    The_Fitz wrote: »

    Can anyone point me in the right direction to swap the MOT? I had seen a link on this but can't find it. Think it's 15e as well. Anyway around sending a cheque as I haven't seen a cheque book in about 10 years.

    Realize this is a few days old and no use now but might be of some use to someone in the future.

    I went through the whole process earlier this week and I was advised to get the MOT cert in asap when VRTing the car as they seemed to think they would no longer be accepting them come Feb 1st. I just popped out to the place in citywest where you have to post them and handed it in.

    Worth keeping in mind or checking with them if you are going to bring anything in over the next 11 months.


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    #9733
    LillySV
    Registered Users Posts: 1,750 ✭✭✭LillySV


    Cunning Alias wrote: »
    Realize this is a few days old and no use now but might be of some use to someone in the future.

    I went through the whole process earlier this week and I was advised to get the MOT cert in asap when VRTing the car as they seemed to think they would no longer be accepting them come Feb 1st. I just popped out to the place in citywest where you have to post them and handed it in.

    Worth keeping in mind or checking with them if you are going to bring anything in over the next 11 months.

    Wouldn’t be surprised... any excuse to make more money from us ... scummy bastards


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    #9734
    User1998
    Registered Users Posts: 5,841 ✭✭✭User1998


    I remember reading on the NCT website that they’ll no longer be accepting them. Worth a try anyway


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    #9735
    Cunning Alias
    Registered Users Posts: 782 ✭✭✭Cunning Alias


    LillySV wrote: »
    Wouldn’t be surprised... any excuse to make more money from us ... scummy bastards

    Think its more down to the swap being an EU policy, not an Irish one. MOTs aren't from a country in the EU any more.


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    #9736
    LillySV
    Registered Users Posts: 1,750 ✭✭✭LillySV


    SeamusFX wrote: »
    So that means over the next 11 months even better opportunities await, as the GBP is due to crash!

    Checked my Revolut a min ago and 1 euro gets you .835 pounds.... don’t think we will be getting any bargains from uk any time soon if rates stay like that ... I’d say there will be a change to that at end of year when they are actually going to properly gona leave.. then ya might work out ok


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    #9737
    mickdw
    Registered Users Posts: 23,261 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    I'd say there will be a weakening of sterling.
    Why would it get stronger. Type of deal is still in doubt, current pricing would appear to be based on everyone being sure of a good deal all round and little changing. When the truth of the situation starts to come out, there will surely be a massive loss of confidence. I'd rather it's stays as is the, car or no car.


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    #9738
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,382 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Cunning Alias wrote: »
    Think its more down to the swap being an EU policy, not an Irish one. MOTs aren't from a country in the EU any more.

    Yeah, but Leo Varadker something something


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    #9739
    crystalbrite
    Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭crystalbrite


    Has anyone ever bought a car from cargiant?
    Are the car all in good condition or is it still recommended to pay for an AA/RAC check?
    Is it recommended to pay for an AA/RAC check even if going to a main dealer in the UK?


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    #9740
    Car99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,530 ✭✭✭Car99


    crystalbrite wrote: »
    Has anyone ever bought a car from cargiant?
    Are the car all in good condition or is it still recommended to pay for an AA/RAC check?
    Is it recommended to pay for an AA/RAC check even if going to a main dealer in the UK?

    Depends on how confident you are in your ability to spot defects in a vehicle. A car history check and buying from a low miles full dealer service history car from a main dealer would definitely reduce your chance of buying a lemon but you'll paying a premium for the peace of mind. Car Giant is just another big used car sales company I'd get an inspection if I didnt know what I was looking for.


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    #9741
    crystalbrite
    Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭crystalbrite


    Car99 wrote: »
    Depends on how confident you are in your ability to spot defects in a vehicle. A car history check and buying from a low miles full dealer service history car would definitely reduce your chance of buying a lemon. Car Giant is just another big used car sales company I'd get an inspiration if I didnt know what I was looking for.


    Well in my case I think I'll probably put down a deposit. Then fly over and buy the car. When buying the car it would be my first time seeing it in actual person.

    I wouldn't be confident in my ability to spot defects apart from surface levels dents/scratches.

    In my case above then is it always recommended to get an AA/RAC check even if going to a main dealer in the UK?


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    #9742
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,382 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Cargiant will have no problem retailing a rough car, but it’s reflected in the price - so if there’s 2 seemingly identical cars there and ones more expensive, there’s a reason.


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    #9743
    LillySV
    Registered Users Posts: 1,750 ✭✭✭LillySV


    crystalbrite wrote: »
    Well in my case I think I'll probably put down a deposit. Then fly over and buy the car. When buying the car it would be my first time seeing it in actual person.

    I wouldn't be confident in my ability to spot defects apart from surface levels dents/scratches.

    In my case above then is it always recommended to get an AA/RAC check even if going to a main dealer in the UK?

    I read somewhere before that the rac are best for the checks , AA aren’t as good .... could anyone clarify if this is the case?


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    #9744
    PaulKK
    Registered Users Posts: 2,279 ✭✭✭PaulKK


    crystalbrite wrote: »
    Well in my case I think I'll probably put down a deposit. Then fly over and buy the car. When buying the car it would be my first time seeing it in actual person.

    I wouldn't be confident in my ability to spot defects apart from surface levels dents/scratches.

    In my case above then is it always recommended to get an AA/RAC check even if going to a main dealer in the UK?

    You don't need to put down a deposit, and they won't take one before the car is viewed.

    You can reserve it 24 hours before your booked test drive, just tell them you are travelling from Ireland.

    As another poster said you can tell by the price what the condition is going to be like. Steer clear of the lower prices stuff and you'll be fine.


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    #9745
    crystalbrite
    Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭crystalbrite


    PaulKK wrote: »
    You don't need to put down a deposit, and they won't take one before the car is viewed.

    You can reserve it 24 hours before your booked test drive, just tell them you are travelling from Ireland.

    As another poster said you can tell by the price what the condition is going to be like. Steer clear of the lower prices stuff and you'll be fine.


    How does an RAC check work then?
    In my head it would be like the following:

    -Call dealership and tell them your interested in X car. Tell them you are going to get an RAC check done

    -Get RAC check done in the following days. If big issues walk away. If small issue ask dealership to fix them before you buy. I'd assume you'd have to pay a deposit if you were getting them to fix stuff.

    -Fly out few days later, pay in full, drive car home.

    I imagine this process would take a few days and a 24hour reserve wouldn't be long enough.

    What's the actual process as it sounds like my description might be incorrect?


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    #9746
    11wingnut
    Registered Users Posts: 471 ✭✭11wingnut


    Is there any difference importing a car from Isle of man?


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    #9747
    crystalbrite
    Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭crystalbrite


    crystalbrite wrote: »
    How does an RAC check work then?
    In my head it would be like the following:

    -Call dealership and tell them your interested in X car. Tell them you are going to get an RAC check done

    -Get RAC check done in the following days. If big issues walk away. If small issue ask dealership to fix them before you buy. I'd assume you'd have to pay a deposit if you were getting them to fix stuff.

    -Fly out few days later, pay in full, drive car home.

    I imagine this process would take a few days and a 24hour reserve wouldn't be long enough.

    What's the actual process as it sounds like my description might be incorrect?


    Any response to this?
    The 1st post of this sticky says you get an RAC check and pay a deposit before you fly over. Now I'm hearing they don't take a deposit and just do a 24hr reserve which sounds like it would be enough time to do an RAC check and fly over.
    If doing flippingcars I don't think you'd be able to get an RAC check done. They have detailed reports done already though and rank the grade of the car.
    The sticky is from 2004 so could be outdated?


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    #9748
    Kitty6277
    Registered Users Posts: 6,204 ✭✭✭Kitty6277


    crystalbrite wrote: »
    Any response to this?
    The 1st post of this sticky says you get an RAC check and pay a deposit before you fly over. Now I'm hearing they don't take a deposit and just do a 24hr reserve which sounds like it would be enough time to do an RAC check and fly over.
    If doing flippingcars I don't think you'd be able to get an RAC check done. They have detailed reports done already though and rank the grade of the car.
    The sticky is from 2004 so could be outdated?

    In my experience, ring the dealer, tell them you’re interested in said car and that you want to get an inspection done on it since you’re coming from Ireland. I paid a £100 deposit that would’ve been refundable if the inspection showed up anything worrying. Arranged a callback from the RAC who went over the different types of inspections they offered. They got in contact with the dealer while I was on hold on another line and arranged a time and date would suit the dealer for the inspection to go ahead.


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    #9749
    crystalbrite
    Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭crystalbrite


    Kitty6277 wrote: »
    In my experience, ring the dealer, tell them you’re interested in said car and that you want to get an inspection done on it since you’re coming from Ireland. I paid a £100 deposit that would’ve been refundable if the inspection showed up anything worrying. Arranged a callback from the RAC who went over the different types of inspections they offered. They got in contact with the dealer while I was on hold on another line and arranged a time and date would suit the dealer for the inspection to go ahead.

    Thanks for that.
    I suppose it can vary a bit from dealer to dealer on how they handle it.
    Sounds like pick my car, call up dealer and go from there.


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    #9750
    Kitty6277
    Registered Users Posts: 6,204 ✭✭✭Kitty6277


    crystalbrite wrote: »
    Thanks for that.
    I suppose it can vary a bit from dealer to dealer on how they handle it.
    Sounds like pick my car, call up dealer and go from there.

    I know you mentioned a car supermarket type place, mine was a small independent dealer but he said he had dealt with people exporting to Ireland before so he knew how it worked which made it all the more simple.


    Yeah, a good first step is to ring the dealer and go from there like you said.


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    #9751
    wassie
    Registered Users Posts: 3,264 ✭✭✭wassie


    deandean wrote: »
    Anyone got insight as to what's gonna happen with the Sterling exchange rate in the next month or so?

    The Pound will drop at 11.27am on 25th Feb by 15%. :P

    And anyone (including me) who says otherwise is simply guessing. Sterling has been trading around its highest levels in 2 years over the last couple of months, despite uncertainty with Brexit and many forecasting a drop over the last year in this forum.
    PaulKK wrote: »
    You don't need to put down a deposit, and they won't take one before the car is viewed.

    Agreed. I never put deposits - If you don't buy the car your going to have a hard time getting your cash back. Dealer knows your from over the water and your probably going to head back home soon enough. If you do, get it in writing from them that if for any reason you decide not to purchase, you unequivocally get your deposit back. Otherwise its your word against theirs on the terms of a refund.


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