Buying a UK reg van from guy living in Ireland

snowmanone · 2013-03-25 12:10:23

Hi , Anyone know what's the story with buying a UK reg van of a guy who has owned it in the south for the last 9 months ? Will it be hard to get it cleared . 2nd question ; Is it €200 for all commercial vans now ? Thanks .

25-03-2013 01:10PM

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snowmanone

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Hi ,
Anyone know what's the story with buying a UK reg van of a guy who has owned it in the south for the last 9 months ?
Will it be hard to get it cleared .
2nd question ;
Is it €200 for all commercial vans now ?

Thanks .

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#2 25-03-2013 01:19PM

whomitconcerns

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if hes not a dealer hes not allowed sell a UK reg down south...i would stay away..unless its very rare van and it just has to be that one..not worth the potential hassle

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#3 25-03-2013 01:23PM

ABajaninCork

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Tell the seller to register and VRT the van BEFORE you buy. Under NO circumstances do you buy the van with UK plates!!

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#4 25-03-2013 02:09PM

aujopimur

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Revenue/VRT website will show what's
needed to register it.
It's €200 VRT plus interest, it's less hastle if the seller does this before you buy.

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