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Reserving a reg number on a used import?

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  • 03-04-2008 11:25pm
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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,455 ✭✭✭✭


    Is it possible, I'm familiar with reserving numbers on new cars, but is it possible to do it on a used import, as long as the number is available and it's not higher than the last number registered in that year?


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    TomMc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,616 ✭✭✭TomMc


    Yes, if the car has not been registered in Ireland already. Although on older cars going back may be 10 yrs or so, they may try and fob you off and say no - not for that year or that far back.


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,455 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    The number I want is 900.
    899 and 901 are both taken, but 900 has no car attached to it. maybe there's a reason why. I'm reasonably friendly with the staff in the local VRO, maybe they can give me some information.

    It's an 80's car.


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    mantaraver
    Registered Users Posts: 95 ✭✭mantaraver


    Saab Turbo ??


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    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,993 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    There should be no problem Colm. Rounded off numbers are normally withheld for sale later.


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    rebel.ranter
    Registered Users Posts: 3,570 ✭✭✭rebel.ranter


    You will notice (using cartell) that for most years the following numbers are not allocated:

    xx - x - 11

    xx - x - 22


    xx - x - 33


    xx - x - 44

    etc.

    xx - x - 111

    xx - x - 222

    xx - x - 333

    etc

    xx - x - 1111

    xx - x - 2222

    xx - x - 3333

    etc.

    xx - x - 100

    xx - x - 200

    xx - x - 300

    etc.


    are not assigned to any car.

    I reckon the VRO know that there will be someone willing to pay for these numbers.


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    siralfalot
    Closed Accounts Posts: 447 ✭✭siralfalot


    rebel.ranter wrote: »
    You will notice (using cartell) that for most years the following numbers are not allocated:

    xx - x - 11

    xx - x - 22


    xx - x - 33


    xx - x - 44

    etc.

    xx - x - 111

    xx - x - 222

    xx - x - 333

    etc

    xx - x - 1111

    xx - x - 2222

    xx - x - 3333

    etc.

    xx - x - 100

    xx - x - 200

    xx - x - 300

    etc.


    are not assigned to any car.

    I reckon the VRO know that there will be someone willing to pay for these numbers.


    yep exactly right,

    I got 98 - XX - 666 for my recent import, and paid revenue €315 for the privilage


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    5500
    Registered Users Posts: 3,376 ✭✭✭5500


    Is it possible to reserve a different countys reg in your home county?Ie if you vrt the car in dublin can you get a C/WX ect reg or would have have to travel to the specific county for the reg


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    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Cmar-Ireland


    eireal wrote: »
    Is it possible to reserve a different countys reg in your home county?Ie if you vrt the car in dublin can you get a C/WX ect reg or would have have to travel to the specific county for the reg

    AFAIK, the car must have with the county reg that is on the VLC.


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    yes, you can - I know who got xx-x-911, only last year.........no-one ever bothered to take it up, and he only asked by chance if it was available, and they said yes, it was............10+ years later !

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    Eoin
    Registered Users Posts: 21,257 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    The number I want is 900.
    899 and 901 are both taken, but 900 has no car attached to it. maybe there's a reason why.

    Do you just use cartell to check this, or is there another site out there?


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,455 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I used cartell and the merlin auctions automated entry form to find out.


    @mantaraver: good guess! yeah, it's a Saab Turbo Aero with goodies!


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    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Cmar-Ireland


    A guy that used to work where I work recently picked up his new 08 - KE - 8 car..... any guesses to what it is?






    Yep an Audi R8


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