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how much is vrt on 08 diesel A4 roughly..and is worth the hassle

  • 19-06-2012 10:36am
    #1
    noelb84
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi all,
    Im looking to buy in the near future a- used 08 Audi A4 diesel- and have found that (on DoneDeal esp.) that most of them are U.K. reg. I usally avoid them but due to the lack of choice in the republic i find now i have to consider them.

    So first, does anyone know ~roughly~ how much it would take to clear a 1.9/ 2.0 Diesel 2008 Audi A4 saloon, and is it worth the hassle?

    And second,is there a better car in this class/type? Im hoping to get this right as my 00 toyota corolla 5dr (the rugby ball) isnt getting any younger, solid car has to be said!

    Read some great stuff on buying 2nd hand cars round here, must put into practice soon.:)
    Cheers..
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  • #2
    FindingMimo
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭FindingMimo


    it used to be about 2/3 grand depending on the extras the car has. No more than 3 anyway. The UK cars generally have more extras than Irish cars so it will probably be worth the hassle considering you'll probably save a few quid plus you'll have a car with all the extras !


  • #3
    lifer_sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 890 ✭✭✭lifer_sean


    http://www.revenue.ie/en/online/vrt-calculator.html


  • #4
    j14
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 837 ✭✭✭j14


    I'm in the same boat OP but I dont know if I could hack having the speedo in miles!

    I'm looking for a 08 S Line, none to be had down here (unless you are into crazy mileage) but there seems to be quite a few from the UK.

    I'm seriously considering going up North or hopping on a Ferry.

    I usually just put all the info I have on the car into this VRT Calculator

    https://www.ros.ie/evrt-enquiry/vrtenquiry/vehicle.html?execution=e3s1

    Hope this helps.


  • #5
    aujopimur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    If you buy a UK reg. car from a dealer here (it's illegal for non dealer) it's his responsability to pay the VRT, so he should be quoting a sale price that includes VRT.


  • #6
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,760 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    They are prime candidates for clocking or cloning. Be thorough in checking any imported car out BEFORE buying it.


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  • #7
    noelb84
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭noelb84


    the links provided were a huge help and i forgot that the north is savage for clocking the milage of cars.. the car i was lookn at is E.3400 to clear according to the revenues online calculator!! thats before i change to sterling..hmmmm
    cheers..


  • #8
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    noelb84 wrote: »
    the links provided were a huge help and i forgot that the north is savage for clocking the milage of cars.. the car i was lookn at is E.3400 to clear according to the revenues online calculator!! thats before i change to sterling..hmmmm
    cheers..


    No, Imported UK cars in general are very prone to clocking.

    Make sure you do a full UK history check on the car yourself before buying.


  • #9
    FrontDoor
    Registered Users Posts: 336 ✭✭FrontDoor


    Are you suggesting that the clocking of cars is widespread in the UK or that the ex-UK cars sold here are often clocked?


  • #10
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    FrontDoor wrote: »
    Are you suggesting that the clocking of cars is widespread in the UK or that the ex-UK cars sold here are often clocked?


    The clocking of cars in general is all too common. Keep in mind the biggest problem.....clocking cars is not specifically illegal in Ireland.:eek:


  • #11
    lomb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,017 ✭✭✭lomb


    Yeah but mileage is checkable in the UK not here. Id buy a UK car before I bought an Irish one.
    You can do a free mileage check on the UK MOT website if you have the chassis number and any 08 car will have had this I think.
    Also check the history any 08 UK Audi would have a proper service history I should think


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