2016 UK import - step by step

Marcusm

theaaao wrote: »

If the car shows up on the MOT website as having valid road tax does it mean that a SORD has not been carried out? IM buying from a main dealer and car looks to still have valid road tax on MOT website.

Also, the letter you mentioned leaving with the dealer to send to swansea with part 4 of the V5C - Did you just simply explain that you were exporting car and put your bank details on it so they could issue refund? Did you get one!?


BTW lads, do you need to fill out anything on the V5C form before you leave the dealers? Do they need to sign anything on it or should it all be filled out? Should I be checking for anything specifically?

UK motor tax was completely overhauled about 2 years ago when it went paperless. When DVLA is notified that the vehicle has been sold into the trade, the motor tax is automatically refunded. The dealer/trader does not need to SORN it and it does not have any motor tax on it.

walus

Denisoftus wrote: »

You can't return the car in any location, you still need to drop the rental to the nearest office. Car sharing would be an option, as you can leave it on the street, but you need to check in advance.

No, not necessarily. I rented a car from Enterprise and it was no problem to drop it in a different location. There is a fee for doing that but on such occasion it is well worth it.

Bumski

theaaao wrote: »

If the car shows up on the MOT website as having valid road tax does it mean that a SORD has not been carried out? IM buying from a main dealer and car looks to still have valid road tax on MOT website.

Also, the letter you mentioned leaving with the dealer to send to swansea with part 4 of the V5C - Did you just simply explain that you were exporting car and put your bank details on it so they could issue refund? Did you get one!?


BTW lads, do you need to fill out anything on the V5C form before you leave the dealers? Do they need to sign anything on it or should it all be filled out? Should I be checking for anything specifically?

I'm not sure of the details of how SORD works. Mine showed up on he MOT website as SORD before I bought it but maybe it depends on the amount of time the garage has the car.

The letter I wrote did explain that I was exporting the car and I provided my address but not my bank details. I never heard anything afterwards. It's been three months so I guess I won't hear anything now . Still, regardless of the €60 odd euro for 6 months tax, I'm still quids in to the tune of €3k or so I've no complaints !

My garage only detached the part of the form for export (V5C/4) and sent it to the DVLA and left me the rest for presenting at the NCT/VRT office. You might find this website useful http://car-from-uk.com/v5c.php

Mar4ix

Hi folks, quick question.

I have bought car in uk (20 th October), got it here, insured , got insurance disc on windscreen with cars uk number on it, booked VRT date (8th november), but before that i have to visit some family member near letterkenny, car had no roadax from july in uk. Is that risky drive through northern Ireland, or thats fine if i have all dockets with me ?

Thanks.

Denisoftus

Mar4ix wrote: »

Hi folks, quick question.

I have bought car in uk (20 th October), got it here, insured , got insurance disc on windscreen with cars uk number on it, booked VRT date (8th november), but before that i have to visit some family member near letterkenny, car had no roadax from july in uk. Is that risky drive through northern Ireland, or thats fine if i have all dockets with me ?

Thanks.

This was discussed here already, yes it is a risk, I took the risk driving back here, but I went straight from motor dealer to Pembrook docs, if I was stopped, l would tell the story that I just bought a car and on my way to leave UK, the outcome depends on cop's personality, but most likely they would let me go. But your case is different, so I'd say you need a tax, how would you explain it? They have cameras all over the place in UK so they can track the car, even parking in public place is a risk.

Denisoftus

walus wrote: »

No, not necessarily. I rented a car from Enterprise and it was no problem to drop it in a different location. There is a fee for doing that but on such occasion it is well worth it.

This entirely depends on garage location. The one I picked my car from, had no car hiring offices nearby, I investigated this option, and decided to take uber instead.

Mar4ix

Denisoftus wrote: »

This was discussed here already, yes it is a risk, I took the risk driving back here, but I went straight from motor dealer to Pembrook docs, if I was stopped, l would tell the story that I just bought a car and on my way to leave UK, the outcome depends on cop's personality, but most likely they would let me go. But your case is different, so I'd say you need a tax, how would you explain it? They have cameras all over the place in UK so they can track the car, even parking in public place is a risk.

I must be very lucky- driving car with no tax sice july from south side of London to holyhead over 300 miles, number stops at petrolstations for food , cofee and a bit of rest, also trafic cops car was behind me on motorway for around 2 min ( most longest minutes on my journey tho ) until i had a chance change line on motorway, they just passed me.
Dealer left with me most of log book, he took only small slip from second page (top one).

I have purchase agreement, and filled forms for VrT office , ROI insurance policy, - wouldnt that be enough to get away from them ?

Marcusm

Mar4ix wrote: »

I must be very lucky- driving car with no tax sice july from south side of London to holyhead over 300 miles, number stops at petrolstations for food , cofee and a bit of rest, also trafic cops car was behind me on motorway for around 2 min ( most longest minutes on my journey tho ) until i had a chance change line on motorway, they just passed me.
Dealer left with me most of log book, he took only small slip from second page (top one).

I have purchase agreement, and filled forms for VrT office , ROI insurance policy, - wouldnt that be enough to get away from them ?

Not really that lucky. ANPR will not prioritise absent motor tax. I would worry about your proposed trip across NI if the car has been removed from the DVLA database - ANPR would, I imagine, prioritise chasing a car which has been noted as exported and deregistered.

Mar4ix

Marcusm wrote: »

Not really that lucky. ANPR will not prioritise absent motor tax. I would worry about your proposed trip across NI if the car has been removed from the DVLA database - ANPR would, I imagine, prioritise chasing a car which has been noted as exported and deregistered.

Hmmm.... That makes sense.

Denisoftus

I was wondering what is the minimum amount of months you have to pay UK motor tax, and can it be paid to Parcel Motel address, it would be great to put two things together buying a car and doing a road trip to UK, for that I wouldn't risk driving with no tax, also would Irish insurance companies insure a car for a week or more in UK?

An Ard Ri

Imported a car yesterday.

Saw the car 2 weeks ago, agreed price and paid a deposit.

I bought from a main dealer as i would have no idea of who in the UK was the Arthur Daly type, and to save on a vehicle inspection. I still checked online the previous MOT's.

Used Transfermate to send over the money.

Changed over the insurance the day before. There was no hassle.

Someone from the dealership picked me up at 8.30 from Liverpool Airport, went to the dealership. Signed a few things and i was on the road before 10. I had to tax the car for a minimum of six months. I decided to take the full V5C with me, and not complete Part 4 for exporting the vehicle. I'll do this after i register the vehicle over hear for my tax refund.

Drove to Holyhead and was on the Ferry by 2. Was in the house by 6.30.

Relatively painless so far!!

Have to ring to get the car VRT'ed today.

Very happy with the car.

Thanks to the OP with the great write up, which made the process smother.

Mc Love

An Ard Ri wrote: »

Imported a car yesterday.

Saw the car 2 weeks ago, agreed price and paid a deposit.

I bought from a main dealer as i would have no idea of who in the UK was the Arthur Daly type, and to save on a vehicle inspection. I still checked online the previous MOT's.

Used Transfermate to send over the money.

Changed over the insurance the day before. There was no hassle.

Someone from the dealership picked me up at 8.30 from Liverpool Airport, went to the dealership. Signed a few things and i was on the road before 10. I had to tax the car for a minimum of six months. I decided to take the full V5C with me, and not complete Part 4 for exporting the vehicle. I'll do this after i register the vehicle over hear for my tax refund.

Drove to Holyhead and was on the Ferry by 2. Was in the house by 6.30.

Relatively painless so far!!

Have to ring to get the car VRT'ed today.

Very happy with the car.

Thanks to the OP with the great write up, which made the process smother.

That was a very quick turnaround. The money went through straight away almost?

An Ard Ri

Yes, did the transfer in the morning and was in the dealers account that evening. The next morning i got an email from the dealer to confirm this. I paid about a week in advance of picking up the car.

Mc Love wrote: »

That was a very quick turnaround. The money went through straight away almost?

Mc Love

An Ard Ri wrote: »

Yes, did the transfer in the morning and was in the dealers account that evening. The next morning i got an email from the dealer to confirm this. I paid about a week in advance of picking up the car.

Suprised they left you leave

An Ard Ri

I was keen to go, i'd a ferry to catch!!!!

Mc Love wrote: »

Suprised they left you leave

Mar4ix

I was not using any transfer money companies, just pure money transfer from my bank account to dealers bank account ( was using urgent money transfer- sent it thursday afternoon, dealer confirmed money received by monday morning).

Car had no tax, just now checked by dvla, it was expired 23 september (got car in 20 October). Dealer picked me up at stansted airport,
Signed some dockets, took keys and left " five oaks " at around 11.00.

Due bad data coverage (bought some useless simcard in airport) , went lost couple times, but eventually was in Holyhead port at around 7 pm. Had more than hour over for stenaline ferry.

Before midnight i was in Dublin.

Insurance company transferred insurance from my oul passat hassle free, also i asked to make additional coverage for a month on aul passat, to sell, or export (dont know which option will be best), i rang 21 october to vrt office, couldnt set date for vrt inspection, so they put me on "priority" list.
Monday received email and text message that i was slotted in in 8th november morning.

Hopefully everything will go smooth as it was before.
Car fantastic so far.

Harcrid

All you guys need to show us pictures of what you got! 😄

walus

Just got through VRT test. Same amount as calculated by the online VRT calculator - so no surprises there. Guys at NCT say they are up the walls with VRT evaluations.

HeadWrecked93

Rang up to book my VRT and there are no spaces in my local centre so have been but on a priority list. What happens if I don't get appointment within 30 days?

prettyboy81

HeadWrecked93 wrote: »

Rang up to book my VRT and there are no spaces in my local centre so have been but on a priority list. What happens if I don't get appointment within 30 days?

Would it be any better trying to do it online? I am going to book my own car through the online system over the weekend.

https://www.ncts.ie/vehicle-registration/

Failing getting an appointment, I will ring & ask to be placed on priority list.

Mar4ix

Harcrid wrote: »

All you guys need to show us pictures of what you got! 😄

Here ya go

http://postimg.org/image/mcvayn9t1/

[url] http://postimg.org/image/yr81rnlxr/[/url]

Marcusm

HeadWrecked93 wrote: »

Rang up to book my VRT and there are no spaces in my local centre so have been but on a priority list. What happens if I don't get appointment within 30 days?

Much easier to do it online and check at other available centres. Once you have booked a test, you can check each day around 10am(I think) for cancellations. If you're past 30 days, you oay an additional percentage of the tax due.

Marcusm

Mar4ix wrote: »

Here ya go

http://postimg.org/image/mcvayn9t1/

[url] http://postimg.org/image/yr81rnlxr/[/url]

I definitely would think twice about driving through NI. That reg has already been deleted.

Mar4ix

Marcusm wrote: »

I definitely would think twice about driving through NI. That reg has already been deleted.

Thanks. I have made decision go through sligo, it is one hour extra , but thats on nice motorways, versus narrow ni roads and traffic and much less hassle with law enforsment.

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Pacifico

Anyone have any problems getting the full V5C from CarGiant? Do i need the entire document?!

Denisoftus

Pacifico wrote: »

Anyone have any problems getting the full V5C from CarGiant? Do i need the entire document?!

You need an entire document. Why any dealers have problems giving you a full document, they don't need it to de-register/export: https://www.gov.uk/sold-bought-vehicle

HeadWrecked93

prettyboy81 wrote:

Would it be any better trying to do it online? I am going to book my own car through the online system over the weekend.

Marcusm wrote:

Much easier to do it online and check at other available centres. Once you have booked a test, you can check each day around 10am(I think) for cancellations. If you're past 30 days, you oay an additional percentage of the tax due.

Tried online for 3 different centres none of them had appointments bar 1 today which I couldn't get to. Surly they can't charge you extra if it's their fault you can't get in??

gaillimh

I VRT'd mine right on the 30 day mark. Had to go to a place an hour away as the centres closer to me had no availability until after the 30 days were up.
I asked while there what the fine would have been and was told 0.1% of the total per day.
But once you go over you get charged for a 30 day period.
So if I am 1 day late I get charged as if I was 30 days late.
€150 for VRT of €5000 for example.

HeadWrecked93

Is the registration to the county your centre is in or your home address?

bazz26

It's the county of the address on the utility bill you provide them.

HeadWrecked93

bazz26 wrote:

It's the county of the address on the utility bill you provide them.

Does it have to be utility bill or just proof of address ie bank statement/ revenue

Denisoftus

Bank or a credit card statement, no to revenue.

http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/vrt/vrt-guide.html#section2e

Documentation verifying the new registered owner’s name and address (Utility Bill, Bank Statement). The information leaflet "Owner Name and Address Declarations" provides additional information regarding owner's name and address details. Please note that a Television Licence is not acceptable as a Utility Bill.

from VRT confirmation email:

Documentation verifying the new registered owner's name and address. The following documents will only be accepted: P60, Bank/Financial Institution Statement, Credit Card Statement, Payslip with address, Utility bill (Electricity, Gas, TV Service Provider eg SKY, UPC, Landline phone bill and Mobile Telephone (Bill pay only)). Please note original documentation will only be accepted and must be no older than 6 months.

sm3ar

Denisoftus wrote: »

Bank or a credit card statement, no to revenue.

http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/vrt/vrt-guide.html#section2e


from VRT confirmation email:

I notice in the first post that he got insurance in Ireland prior to the change of plate. I didn't think it was possible to do that?

Atlantic Dawn

sm3ar wrote: »

I notice in the first post that he got insurance in Ireland prior to the change of plate. I didn't think it was possible to do that?

Yes your current insurer should allow you to switch your cover from your current car over to it. They will only do it temporarily though, think it's 30 days on the foreign plates.

sm3ar

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Yes your current insurer should allow you to switch your cover from your current car over to it. They will only do it temporarily though, think it's 30 days on the foreign plates.

Is it a very high premium for that month in comparison to if you were insuring the same car here?

bazz26

sm3ar wrote: »

Is it a very high premium for that month in comparison to if you were insuring the same car here?

The only one who can answer that is your insurance company.

Generally if the newer car is more powerful or more expensive than the old car then naturally your premium will rise. This goes for any new car you buy irrespective of what country you buy it in.

sm3ar

bazz26 wrote: »

The only one who can answer that is your insurance company.

Generally if the newer car is more powerful or more expensive than the old car then naturally your premium will rise. This goes for any new car you buy irrespective of what country you buy it in.

Yes but I would guess there is an added premium to insure English plates. I'm surprised Irish insurance companies would agree to do it. I would have thought u might have to get some sort of specialist insurance, hence why I ask about the cost because I'm presuming they would try and ride you

bazz26

They will do a temporary transfer to a UK registered car you bought over there for until you drive it back, VRT and change it to Irish plates within 30 days. They will not insure an Irish resident on a UK registered car permanently.

Denisoftus

sm3ar wrote: »

Yes but I would guess there is an added premium to insure English plates. I'm surprised Irish insurance companies would agree to do it. I would have thought u might have to get some sort of specialist insurance, hence why I ask about the cost because I'm presuming they would try and ride you

No, the premium is the same irrelevant of the origin of reg plates, you are insuring the car no the plates, they fully aware that you have 30 days to VRT the car.

ertred

Moo Moo Land wrote: »

Couple of questions...

1. Would I be able to drive around for a couple of days with a newly purchased car before heading for ferry?

2. I am thinking of buying a 2015 Hyundai I30 in Motorpoint in Birmingham. Do you see any pitfalls with that choice of car and dealer?

Anyone have any experience with Motorpoint - I did see on another thread that they wouldn't sell to ROI buyers recently, can anyone confirm this?

prettyboy81

Struggling to get an appointment online at Dublin Centre's. I will ring to be put on priority list. There is an appointment in Dundalk on Tuesday, 1st November, 2.45pm. Might suit someone not me with work.

Is it worth taking an appointment, say like Monaghan for a week away & trying to get cancellation in a Dublin NCT Centre?

Boggy Turf

Would people mind listing some of the actual UK dealers they bought from. I guess I am looking for dealers that have experience with ROI purchases.

I was thinking of buying a VW Golf, Seat Altea or Hyundai i30 so would people suggest only looking in VW, Seat or Hyundai dealerships?

TitianGerm

Folks I'm strongly considering heading over to the UK to pick up a 2012 Passat Bluemotion Tech Sport 2.0L for £7k.

The car has 125k miles on the clock and looks in great condition on the company website.

I test drove a lower spec 2.0L here in Ireland and really liked the feel of the car.

Is there anything I should really look out for with this particular car? The garage provide a AA inspection but I will arrange for an additional inspection like recommended in the OP.

Last point is I'm unsure whether to head over in the next few weeks or hang on until early next year and hope the £ weakens further.

Thanks for any help guys.

prettyboy81

emmetkenny wrote: »

Folks I'm strongly considering heading over to the UK to pick up a 2012 Passat Bluemotion Tech Sport 2.0L for £7k.

The car has 125k miles on the clock and looks in great condition on the company website.

I test drove a lower spec 2.0L here in Ireland and really liked the feel of the car.

Is there anything I should really look out for with this particular car? The garage provide a AA inspection but I will arrange for an additional inspection like recommended in the OP.

Last point is I'm unsure whether to head over in the next few weeks or hang on until early next year and hope the £ weakens further.

Thanks for any help guys.

One piece of advice, plenty of garages out there in the UK near airports, etc. The car has high mileage but if service history is up to scratch then it is your call. You will see plenty more VW Passats & I would go with something with lower mileage.

I was looking at high mileage i40 for value. Ended up getting a 2013 with 39,000 miles with Hyundai service book that suited my pocket.

Best of Luck!

http://www.usedcarsni.com/2012-Volkswagen-Passat-2-0-S-BLUEMOTION-TECH-TDI-FINANCE-AVAILABLE-170280723

TitianGerm

prettyboy81 wrote: »

One piece of advice, plenty of garages out there in the UK near airports, etc. The car has high mileage but if service history is up to scratch then it is your call. You will see plenty more VW Passats & I would go with something with lower mileage.

I was looking at high mileage i40 for value. Ended up getting a 2013 with 39,000 miles with Hyundai service book that suited my pocket.

Best of Luck!

http://www.usedcarsni.com/2012-Volkswagen-Passat-2-0-S-BLUEMOTION-TECH-TDI-FINANCE-AVAILABLE-170280723

The mileage is slightly high but the car has a full VW service history so I was putting a bit of stock into that and assuming it's well looked after.

Gryire

Are there advantages/disadvnatage to buying from Northern Ireland instead of Mainland UK. Might be a bit dearer but is a lot handier.

Atlantic Dawn

Gryire wrote: »

Are there advantages/disadvnatage to buying from Northern Ireland instead of Mainland UK. Might be a bit dearer but is a lot handier.

Advantages would be you can simply drive up and view the cars and drive back, no need for flights and ferries. Disadvantage is pricing tends to be higher than UK and also with the amount of fiddled with diesel up there buying a diesel car from there might be a bad idea.

dubrov

Gryire wrote:

Are there advantages/disadvnatage to buying from Northern Ireland instead of Mainland UK. Might be a bit dearer but is a lot handier.

I guess it depends what model you are looking for but i found the savings were nearly doubled by going to the mainland

Gryire

dubrov wrote: »

I guess it depends what model you are looking for but i found the savings were nearly doubled by going to the mainland

There seems to be better value and bigger choice.

Moggaman

Hi. Advice needed. Have arranged to fly to U.K. Friday to meet a couple who are selling their car. Auto trader is where I sourced it.it has cleared AutoTraders 5 checks.. stolen, scrapped, imported , exported ,Cat C/D. It is a very good price, not ridiculous but very good.
2011 with a Mot till 2017 and is currently taxed.
Kia have a 7 year warranty which I presume I would fall under should anything untoward happen. She has offered for her hubby to pick me up at airport (45 min drive) and test drive it and sort out all the paperwork there should I be happy with it. Getting an engineer mechanic to look at it would be quite awkward I would say and possibly a waste of money.
Which is best site to do check on car?
I would appreciate your thoughts . I am not a suspicious person and she seemed nice on the phone.