now thats not like you phil

the civil one paying 2.5% more vat than necessary


vat in north is only 15%
you see!..thats the confusion I'm talking about,
I think with cars and vans you can actually buy at "zero vat " sterling:from a dealer in the the north ,with a provision the veichle is delivered to the customs point of entry in the south, at this point you would then do the import thing yourself and do the legit vrt and vat things in euros hoping to drive away perhaps saving a few euros in the deal with in a few hours!
Now Im typing this I'm wondering of another question....
if northern dealers have an arrangement where they refuse to export to south as not to offend the southern dealerships?
Thanks Richie
https://www.ros.ie/VRTEnquiryServlet/showBikeCalculator
Thanks contact 23
"go to xe.com for current mid market exchange rate then multiply by 21%"
Thanks firefox for this info...
"A vehicle is new in Ireland unless it is:
For VRT: registered over 6 months and over 3000 miles
For VAT: registered over 6 months and over 6000 Kilometres
After that add 350 to the engine capacity and deduct 10% per year of age.
So for a 3 year old 750:
750 + 350 = 1000 less 30% = 700 Euro. or to phrase it different, Daylight robbery"
Thanks Padge your's is the simplest and clearest advice!
"Unless brand spanking...
The usual ride under the radar for 6 months and 6000km of foreign plates (German or UK being favourites) or you'll get hit for d'vat"