{"id":64286,"date":"2023-01-02T08:32:34","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T07:32:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/importing-car-from-uk-to-ireland\/"},"modified":"2024-10-01T18:51:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T16:51:34","slug":"importing-car-from-uk-to-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/en\/blog\/importing-car-from-uk-to-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"The Simple Guide To Importing A Car From UK To Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"

Importing a car from UK to Ireland slightly differs from the method one would follow when bringing their vehicle in from an EU member country.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vehicle registration is an important part of the importation process as it is necessary to drive your car freely in Ireland.<\/span><\/p>\n

One similarity between the UK and Ireland is that in both countries, car owners drive on the left-hand side of the road. This is unlike most other countries in Europe, which tend to favour the right-hand side.<\/span><\/p>\n

Below, you will learn everything there is to know about the procedure for importation and how to successfully register your vehicle and obtain Irish license plates.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Do You Import A Vehicle From The UK To Ireland?<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you are bringing in your car from the UK rather than purchasing it in Ireland, making a customs declaration is the first part of the importation process.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here, it would be determined if your vehicle is liable to customs charges or tariffs. The<\/span> trade agreement<\/span><\/a> between the UK and the European Union exempts cars of UK origin from being charged customs duties.<\/span><\/p>\n

This means that imported new cars from the UK which were originally manufactured in another country still have to pay the necessary charges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Asides from the customs charge, here are other payments you will make when importing a car from England to Ireland:<\/span><\/p>\n