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Importing a UK vehicle to Ireland for hangar runs VRT and paperwork - Shane Sr - 07-20-2026
Hi all,
Slightly off-topic but figured someone here might have been through similar looking for advice on importing a UK-registered vehicle to Ireland for utility use (mainly hangar runs and towing a small trailer for the A600 build parts).
Context: my old Nissan Navara is on its last legs and the UK market has better deals on light diesels than the Irish market right now (post-Brexit pricing and fleet turnover). I’m looking at a 2021 Ford Ranger from a UK dealer, around £18k.
I’m trying to get a realistic picture of total import cost. From what I understand, the main items are:
- VRT, based on OMSP and vehicle category
-VAT and possibly customs duty for GB imports
-NOx levy for diesel vehicles
On VRT specifically, I initially thought a pickup registered as N1 might qualify for a low flat rate, but it looks like most light commercial vehicles are actually taxed as a percentage of OMSP unless they meet stricter criteria. So the final amount may be significantly higher depending on how Revenue classifies the vehicle.
I know the official figure only comes after inspection, so any estimates should be taken cautiously.
Questions for anyone who's imported a UK vehicle to Ireland (or elsewhere in the EU):
- Did you use a customs broker or handle it yourself? The post-Brexit paperwork looks like the main complexity.
- How long did it take to get a VRT inspection appointment?
- Any pitfalls with getting (or keeping) N1 classification on a pickup like a Ranger? Does Revenue scrutinise seating/configuration closely?