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Co2.ie have a great post from Barry at www.currency.ie. He details everything you need to know about VRT in Ireland.

Although you will have to pay vehicle registration tax (VRT) on a car import, the real saving is made when importing a second hand model as you will be paying VRT on the OMSP (Open Market Selling Price) which will be greatly reduced. The OMSP is the price the vehicle is currently worth in at the time of import. The following is a guide for anyone interested in importing a car from the into . By following this guide you will make sure that:

• You get a better exchange rate on your car purchase making your car import considerably cheaper

• You make sure that you car is in good condition

• You complete all of the necessary paperwork for the tax office in time.

• You have all the information necessary to get your car on the road as soon as possible

• You minimize the VRT you pay by choosing a more CO2 efficient vehicle.

Check out the full post here.

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