pick a couple of models inc spec/mileage etc off of uk autotrader and then ring up a vrt office for a quote. the rate is 25-30% ? of what they think the car is worth here which generally means it is not worth your while for anything fancy/new.
you will need to pay VRT when you go to register the car in ireland (get irish plates)
the revenue have put up a vrt calculator on their website that calculates the vrt applicable. not sure if it is 100% accurate but would should give you a fairly good idea anyway
Of course, if you have a UK address, the car can be registered there for six months and then youre exempt from paying VRT under the TOR (Transfer of Residence) scheme.
I will be doing this in the next three weeks or so and was wondering if I left the registration until the New Year, would it make any difference to the amount I had to pay? I also have an address in the UK and a UK licence but would worry about using the car in this country for 6 months without tax.
Of course, if you have a UK address, the car can be registered there for six months and then youre exempt from paying VRT under the TOR (Transfer of Residence) scheme.