This means you can collect your rental car in dublin city center for example, and return it anywhere in ireland. Most used cars are imported into the state are bought in the united kingdom. When you buy your new car from a dealer for example, car showrooms, it is the dealers responsibility to register the vehicle and pay the required tax before giving it to you. Every new car is liable for vehicle registration tax vrt, which is payable when the car is first registered. I have just bought a car, but it has no log book or tax, i ive just look around the dvla site and as far as i can see it will take up to six weeks to get a log book until then i cannot tax it, and i have nowhere of road to keep it until i do but the. See the top 35 allbrands and top 205 allmodels by clicking on the title postwltp rush means irish new car sales drop 18. To make your trip even easier, we have the option of one way car rental orentals between any of the hire car locations in ireland. Those whose vehicles have not been on the road must make a. Using galway as a base, we took a ferry ride to the aran islands, and also took a day tour to the cliffs of moher. Published in changing address on your car logbook quick tips recent posts cyber security. Own a car, and youll have a registration document that proves it. Discussion in motoring started by joe90sdad, aug 1, 2006.
But, normally here in the south, a change of ownership form is completed, and the the documentation is sent into the vehicle registration unit of the department of environment, heritage and local government. Travelocity has the best prices on the web for car rentals in dublin, backed by our price match guarantee. Get a replacement log book v5c if the original has been lost, stolen, damaged. You are sure to discover irelands wealth of historical sites and beautiful scenery or you could just move house. How to tell dvla that youve bought a vehicle national numbers. Get a replacement motor tax document get a replacement motor tax document, e. Vehicle registration document v5c if you intend to sell an end of life vehicle elv and you dont have the log book, you need to read this. Ive often taxed cars and bikes without a log book if ive just bought the vehicle. Also, tips to avoid stolen cars and new road tax rules.
Hi i bought a car about two months ago and have still not recieved the log book in order to tax the car. Call 0300 790 6802 with the registration number, make and model of the vehicle and the document reference number of the blue logbook the 11 digit number on the front of the log book. Pierse fitzgibbon solicitors are the enforcement service provider for the m50 barrier free tolling system click here. Make sure the details in the log book match the details youve been given. New car, no logbook, no tax, need help moneysavingexpert. You require the log book to register it mate yeah, you will have to order a new one. Pierse fitzgibbon solicitors market street, listowel, co kerry, ireland. On the sustainable energy authority of ireland seai power of one website. The ford focus is the bestselling vehicle in ireland in september. If you buy a vehicle that doesnt have a v5c vehicle registration certificate log book, you may not be able to tax it. If you find out later that your car has been clocked, contact consumerline. Please bear in mind that buying a vehicle with no v5c is extremely.
Fast forward to today i still have no log book and. In england, wales and northern ireland, its possible to borrow. Vehicle registration document log book scrapping your car. You can find out more in our document on importing a car from another country. V5 registration document changes to your vehicle form saga. Impotingregistering car from southern ireland in england. Click here to read selling your car, your obligations. Traveling to dublin and you need a way to get around. A favorite vacation package that allows you to experience the best of ireland on your own terms. Reserve your rental car today and if you find a lower rate from the.
You can replace any of the motor tax documents listed below. Lowest rate log book loans in the uk logbook loans ni. Ive just bought a vehicle how can i make a declaration that i intend to keep it off the road for a while. Anyway, have come to look for the log book tonight and cannot find it in any of the usual places. No log book or tax on car, help needed digital spy. Saga looks at the changes to the v5 vehicle registration document. How to sell a car without a v5c logbook 2020 update. Some people are put off buying a car that has no log book as it could mean problems, like that the person selling the car is not the owner andor the vehicle is stolen. The most popular car rental brands in northern ireland are budget, europcar, sixt, alamo and hertz. Whether youre looking for a compact car or large truck, we have the perfect car for you. Can i get a car history check for a uk import from gb or northern ireland. Dont forget once a car is sold the dvla now automatically cancel the road tax even if there is still a paper disc in the car and.
Tax cost of not keeping a vehicle kilometre log book fbc. Could our constant need to be connected and online be putting us at risk of a cyberthreat. It also contains several useful links to official bodies where further information can be sourced. Simply select the car on the map you want to book and input your pickup time and your return time. Tax cost of not keeping a vehicle kilometre log book without a log book for mileage to track business versus personal use, the canada revenue agency cra could deny many tax deductions and claims you have for vehicle usage and result in you paying higher taxes. I agree with the prior posters recommendations that galway would be a great option as a second city to visit. Log book loans are a great way to get cash fast, without the hassle of going through credit checks and banks. For anyone planning to travel around ireland by road, it is essential to be prepared. After you have paid the relevant tax due a registration number will be issued to you. Dvla warns motorists not to buy a used vehicle without a logbook. Cars ireland website details thousands of used cars for sale in ireland. Logbook or nct cert has been forged is to check all of the. The rough guide to touring by car before you visit ireland, visit tripadvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers. Home motoring road rules lost log book and need to sell car, can i sell without it.
Once youve bought the vehicle, you have to register it. Anyone applying for a loan from logbook loans ni must live in northern ireland. There is no charge for registering change of ownership details at motor. Car hire is the best way to see all that the ireland has to offer. In cases where the seller of the vehicle doesnt have a v5c you will need to use a v62 application for a vehicle registration form visit this link to download the form, complete it and send it to the dvla, swansea, sa99 1dd with the appropriate fee. Get your paperwork in order for your car donedeal blog. Car rental ireland save up to 30% on rental cars in ireland.
Dvla warns drivers not to buy vehicle without logbook regit. Get a replacement motor tax document county mayo, ireland. The information contained here will provide a broad background to road laws in both the republic of ireland and northern ireland the island of ireland. Both parties should sign the declaration in section 8. In fact, i couldnt even say for definite if we ever received one, though i do have the new keepers supplement. If the car hasnt already been registered in ireland, the new owner needs to book an appointment at their local national car testing service ncts centre to have the car examined and to pay the vehicle registration tax vrt thats due. I cannot do the nct without the log book and cannot tax the car either. This is called the v5c, and it shows that youre the registered keeper of the car and your.
Selling your car, your obligations pierse fitzgibbon. My daughter and i spent 6 days in ireland this past summer with no car. If youre buying from a garage car dealer or trader, ask to speak to the previous owner. So i bought a car on the first of september and was told the log book would be sent off the following morning. Importing a car from south of ireland to the north.
Importing a car from south of ireland to the north rms. Logbook loans ni offices are open monday to thursday from 8am 8pm, friday 8am 6pm and saturday from 9am 5pm. Northern ireland may be a small but its a bundle of enchantment and charm. Spend a few nights in dublin home to a rich literary tradition, stunning scenery, and fantastic food. Just bought a new car well a used car of a private seller problem is no log book supplied at all no tax reminder need to tax the car to use for work, we use cookies to make the site easier to use. Check the recorded mileage when you see the cars service history. Hi, i am about to buy a car in northern ireland, and i am fully informed regarding the vrt procedures etc. There are certain procedures to follow if you want to bring this car with you back to ireland. If you visit the dvlas online portal tell dvla youve sold or bought a vehicle, it will.
Cra requires a detailed log book to substantiate the deductibility of vehicle. You should complain first to the person who sold you the car. If it help the car was registered new in ireland and was not an import. How to register your vehicle and the cost new registrations, kit cars, rebuilds, radically altered vehicles. Thats not quite correctbut i will stand corrected you can use the car as soon as you leave the tax office or post office with the new tax disc,you do not need the log as long as you have the mot and insurance certificate. Another reason for a seller to not have the v5 document is if theyve taken out a logbook loan. With our price match guarantee there is no reason to delay. Secondly, how can it possibly be worth buying a car from ireland, unless its a particular custom or modded one. No it has been over 6 weeks and i still have not received the logbook. Well dont worry all can be remedied and im going to tell how.
The car had no nct and was sold as seen, i did request a warranty for emissions testing on nct test and he gave me 6 weeks. The rough guide to touring by car before you visit ireland, visit tripadvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travellers by travellers. You should present the vehicle registration certificate log book. It maintains an irresistibly irish atmosphere, with cities like belfast prompting nothing but a good time. Dvla warns drivers not to buy vehicle without logbook. Motor vehicle log book is used to record vehicles taken in trade and sold at a dealership. Partexchanging a car without a log book digital spy.
Lads i dont know if the above will apply to me or not but heres my story, right i bought an 89 mini mayfair off of what i can only describe as an itinerant and i didnt recieve a logbook with the car and going back to him isnt an option as from what i could tell him house was a bomb site. Book your rental car in ireland with auto europe today and guarantee yourself the best rate for your rental today. Not only are you obliged by law to pay motor tax to drive your vehicle, you must. Will a car check authenticate the logbook or nct cert. It took took 2 months for my log to come but i taxed it on the first day of ownership. The vehicle must be taxed, fully comprehensively insured and free or almost free of any outstanding finance. Help registering irish car in uk without irish logbook. Auto europe works with the most trusted suppliers in ireland and across the globe. Maybe you bought a car and the car dealer or private seller never sent the cars log book onto you.
This replaced both the vehicle registration certificate and the vehicle. They must give you the full log book v5c and not send it to dvla. Trans 8 provides for dealers to keep vehicle information electronically provided it can be output in the same format as the motor vehicle log book. As part of this the dealer will pay the vehicle registration tax and. Cars for sale ireland is an online car sales platform dealing with all aspects of the motoring industry. Bought a car with no log book moneysavingexpert forum. Cars over here are vastly more expensive than in the uk, hence the reason that half of ireland shops in n ireland or mainland uk for their cars and then import them. If the pattern of usage has changed in subsequent years e. I have had to insure the car for obvious reasons and the car has been stuck on the drive for the last seven weeks so i have lost nearly two months insurance, and extra travelling costs. You can book a car or van by logging into your account online here or through our app using your customer number and pin sent to you via email when signed up. You may have found a car that you would like to buy in another country. You must be the registered keeper and there must be no changes needed to the v5c. A logbook loan lets you borrow the cash from your car, using the vehicle car, van, motorbike or caravan itself as collateral.
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