Alfa Romeo Forum - View Single Post - Can you buy an Alfa GT Q2 in the Republic of Ireland?

rfitz · 11-03-2008

Importing cars into Ireland is a bit messy because of the tax laws. Basically, you can buy a car much cheaper in the UK or Europe, but then when you bring it into the country you get hit for a huge tax bill. So after you have paid the tax it ends up being no cheaper, but a lot more hassle.

11-03-2008	#6 (Post Link)
rfitz Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6 Member car: Alfa GT 1.9 JTDm	Re: Can you buy an Alfa GT Q2 in the Republic of Ireland? Importing cars into Ireland is a bit messy because of the tax laws. Basically, you can buy a car much cheaper in the UK or Europe, but then when you bring it into the country you get hit for a huge tax bill. So after you have paid the tax it ends up being no cheaper, but a lot more hassle.