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Jaecoo in Ireland: the import route to the Jaecoo 7

Last reviewed 15 August 2026. Listing counts and prices are live figures from our own catalogue of UK cars and change daily. Jaecoo is sold in the UK but has not launched in Ireland. There is no Irish distributor, no…

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Our new website: what it means for you

We've rebuilt ukcarimports.ie from the ground up. Here's what actually changes for you as a buyer — no technical talk, just the useful parts. Much faster. Pages open quickly and searching is instant — no waiting around…

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NEW EV used vehicle warranty

Our new used EV warranty gives customers added peace of mind when buying a pre-owned electric vehicle. For €395 , eligible used EVs receive 12 months’ mechanical and electrical warranty cover , with unlimited…

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Obtaining Finance for UK car imports

Banks will accept an application for finance for a UK import once an invoice is provided by the Irish garage. We can provide that invoice to buyers using our service. Many have purchased cars on finance in this way.…

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All UK vehicles are now eligible for a VAT reclaim

Up until now it was necessary to target a VAT Qualifying vehicle from Great Britain (GB) in order to get the best value and to achieve savings on prices in Ireland. Since May 2023 it is now possible to reclaim the VAT…

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New Nitrogen Oxide Levy on 1st January 2020

Following budget 2020 the dept of finance will introduce a nitrogen oxide (NOx) levy on all vehicles on first registration in Ireland. All new and used vehicles registered for the first time on Irish plates will be…

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