ATTN: NI car dealers - question from a southerner

[patmahe]

Generally speaking do car dealers in the North take cars from the republic in part exchange? eg I bring my car - registered in the republic - up north and trade it against one you are selling (NI reg). Can this be done and what are implications tax etc?

[pgilc1]

As an ex car dealer, i would imagine they will hit you quite hard with the value of your car, as there would be a slight concern by the public over the car being registered in the south - spec differences, etc. The dealer wont take a chance that he wont make his usual margin, so he will be giving you less because of his extra hassle and risk, plus i'd imagine your car is probably worth more in the south.

Why not sell it in the south?

[TommyTT]

Your car will be worth much more in the south, though nothing seems to be selling at the minute,