Yule
10/19/2016 11:05 EST
Hi, we're moving from South Africa to Ireland in January and we're wondering if it makes sense to move our car or sell it here and buy one over there? Anyone got experience with this?
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Meachair54
10/19/2016 13:09 EST
Hello, it depends on the size of the cars engine and how old, if it has a big engine you will be paying a very large road tax. If it's a older car the emissions will be high and that will cost you more, then when you get it inspected , that will be another factor in what you will pay to have the car on the road. Plus a large car and engine will mean larger insurance premiums. Also it was mentioned that in Ireland , they drive on the left. Finally consider the cost of shipping it to Ireland !! Ouch !!!!!! Good Luck !
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Yule
10/19/2016 13:35 EST
It's a 5-year old car, so yeah, that makes sense too. Thanks Meachair54. (We also drive on the left :) )
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dave8408e
10/19/2016 14:10 EST
I'd rather doubt the shipping cost would be worth it, unless you can get your employer to pay... you might also have issues getting repairs if it isn't identical to a commonly sold EU model. On the plus side, both countries drive on the left, so your car's steering wheel and lights are correct for Ireland.
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DebAckley
10/19/2016 15:04 EST
When we moved from USA to Ireland we sold our car and bought one in Ireland. If you choose to do that you will need of course to get Irish car insurance and they will give you a year to get an Irish license in order to continue insurance.
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CalamityJan
10/20/2016 02:31 EST
Getting an Irish licenses is a long proceedure. You have to take a number of lessons from a certified teacher, and they are expensive. You have to then past the written and driving test. You insurance in the mean time can be very high.
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CalamityJan
10/20/2016 02:33 EST
You should contact a few insurance dealers here and ask them what your insurance might cost until you get your Irish license. It would be better if you are moving to a place with mass transit to forgo any car in your first year. Or get a bike.
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CalamityJan
10/20/2016 02:33 EST
You should contact a few insurance dealers here and ask them what your insurance might cost until you get your Irish license. It would be better if you are moving to a place with mass transit to forgo any car in your first year. Or get a bike.
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Yule
10/20/2016 10:17 EST
Would we have to redo our drivers' licences over there? We pay fairly hefty insurance premiums here because are stolen as a matter of course. But yes, ideally we would prefer not to have a car at all, but my husband's commute will likely have to be by car and we've got two small kids, so bikes will be a bit challenging for now.
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CalamityJan
10/20/2016 11:54 EST
Honestly, you are going to find driving your own car here very expensive. Since you won't have an Irish license your will pay dear for it. This is FBD. You should call them and tell them your situation. You can't just get an online quote, because you don't have an Irish license. https://www.fbd.ie/car-insurance/ Are you planning to live in Dublin or where?
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Yule
10/20/2016 13:53 EST
Hi CalamityJan, yes, we're moving to Dublin area. Thanks for that link, I'll look into it. Much appreciated.
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Meachair54
10/20/2016 14:47 EST
Hello Yule, you will have no problem with a drivers license in Ireland . Why? South Africa is one of the countries that Ireland has an agreement with that exchange drivers licenses with so I think all you have do is turn in your S.A. License then take an eye test and pay a fee. For more info go to the NDLS website, Good Luck!
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Meachair54
10/20/2016 14:57 EST
Hello again Yule, If you can't get to the NDLS website go to Citzens.ie for info on what countries exchange licenses with Ireland! That should save some money and aggravation !!!!
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CalamityJan
10/20/2016 15:21 EST
That is certainly not true. Everyone must start with driving lessons, learners permit (where you must drive with a license driver in the car with you) and then the driving test. There are no exchange agreements.
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CalamityJan
10/20/2016 15:28 EST
They only exchange with EU countries.
https://www.ndls.ie/holders-of-foreign-licences.html
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Meachair54
10/20/2016 15:57 EST
Hello Calamity Jan , I beg to differ with you did you go to the ND LS website and Citzens in formation .ie it's in cit. info. In black and white also in NDLS website there are thirteen others countries that aren't in the EU that Ireland has an license exchange policy so I think you better check the sites out before jumping to the wrong conclusion. Thank You ,
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Meachair54
10/20/2016 18:26 EST
Hello Yule, hope you checked out the websiteNDLS and Citizens information.ie and see for yourself , don't plan your move on hearsay from people who think they know the correct answers to your questions . Sometimes even a blind chicken gets a piece corn.....!!!!
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Meachair54
10/20/2016 18:36 EST
Hello Calamity Jan, went to the website you you posted at 3:28 p.m. and if you click on holders of licenses held by recognized states it clearly shows South Africa as one of those recognized states that Ireland exchanges drivers licenses with ...............right ??????
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Yule
10/21/2016 08:05 EST
Thanks Meachair54 - I know South Africa and Ireland have a fair number of co-operational agreements in place (we don't need a tourist visa to visit, for example), so it doesn't surprise me at all. Thanks for the info, I'm busy looking at it now. It'll make our lives a bit easier :)
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KevinfromKinsaleviaNYC
10/21/2016 12:25 EST
Calamity, just spoke with FBD and they told me they no longer offer insurance to drivers without a driving history in Ireland. They told me to contact Blue, Liberty or Britton. Unfortunately, all are closed for the weekend so I will have to take this back up on Monday. For anyone looking for an insurance quote, know that you will need to provide an automobile registration number.
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