https://japantoireland.com/blog/Importing cars from Japan to Irelandhttps://japantoireland.com/blog/irish-motoring-changes-2023-2026/https://japantoireland.com/blog/irish-motoring-changes-2023-2026/A plain-English roundup of the Government and industry changes that affect Irish drivers and car importers from 2023 to 2026: VRT, EV grants, NCT fees, speed limits, carbon tax and the new 0% duty on Japanese cars.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://japantoireland.com/blog/eu-japan-zero-duty-2026/https://japantoireland.com/blog/eu-japan-zero-duty-2026/From February 2026 Japanese-made cars can enter Ireland with 0% customs duty under the EU–Japan agreement. Here is who qualifies, what proof you need, and which cars still pay 10%.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://japantoireland.com/blog/japan-overtakes-uk-used-car-imports/https://japantoireland.com/blog/japan-overtakes-uk-used-car-imports/In 2025 Ireland imported more used cars from Japan than from the UK for the first time. The numbers, the most-imported models, and why Brexit rerouted the trade through Japan.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://japantoireland.com/blog/insurance-japanese-import-cars-ireland/https://japantoireland.com/blog/insurance-japanese-import-cars-ireland/Why some insurers are cautious about Japanese imports, which cars are easy or hard to insure, how to get the best quote, and what to have ready before you import.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://japantoireland.com/blog/nct-japanese-import-car/https://japantoireland.com/blog/nct-japanese-import-car/The most common NCT issues on Japanese imports (tyres without E-marks, rear fog lights, headlight aim, speedometers) and how to fix them before the test.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://japantoireland.com/blog/vrt-motor-tax-japanese-imports/https://japantoireland.com/blog/vrt-motor-tax-japanese-imports/How VRT is calculated on an imported car (OMSP, CO₂ bands, NOx charge), why hybrids pay less, how motor tax works for imports, and how to estimate it before you buy.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://japantoireland.com/blog/japanese-imports-myths-too-good-to-be-true/https://japantoireland.com/blog/japanese-imports-myths-too-good-to-be-true/Clocked mileage, rust, no service history, parts and resale: the common worries about Japanese imports, and what is actually true.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://japantoireland.com/blog/roro-vs-container-shipping-japan-to-ireland/https://japantoireland.com/blog/roro-vs-container-shipping-japan-to-ireland/Should your car come from Japan by RoRo ship or in a container? A clear comparison of cost, transit time, security and which to choose for your car.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://japantoireland.com/blog/how-revenue-calculates-vrt-worked-examples/https://japantoireland.com/blog/how-revenue-calculates-vrt-worked-examples/Step-by-step VRT calculations for typical Japanese imports (hybrids, a petrol hatch, a plug-in hybrid and a diesel SUV) showing how OMSP, CO₂ and NOx combine.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://japantoireland.com/blog/hybrid-battery-health-japanese-imports/https://japantoireland.com/blog/hybrid-battery-health-japanese-imports/How long Toyota and Honda hybrid batteries last, how to judge battery health on an auction car, what replacement costs, and the EV battery checks for a Nissan Leaf.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://japantoireland.com/blog/irish-importer-vs-japanese-exporter-vs-dealer/https://japantoireland.com/blog/irish-importer-vs-japanese-exporter-vs-dealer/Three ways to get a Japanese car in Ireland, compared honestly: buying from an Irish dealer, ordering from a Japanese exporter, or using an Irish import agent that handles everything to Irish plates.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://japantoireland.com/blog/real-import-example-volvo-xc90-cost-breakdown/https://japantoireland.com/blog/real-import-example-volvo-xc90-cost-breakdown/A worked example of importing a nearly new Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid from a Japanese auction to Ireland: auction price, shipping, VRT and total, against the Irish retail price.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000