buying a car

HER INDOORS



Joined: 14/12/2007
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
19/01/2008 00:43

Hi Everyone,



I don't know if this question has already been asked ,being new to this Forum and I can't see it in the Popular Posts section.

We want to buy a car when we come over to live in October .We have heard they can be quite expensive if bought in the North.Someone told us to buy in the South because you can then drive across the border if necessary.But also told us you would need to change your car each year if bought in the South.

Please can someone advise me on this.Thanks Terri

scampy



Joined: 15/01/2008
Posts: 982

Message Posted:
19/01/2008 11:25

Hi Her inndoors

If you buy in the south you have to keep it on thier plates as you can't pay the duty for it here

and to be honest you moved here not there put your money into the economy here

If you look around you get get a good one I have friends with galaries if you need help do you want new or used??

Scampy

Ossie


Joined: 19/01/2008
Posts: 311

Message Posted:
19/01/2008 20:30

Bought my Toyota Fun Cargo last February from Bob at TASAS,Nicosia and more than satisfied with the service and price. Bear in mind that although cars are not cheap in N. Cyprus they hold their price and because of the overall good weather they do not deteriorate as perhaps in wetter climates. You can get Tasas on the web. Good luck.

HER INDOORS



Joined: 14/12/2007
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
28/01/2008 00:09

Many thanks to you both.It will be a used car that we will be buying.I was asking about driving over the border because I will be picking my family up at the airport now & then.(Probably won't get rid of them once we move here!!)

Another option would be to ship a car over,but I think you have to pay 40% tax on top of the cost of shipping.Has anybody done this please? Terri

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
28/01/2008 06:41

financially i dont think it would be astute , with import duties ect ,why dont you support your adopted country's economy ? , it does leave a warm feeling in your belly .

regards simbas

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
28/01/2008 12:23

With the exception of classic cars, the amount of duty that the customs and excise office will levy depends on: -



a) the engine capacity of the vehicle

b) the value of the car based on the published mid range price of the used car according to Glass’s Motoring Guide.



Glass are the leading European provider of used vehicle prices and values and you can visit their website here: - http://www.glass.co.uk/uk/en/



As stated, currently the tax is based on the value of the car and its engine capacity: but also as stated all details and values levied can easily change so make sure you check before you import!



The current facts and figures are: -



If your car is coming from Europe you’ll pay 40.04% of the value of the car in tax, if your car is of non-European origin then you’ll be charged 65.12%. On all cars you will pay an additional USD1200 for cars under 1600cc, USD3000 for cars between 1600cc and 2000cc and then USD3600 for cars with an engine capacity over 2000cc.

Personally i'm on my second car from Tasas and cant recommend them enough tasastrading@ebim.net



To give you an idea 2005 Mitsubishi Colt or Suzukı Swift 8500 GBP

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
28/01/2008 12:24

If you’re thinking of importing a classic car then the tax levied will be based on slightly less straight forward criteria. You will be taxed according to the price of the vehicle at the time of manufacture and you will have to provide documentary proof of this apparently. Then if it is of European origin the tax levied will be 22.14% of the value plus USD600; if it is of non-European origin the tax levied will be 57.92% of the value plus USD600.

spud1


Joined: 22/05/2007
Posts: 544

Message Posted:
28/01/2008 15:15

can i drive a car over to north cyprus and leave it there to use when i am out there on holidays or will i still have to pay tax

paul90


Joined: 07/11/2007
Posts: 350

Message Posted:
28/01/2008 15:41

Spud1 - See extract below from Prime Ministers web site.

You will have to pay tax or remove car after 1 year.



9. Bringing your items to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

For Foreign Visitors;



Ø You can bring cars not older than 5 years into TRNC or if you are the owner of the car for the last five years. (Each Foreigner has the right to use a duty free car not exceeding 1 year).



For Foreigners who would like to settle in TRNC;



Ø You can bring cars not older than 3 years. (Each Foreigner has the right to use a duty free car not exceeding 1 year).

spud1


Joined: 22/05/2007
Posts: 544

Message Posted:
28/01/2008 17:38

paul90 thanks can you tell me how they would know if you had your car there for more than 1 year

paul90


Joined: 07/11/2007
Posts: 350

Message Posted:
28/01/2008 17:48

Hi Spud - don't really know but presume they record when you arrive.

Also, guess you would need to tax and insure it at some time.

Perhaps someone else has first-hand experience and might advise.

Regards, Paul