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Tuesday, 26 January 2021 10:50

A Laois motor expert says both Brexit and greener policies are having an impact.

A Laois motor expert says the cost of a second-hand car is set to increase.

Owen Reddy says importing vehicles from the UK will be no longer viable, due to the impact of Brexit combined with greener policies.

Consumers importing high-end cars are now subject to four different taxes - VRT, NOx, VAT and the 10 per cent outside EU tax.

Mr. Reddy, from Reddy2drive in Monasterevin, says the import option had also helped keep prices at domestic dealerships low:

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