Hi James,

The Lexus models you’re looking at are fine, albeit we’ve never got on with the company’s attempts at infotainment control and the CVT-equipped hybrid drivetrains can occasionally be noisily frustrating, but they’re beautifully built, stylish and well-equipped cars that can be frugal. To import a car from the UK, you will need to pay Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT), which is a percentage proportion of the vehicle’s Open Market Selling Price (OMSP) that is set according to its CO2 emissions rating. This guide tells you how to go about change of ownership in Ireland, and this one gives you a few tips on how to save on your car insurance. Good luck with the purchase.