Does a car registered in Northern Ireland need to be re-registered for use in England?

Are there any problems at all associated with buying at a UK auction a car described as a Northern Ireland import? Would it need to be re-registered in the UK?

Asked on 7 July 2010 by morangie63

Answered by Honest John

Northern Ireland is part of the UK, but the plates are distinctive usually 6-digit, with three letters and three numbers with Z and W in them.

Tags: registration imports

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