Lexus

[Kagan]

Hi everyone

I am moving from London to Famagusta in April and I am looking at shipping a Lexus LC500. However, a bit concerned at the lack of Lexus representation in North Cyprus. How do existing Lexus owners manage? Are there any experienced Lexus mechanics and parts providers in the North?

[Keithcaley]

There is a Toyota dealership here, & my understanding is that they would be able to maintain your Lexus.

However, be aware that the supply chain in TRNC for spares etc. is longer than average! - and they are unlikely to have specific spares such as trim etc, in stock for your model.

[Kagan]

Thank you. I did email and whatsapp message this Toyota dealer before but never had a response from them so I assumed they had no Lexus service. I am starting to miss British customer service already - at least they don't ignore you!

[13roman58]

There i a big lexus dealer just over the "boardet

[gates]

I would not bother it cost you loads of money to transfer it over then after a year take it out of the country you can’t sell it and after changing over you have to keep it for 3 years

[Kagan]

I am moving permanently to North Cyprus from April so intend to keep the car there, so transfer costs will be minimal. What do you mean by keeping it for 3 years? Based on emigrating permanently to TRNC my understanding is that I pay full duty on the car but get exemptions from VAT (around 10% saving on the value of the car) without any restrictions on age.

[Soner]

My daughter imported her car in 2021, paid import fees and was not allowed to sell within 3 years of import date. This law was soon after changed to either 1 or 2 years, not sure.

[Kagan]

There are no restrcitions for people permanentlty moving to the TRNC for reselling their imported car. However, things can change. 5-10 years ago someone relocating to TRNC could import their own car free of customs/duty provided they don't resell withn 3 years. Things change all the time with TRNC customs rules.

[gates]

You have always had to pay duty i know this as i tryed 20 years ago

[Reyntj]

There use to be a discount..but you had to ask for it

[wanderer]

https://www.infonorthcyprus.com/buying- ... g-vehicles

read enjoy the bigger the engine the more tax the heavier the car more tax diesel more tax
Roro ferry your car uk to Gasamagusta Euromed https://www.euromed-uk.com/ will advise if you can import and current duty