Restoration Guides
Ireland-specific guides for buying, importing, restoring, and insuring a classic campervan. Start with VRT camper van import costs, then check vintage insurance, post-Brexit parts sourcing, model risk and Irish specialist options before you commit to a van.
Restoring a VW T2 in Ireland
Finding an Irish specialist, what full restoration costs, how long it takes, and what to prioritise if your budget is limited.
Parts Sourcing Post-Brexit
UK suppliers still have the best classic-VW parts selection — but customs duty and VAT have changed the economics. How to source efficiently in 2026.
Importing a Campervan — VRT Guide
Step-by-step: buying a campervan in the UK and bringing it to Ireland. VRT calculation, customs duty, VAT, registration timing, insurance handover and the common pitfalls.
Classic Campervan Insurance Ireland
Standard insurance policies are often a poor fit for classic campervans. Agreed-value, limited-mileage, storage, club and specialist-broker questions explained for Irish owners.
If you have not bought the van yet, read the VRT import guide first, then the insurance guide, then the model guide for the van you are considering. That order keeps paperwork, valuation and restoration risk ahead of cosmetic preference.
| Buyer question | Where to go next | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Can I afford the landed Irish cost? | Importing & VRT guide | VRT, customs, VAT, transport and registration can change the real price. |
| Will the van be insurable at the value I need? | Insurance guide | Agreed value, storage and conversion evidence should be checked before purchase. |
| Which model fits my budget and skill level? | Model buying guides | A cheap classic can become expensive if rust, parts or specialist labour are scarce. |
| Who can inspect or restore it? | Specialists directory | Specialist input is useful before importing, restoring or valuing a camper. |