Import Essentials
The Import Essentials Shop
Hand-picked accessories to make your imported vehicle road-ready, NCT-proof and protected on Irish roads.
BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBD2 scanner
Premium scanner via smartphone app, no subscription. Reassuring before NCT inspection.
Meguiar's Complete Car Care Kit
Cars arrive dirty after ferry/transport. Detailing kits convert well.
Headlight beam deflectors (LHD → RHD)
LEGAL REQUIREMENT – without these, vehicle not roadworthy and insurance can be voided.
MPH/KPH speedo overlay sticker kit
Permanent dial overlay – cleaner than windscreen sticker.
Motopower MP69033 OBD2 scanner
Budget wired scanner (~25€). Best entry-level upsell.
AA Headlamp Beam Converters AA8338
AA-branded, trusted Irish/UK consumer brand.
Nulaxy KM18 FM transmitter
Japanese FM band (76-90 MHz) differs from EU (87.5-108) – local stations not received without adapter.
Foxwell NT604 Elite
Mid-range scanner. Good for European cars with ABS/SRS diagnostics.
NOCO Boost Plus GB40 jump starter
Vehicle often arrives with flat battery after shipping. Strong emotional + practical argument.
Universal car boot mat / liner
If the car was used as long-distance transport.
iOttie car phone mount dashboard
Japanese factory GPS unusable in Europe – smartphone navigation is the workaround.
NOCO Boost GB70 jump starter
Higher capacity, ideal for larger engines / diesels / 4x4.
Universal car seat covers full set
Cover wear from previous owner. Low margin but easy add-on.
Wide-angle rear view mirror (clip-on)
Compensates for LHD position when driving on Irish left-hand roads.
CTEK MXS 5.0 battery charger
Many vehicles sit idle 30 days between arrival and NCTS appointment.
Universal parking sensors kit
LHD parking in Ireland = wrong-side blind spots.
Rear fog light kit (universal)
Required for cars driven in Ireland/UK. JDM imports usually lack this.
NOCO Genius 5 smart charger
Alternative to CTEK. Smart maintainer for long-term storage.
H4 LED headlight bulbs (pair)
Many JDM imports have yellowish/poor beams. LED upgrade is a popular fix.
Car document organiser wallet
Required documents for NCTS (V5C, CoC, VRTVPD2, PPS, invoice) – refusal at inspection = costly re-booking.
Warning triangle + Hi-vis vest kit
Standard roadside essentials. NCT-friendly.
Haynes manual (search by model)
Adapt the search per popular import model: Elgrand, Alphard, Stepwgn, etc.
IRL country sticker (oval)
Mandatory when transitioning from foreign plate. Low ticket but very high conversion.
Irish reg plate holder / surround
After Irish reg issued at NCTS, customer needs to mount new plates.
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