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Can I privately run a commercial car van?
Your article on Commercial Vehicles for private use focuses on large commercial vehicles. In my case, I'm just looking for a very inexpensive car e.g. a 2017 SEAT Ibiza with the back seats removed that is currently classified as a Commercial Vehicle and taxed and registered as such. However, I'm wondering if I could insure, tax and register it as a private vehicle? What would I have to do in order to do so?
Thanks, Maria
Maria De Souza (Dublin)
Jul 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Why German plates on some Irish cars?
Why do some cars have German car tax on their plates as well as having Irish car tax disks at the same time?
Brian Pope
Jul 2019 Filed under: registration
How to change my Captur's default screen?
I have a Renault Captur and want my media display to have the default screen in radio mode, but every time I turn my engine on, it defaults to the home screen.
Any ideas?
Kev Neale (Leeds)
Jul 2019 Filed under: infotainment
Which SUV for up to €23,000?
Looking for a mid-size SUV worth up to €23,000, at max two years old. Something stylish inside and out, quick and reliable. What should I go for?
Aaron Joyce (Limerick)
Jul 2019 Filed under: choosing used car
What tax for private Ford Ranger?
Hi,
I am looking to purchase a 2016-present Ford Ranger 2.2 TDCi manual for private use as it is a more suitable vehicle for my hobbies. I am aware that to re-register it in Ireland I have to pay the difference in VRT between the fixed commercial rate at circa 13% and the private VRT value (around 31% I believe, depending on CO2). But I am unsure of how the private tax works. Will it be €750 (171g/km with current motor tax system) or €994 (2.2-litre engine with old tax system)?
Any assistance would be much appreciated.
Cheers.
Raymond Gallagher (Ardee)
Jul 2019 Filed under: taxation
Audi A3 Saloon or Mercedes CLA?
Hi,
I am looking for a little advice on changing my car. I have a 2010 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI and am trying to make my mind up between the Audi A3 Saloon and the Mercedes CLA. Petrol I'm thinking? And most likely new or one year old. Any advice would be really appreciated.
Thanks
Claire
Claire Murphy
Jul 2019 Filed under: choosing new car
Most economical 1.4-litre cars?
What is the most economical 1.4 petrol or diesel car in Ireland, max 2015?
Ed Burke (Cork)
Jul 2019 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
Can you export the California to the US?
Do you know or offer the service to export a left-hand-drive VW California camper to the US? I have heard via the rumourmill that it may be possible to do this if it is the camper model and classified and US titled as an ‘RV’.
Thank you,
Steve
Steve Barker (Yarmouth, Maine US)
Jul 2019 Filed under: importing
Can I bring my wife's car for an NCT?
Car booked in for first NCT on 26 July in Cahir. Registration book in my late wife's name. Is this ok or do I need to re-register prior to NCT? If so do I need to cancel my NCT date, re-register and re-book?
Michael Ruth (Clonmel)
Jul 2019 Filed under: NCT
How much is my 2009 Ford Focus worth?
How much is my 2009 Ford Focus 1.8 Ghia with 130,000km on the clock worth?
Declan Wrenn
Jul 2019 Filed under: used car values
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