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Should I buy a Freelander in UK or Ireland?
Hello,
I am a German living in Scotland and would like to buy a Land Rover Freelander 2 because I had a little windfall. The thing is that the money is in a German account, in Euros and I don't want to lose money due to currency conversion. That's when I got the idea to buy in Ireland, where the steering wheel is also on the right but the currency is Euros.
Do you see a problem with that? Can I bring a car over to the UK and register it? Am I really saving money or is it cheaper to buy in Scotland?
Maike Neuhaus (Edinburgh)
Mar 2016 Filed under: importing
Is a 2009 Kia Rio auto a good idea?
Is it a good idea to buy a 2009 Kia Rio automatic? It is NCT'ed until April 2017. I am a little worried about the parts availability and the cost involved after the purchase. May I know what is your opinion?
Ram N (Dublin)
Mar 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Why did my car fail its NCT?
What does anti-slip mean in a rear axle of a car? it failed the NCT.
Niall Buckley (Dublin)
Mar 2016 Filed under: NCT
What cars can you fit three booster seats in?
What cars can you fit three booster seats in?
Pat Hopkins (Crossmolina)
Mar 2016 Filed under: child or baby seats
Can I fit three boosters in back of an E-Class?
Can I fit three booster seats in the rear of a 2010-12 Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI?
Pat Hopkins (Crossmolina Mayo Ireland)
Mar 2016 Filed under: child or baby seats
How much to tax a Lexus GS 450h hybrid?
What is the annual road tax on the 2006 Lexus GS 450h? Is it based on CO2 or engine size? Do you get any benefit from the fact that it's hybrid?
William Grogan (Cork)
Mar 2016 Filed under: taxation
Volkswagen Passat CC or Volvo S60?
Hi,
I am considering two cars at the moment: 1) 2011 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0-litre diesel (140hp) with 62,000 miles, €18,950; 2) 2011 Volvo S60 D3-R 2.0-litre diesel (163hp) with 41,500 miles, cost €17,950. Which would you consider the best car in terms of reliability, fun driving, value and resale value? The Passat has a slightly better trim (brown leather heated seats, satnav...), but I liked the extra power of the Volvo!
Thanks
Barry
Barry Gilbert (Dublin)
Mar 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
When does a car become exempt from tax?
When does a car become exempt from motor tax?
Patrick Mcnally (Mayo)
Mar 2016 Filed under: classic cars
Thinking of upgrading to a newer Audi Q5.
Hi,
How much is a 141 Audi Q5 SE 2.0 TDI 150hp with sunroof and satnav and 31,000km on clock worth? Thinking of upgrading to a 151 Q5. What would you recommend?
Kind regards,
Martina
Martina Kerins (Cork)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Which folding hardtop convertible to go for?
I'm looking at hardtop convertibles and have narrowed my choice to a BMW 3 Series post-2007 or a Volvo C70. Then saw a 2001 SC430 Lexus - what's your opinion as regards tax/running/repair costs if I'm not a rich kid? Well-old kid really!
Liz
Liz Mitchell Mannion (Galway)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
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