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Looking for a Mazda2 colour code...
I've got a silver 2005 Mazda2. I'm looking for a colour code please.
Joe Green (Cork)
Jun 2020 Filed under: paintwork
When to change my Astra 1.4's timing belt?
Hi,
When should I change the timing belt on an my 2003 Opel Astra 1.4? I've been told figures ranging from 40,000- to 100,000 miles so really need to get a definitive answer.
Thanks
Garry
Garry Zancanaro (Ballinasloe)
Jun 2020 Filed under: servicing
How much to tax a Ford Ranger privately?
What would the motor tax be for a 2015 Ford Ranger Double Cab 2.2-litre 4x4 truck used for personal use?
Clive Daniel, Tullaghan
Clive Daniel (Tullaghan, Co Leitrim)
May 2020 Filed under: taxation
Is this tax right for a 2016 Ford Kuga?
Hi there.
I have a 162 Ford Kuga and my tax per year is €710. This seems very high for a 2016 car. Am I missing something?
Thanks
Niall O Driscoll (Cahersiveen )
May 2020 Filed under: taxation
Need some advice on using a VW Transporter...
Hi there.
I set up as a sole trader last year (Oct '19). I'd like to swap my Ford Focus for a VW Transporter. A Kombi version most likely. I'm a photographer, but it would be for personal use and to transport my dogs with me. I don't deal with people directly in my business. I operate online. I really need some advice, as I want to move on with new projects. How can I tax and insure it to allow me to enjoy the next chapter?
Thanks a mil
James
James O'Donnell (Falcarragh)
May 2020 Filed under: taxation
Can I import my own car VRT-free?
Hi guys,
I own a property in the UK as well as buying a house here and now work here. I want to import my car from the UK. Am I right in thinking, that if I have owned the car for more than six months, have current UK insurance/tax/MOT certs and the log book in my name at my UK address, that if I were to register it in Ireland, it would be VRT exempt? Will they look for any other documentation?
It's an old 2001 SLK, which is only worth a couple of grand, but the VRT site says that the OMSP is €49,970, which is obviously a mistake and makes the VRT €14,950 plus €240 NOx.
James Mc Vicker (Carrick-on-Suir)
May 2020 Filed under: VRT
Issue with hybrid 'cats' being stolen?
Just reading an article about the ongoing theft of catalytic converters in hybrid cars. The article didn't specify the type of hybrid cars involved. Are there similar catalytic converters robbable in plug-in hybrid cars?
Thanks
Philip
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
May 2020 Filed under: hybrid
Can I have clear glass on my Merc EQC?
Is it possible to buy the Mercedes EQC with clear glass in place of the privacy stuff?
W J WATKINS (MERTHYR TYDFIL)
May 2020 Filed under: windows
Questions about taxing a VW Caddy van...
Just wondering how much the tax would be on a 2016 2.0-litre Volkswagen Caddy van privately? Or how can I tax it commercially without a VAT number?
Thanks, Noel
Noel Peppard (Enniscorthy)
Jun 2020 Filed under: taxation
Can I insure a van for private use?
Hi,
I want to buy a 141-reg Ford Focus van and I will only use it privately. Can I insure it privately? Even though it's a van I don't have a company or VAT number. It's a 1.6 diesel.
John Lyster (Wicklow)
May 2020 Filed under: insurance
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