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Do I need to weigh my Peugeot Partner?
I have a Peugeot Partner Van that was imported from UK. It is VRT'd and due for a commercial test. Do I need a weigh docket before it is tested, or before it is taxed at the commercial weight? Its mass in service is 1,406kg according to the V5.
John Joy (Listowel)
Jan 2020 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Will an imported Rifter be under warranty?
Buying a used Peugeot Rifter in the UK. Reading online that warranty will not be honoured here in Ireland. Is this true or how can I find out?
Brian Duke (Strokestown)
Jan 2020 Filed under: warranty
Are EV range figures based on 100% battery?
Hi,
All the articles I read say that electric car batteries should only be charged to 80/85 per cent. Are the published range figures based on 100 per cent or 80 per cent charging?
Thanks, Philip
PS: For me, electric cars will only become realistic when they have a real world range of 600km.
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Jan 2020 Filed under: electric cars
What's the point of the new Toyota Supra?
What's the attraction of a new model Toyota Supra when it is (just) a re-badged BMW and owes nothing to Toyota, nor can claim any of the Toyota reliability?
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Jan 2020 Filed under: choosing new car
What's happening with diesel running costs?
Hi,
What will happen to my existing diesel car with 2017 emissions in terms of road tax, fuel costs etc?
Thanks Gerry
Gerry Phelan (Sligo)
Jan 2020 Filed under: diesel
Toyota RAV4 Luna vs. Sport?
What is the difference between a Toyota RAV4 Luna and RAV4 Sport?
Don Murphy (Cork)
Jan 2020 Filed under: choosing new car
Can I apply for a motorcycle A2 permit?
I just passed my motorbike theory test. It says AM motorcycles/mopeds. Does this mean I can't apply for an A2 learner permi?
Terence O Sullivan (Cork)
Jan 2020 Filed under: miscellaneous
Should I buy a new Tesla Model 3?
Hi,
I’ve been doing a lot of research into buying a car lately, specifically would love a Tesla Model 3 - Standard range plus. I’ve been looking at price from GB compared to Ireland and it’s around €5k cheaper (around £38k v €48k). I also understand I would be in receipt of €5,000 SEAI grant, but I cannot seem to calculate the VRT.
1. Can I buy in the UK and ultimately would I save money doing so vs Ireland?
2. I live in Dublin and I get the DART to work everyday (roughy €100 per month). I also currently drive home roughy three nights per week to Monaghan (roughly costs me €325 in petrol and tolls). I have a free parking space in work. (Quicker to drive than DART to work) Would I be naive in thinking that I would almost eradicate all of that €425 with an EV? Aside from electricity costs, also what would you estimate those to be?
The alternative for me was to buy an 15/16 Audi A5 or BMW 4 Series in around the €20k mark, but still be subject to aforementioned €425 monthly costs on top.
Am I trying to convince myself that a Model 3 is my best option or is it my best option? NB: I want something that I actually want, i.e. I don’t want a Nissan Leaf; if I’m going EV it would be Tesla or equivalent.
Brendan Traynor (Dublin)
Jul 2019 Filed under: choosing new car
How often to change my 2012 Fiesta's belt?
How often should I change the timing belt on my 2012 Ford Fiesta?
Betty Bernard (Charlottetown )
Jul 2019 Filed under: servicing
My Honda's satnav is overheating!
The built-in satnav in my 2004 Honda CR-V is overheating, stopping it from working. How can I check if the fan is working?
Patricia Glanville (TORREMANZANAS)
Jul 2019 Filed under: satellite navigation
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