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Can I tax a Nissan van privately?
Can I tax and insure a Nissan NV 300 1.6 van for my own personal, social, domestic and pleasure use, and how much would road tax cost?
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James
James Clark (Ballina)
Jun 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle
How best to buy a Range Rover commercial?
I'm 21 years old and working with my father on our farm. We are registered for VAT and I am wanting to buy a Range Rover Sport. Its a five-seater 3.0-litre TDV6, but you can VRT it as a commercial for €918. How can I get commercial insurance under my own name and commercial tax? Will I have to VRT it through the company?
John Nolan (Enniscorthy)
Jun 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Skoda Kodiaq: import or buy new?
Hello,
We're thinking of buying a Skoda Kodiaq seven-seat petrol. We have a €10k deposit. We have two options: get a 2017 version from UK for €30k all in or buy a new one on PCP for €37k. Repayments will be the same on a six-year HP vs a three-year PCP, but leaning towards the used option from the UK. Anything we should consider? Is it better to buy new as easier to exchange?
Lee Russell (Dublin)
Jun 2019 Filed under: importing
Can I trade my car in against a Tesla?
If I order a Tesla Model 3 for 2020, how can I trade in my current car, given that Tesla only makes electric cars?
James Hanley (Dublin)
Jun 2019 Filed under: choosing new car
Volkswagen Polo or Toyota Auris Hybrid?
Not sure which car to go for. Previously had 2016 Toyota Auris Hybrid and found it very economical and a comfortable drive. Unfortunately it was stolen. However, I'm driving a rental 191 Volkswagen Polo and liking the drive. Which car would you recommend: another 2016 Auris Hybrid or 2018 petrol Volkswagen Polo?
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Antoinette Kiely (Dublin)
Jun 2019 Filed under: choosing used car
Can I use an old Land Rover privately?
If I buy a 30-year-old Land Rover commercial for private use, what have I to do?
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Barry
Barry Doyle (Ireland, Republic)
Jun 2019 Filed under: classic cars
Can I fit a swivel seat to a Honda CR-V?
Please advise if a swivel passenger seat can be fitted to a Honda CR-V.
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Joe
Joe Mungovan (Ennis)
Jun 2019 Filed under: miscellaneous
What will I replace my VW Golf R with?
I recently had my 182 VW Golf R stolen. They broke into my home to take the keys, which terrified us all, most especially my kids. Now I need to buy a replacement car. I have no clue what to buy due to the rapidly changing pace of cars from diesel to electric and I cannot hold out until the autumn for the launch of newer cars. What I would like is something no smaller than a Golf, up to any size. It cannot be a flashy car or a targeted car like my Golf R, but not as boring as the typical taxi car either. Believe it or not I would like something as fuel efficient as possible without compromising on build or ride quality. I mainly drive country roads and motorways, with city driving maybe once a week. I find cars like hatchbacks great for getting more stuff in when the seats are down. I would also like the car to keep with the times for the next three years so not diesel.
Hope you can help
Joe Lyons (Dundalk)
Apr 2019 Filed under: choosing new car
How much tax on a Ford Connect, privately?
My nephew wants to buy a 2007 Ford Connect 1800 diesel for work and pleasure; how much road tax would he pay per year?
Alan Young (Dublin)
May 2019 Filed under: taxation
Thoughts on semi-autonomous systems?
Hi,
I'm interested in one of these semi-autonomous driving systems, where, as long as you keep your hands on the steering wheel, the car will keep within the white lines and possibly include changing lanes. I'm thinking of it in the context of driving long distances on continental motorways. There seems to be any number of systems out there - some more in the line of adaptive cruise control (keeping a set distance from the car in front) - to something more autonomous along the lines above allowing lane changes. While they are at different price points I was wondering if you have had the opportunity to try the Pro Pilot on the Nissan Qashqai and the Drive Pilot by Volvo and if you are in a position to comment on their relative merits.
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Philip
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
May 2019 Filed under: optional extras
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