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How much to tax an imported MINI?

If I bring a 2004 MINI home, how much will road tax be for its 1.6-litre petrol engine?

John O Sullivan (Tralee)

Aug 2017 Filed under: taxation

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What are the Irish motor tax bands?

What are the Irish motor tax bands for new cars in Ireland?

Johnson Thoppilan (Angamaly)

Aug 2017 Filed under: taxation

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How do I calculate VRT on a Countryman?

I'm looking at importing a MINI Countryman from the UK, but the revenue site doesnt even have that version under MINI, never mind the model. I'm asking if you know of a point of contact to get an approximation from before importing as I don't want to arrive at an NCT centre and get told that I owe something crazy.

Thanks

Pat, Slane

Pat Ryan

Aug 2017 Filed under: VRT

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How is the 2014 Ford Fiesta auto?

How is the 2014 Ford Fiesta Zetec automatic and what's it worth?

Kate Mackey (Tralee)

Jul 2017 Filed under: choosing used car

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When to order a new car for 2018?

Going to order a new car for delivery in 2018. When will garages start taking order for the New Year? I have no trade in either, so should I push for a discount because of this?

David McDonald (Meath)

Aug 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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Does the automatic MINI have no stop-start?

My 2013 MINI Ccooper S Clubman does not have auto engine stop; is this because it is automatic or was it an option when new?

Alan Seary (ABERDEEN)

Jul 2017 Filed under: optional extras

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Looking for a practical compact estate...

Hi,

I'm looking for a small estate the back seats of which fold completely flat. Which models, to your knowledge, best fit this requirement?

Thanks, Tom Nelson

Tom Nelson (Maynooth)

Jul 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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When to change my Mondeo's timing belt?

When do I change the timing belt on my 2014 Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi diesel?

Peter Johnson (Cheshire)

Jul 2017 Filed under: servicing

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Should these things be standard on GT?

Hi,

I bought a GT model 1.2 and it has no ambient lighting and no kick back boot opening; is this extra or just for certain countries?

Pat Kennedy (Kildare Ireland )

Jul 2017 Filed under: optional extras

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Which small car meets my needs?

I would like a small car with the following: automatic gearbox, leather seats, glass roof and four or five doors. What makes or models are available?

Thanks, Kathleen

Kathleen Barry (Dublin)

Jul 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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