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Can I get short-term insurance for an import?
Hi, I have purchased a car in the UK and paid the VRT here. When I rang about taxing it I was told I have to have insurance first and give them the policy number and date of expiry. When I rang an insurance company I was informed that the car would have to be taxed first - so checkmate.
Is there a solution to this problem? I only want to insure it for a short while as I bought it to sell it and long term insurance would eat up any profit I hope to make.
James Neville (Dublin)
Dec 2016 Filed under: importing
Should we repair our Suzuki Ignis?
Hi,
Our reliable 2005 Suzuki Ignis stopped today after five years, on my birthday, happy birthday to me :)
Drove to the shops, came out and there was a tick tick tick whenever the ignition key was turned, then some smoke coming from the dash area and a smell of burning. We had planned to use as a scrappage trade in for the new year but not just yet!
My questions are, does it sound like a starter motor issue? If yes, should we have it repaired - will the car need to be driveable to the new car garage to avail of the scrappage offer? It flew through the NCT earlier this year.
Thanks in advance.
NIAMH O DONNELL
Dec 2016 Filed under: fault
Tell me about the new Nissan X-Trail 2.0D...
Hi guys,
Regarding the Nissan X-Trail with new 2.0D engine now in the range, will we see this in the Irish fleet? When will the new 2017 X-Trail that is going to be supplied in US/Austrailia hit Irish shores and is the 2.0D reserved for that model?
Any info appreciated!
Thanks, Colin
Colin H (Kildare)
Dec 2016 Filed under: future cars
Advice on buying new automatic diesel?
Any advice on buying a new automatic diesel... say Ford Mondeo or Audi or BMW?
Fergal Reidy (Celbridge)
Dec 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
is the new Hyundai i20 a good car?
Hi, I would like to know if the Hyundai i20 is a good car to buy in 1.2 petrol guise (new), or should I stick to the Fiesta, Corsa, Polo etc? My commute is 21km dual carriageway. Would the petrol be ok or should I look at the diesel?
Peter O'Shea (Mallow, Cork)
Dec 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
What do I need to buy from the UK?
l am about to buy a used 2009 Toyota Avensis TR model from a private seller in the UK. What documents do I require from him for VRT/VRO in Ireland? I appreciate your advice because this my first time.
Thanking you.
Ebere Johnson (Dublin )
Dec 2016 Filed under: importing
Is the Renault Megane 1.5 diesel a good car?
Is the Renault Megane 1.5 diesel a good car?
They seem to be cheaper than other similar makes. The version I'm looking at is a 2010 model.
Colm Nagle.
Colm Nagle (Kerry Ireland )
Dec 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Why an eight-valve diesel engine from Dacia?
Why does the Dacia diesel engine have eight valves when 16 is the norm nowdays?
Martin Killeen (Ennis)
Jan 2014 Filed under: diesel
Can I buy an Aston Martin DBS in Ireland?
Can I buy an Aston Martin DBS in Ireland?
George Chambers (Dublin)
Jan 2014 Filed under: supercar
How much to tax a 1.7 Honda Stream?
How much is the road tax for a Honda Stream 1.7-litre?
Thanks.
Louie Cartagenas (Howth)
Jan 2014 Filed under: taxation
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