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How much for my Fiat Punto as scrap?
How much will I get it I scrap my Fiat Punto 1.2 Active five-door? NCT until end of the month and taxed until November 2016. Head gasket went last night. Body is in great condition and inside also.
Katie Walton (Dublin )
Sep 2016 Filed under: scrappage
Am I importing this car from the UK correctly?
I am purchasing a car in the UK and will catch the ferry over to pick it up.
I am looking at having a few days in the UK with the new car prior to getting the ferry back to Ireland and I will have it insured under my Irish insurance for this and will pay UK road tax to cover my time driving over there.
Is there anything else I need to be aware of or do legally to enable driving this UK reg car in the UK prior to bringing it back across the water to Ireland and the awaiting import process?
Thanks
Rob from Wexford
Rob Amis (Wexford)
Sep 2016 Filed under: importing
Citroen C5, Mazda6 or SEAT Exeo diesel?
Which would be the best buy, all 2009: Citroen C5 diesel, Mazda6 diesel or SEAT Exeo diesel?
John Byrne (Wexford)
Sep 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I buy a petrol car for short trips?
Hi,
If the vast bulk of my driving is in short trips, is it better to buy petrol over diesel, or does it really matter? Unlike the mass market models, for upmarket models, like Mercedes, there isn't any significant initial price difference between petrol and diesel models. Possibly, also with diesel becoming slightly less popular, the level of depreciation might not be that significant. I would welcome any thoughts you might have.
Thank you, Philip
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Sep 2016 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel
I have a troublesome Toyota Avensis...
I'm having a lot of problems with my 2010 Toyota Avensis: problems with front tyres wearing; opening the boot and the doors. These are all problems with the 2010 model. Is Toyota standing behind and fixing all these problems?
Pat Murphy (Ballina)
Aug 2016 Filed under: fault
Any problems with the Corolla's gearbox?
Are there any inherent problems in the gearbox of the Toyota Corolla 1.4 diesel?
Brian Tolan
Virginia, Co Cavan
Brian Tolan (Virginia Co Cavan)
Aug 2016 Filed under: gearbox
What's happening with the BMW X2?
What can you tell us about the BMW X2?
Martin Moroney (Dublin)
Aug 2016 Filed under: future cars
Does the Irish car industry care about VRT?
Hi,
Do Irish car importers actively lobby the government concerning VRT or does this arrangement actually suit them as some form of protectionism? I realise that VRT denies the Irish consumer choice/ranging/specification and all at higher prices than elsewhere in Europe, but was shocked to read that new cars being imported into Ireland are not being 'offered' with hi-tech safety features as standard (presumably standard in other markets?) because the VRT and VAT added on these safety features makes the cars too expensive!
Martin Smith
Aug 2016 Filed under: VRT
What's the value of a 2008 Ford Galaxy?
Hi,
Can you tell me what the market value of a 2008 Ford Galaxy 1.8 is for benefit in kind purposes?
Marie Doody (Kilkenny)
Aug 2016 Filed under: used car values
I need a huge car for my dogs and kids please!
Hi,
I'm looking for a recommendation. I have six big dogs (four labradors, two St Bernard) that need to fit in. A van is no good as I need seats for my two kids too. Currently driving an old Volvo 740 estate, but is getting too old/problematic now. Budget of max €15,000, fuel efficient diesel preferred as I average 700km a week. Two of the dogs are getting old so high up (off roaders) not really suitable. New Volvo V70 just not big enough.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Jennifer Rafter
Jennifer Rafter (Dublin 16)
Aug 2016 Filed under: family car
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