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We need a bigger car for our kids...
Hi there!
Having just added to our family a few weeks ago for the second time, my faithful little Opel Astra is stretched to breaking point. My partner is 6ft 6'' and is squeezed into the driving seat and squashed against the car seat behind him and getting fairly fed up. We have been looking for something with a bit more room but we are really struggling. Any advice on what cars are best for tall drivers and rearward facing car seats?
Chris
Chris McGrath (Mayo)
Mar 2019 Filed under: child or baby seats
How to register our Australian pickup here?
Hi,
We have just moved back to Ireland from Australia - we are bringing our 2012 Mitsubishi Triton 2.4 GLR with the rest of our stuff but we are getting very confused with working out what we need to get it up and running when it arrives and the costs of re-registering it here. My husband will be using the truck for work - any help will be much appreciated.
Tracey Fitzgerald (Dublin)
Mar 2019 Filed under: importing
Disabled driver that wants to trade up in Feb...
I am on the Disabled Drivers Scheme and want to trade up next Feb '21. I currently drive a Mercedes A-Class hatchback that has been valued at €22,500. I would like to change to something a bit more robust as most of my driving is on country roads. I carry backseat passengers very occasionally and would like a decent sized boot. Automatic gearbox and reversing camera are neccessary. Also something stylish. I have €4,500 to spend with my current car and the DDS allowance. Don't mind petrol or diesel.
Thank you,
Grainne D, Cork
Grainne Dennehy (Rosscarbery)
Oct 2020 Filed under: choosing new car
Any extra tax costs to convert to a crew cab?
If I wanted to convert a Ford Custom commerical van to a crew cab for private use, will I have to pay on top of the conversion cost and tax off the engine?
Thanks
Joe Murphy
Oct 2020 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Can I fix my car under Level 5 rules?
Hi,
Under Level 5, garages are allowed to repair cars. My nearest main dealer (for a newish car) is in a different county, more than 5km away. Am I allowed to travel for a prearranged appointment?
Philip
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Oct 2020 Filed under: servicing
Should I get my Tesla Model 3 before Jan?
I’m looking to get a Tesla Model 3 on the company car scheme. Am I better taking delivery in December or January with the changes in VRT and the impact on BIK with the new rules?
Bob Brennan (Dublin)
Oct 2020 Filed under: business
Any more Ford Mondeos coming?
I've been a Mondeo driver forever. All good, no problems.
Do you know if the Mondeo will stay on sale in the Irish market? Dealers are coy about disclosing the full facts.
If I cannot have a lovely new Mondeo, what do you recommend? I like diesel and the Mondeo size suits me. Give me a few suggestions, please. My mortgage is now paid so I could go up a grade as a special treat...
Fergal Reidy (Celbridge County Kildare)
Oct 2020 Filed under: choosing new car
How much VRT to import a van from NI?
Hi,
We are hoping to import a van from NI and I understand that we have to pay VRT, but how is it calculated? Also is it more expensive to import a van that has more than three seats? The official websites are very confusing.
Brenda Coney
Oct 2020 Filed under: importing
Should NOx levy be refunded on export?
Hi
On 20/08/2020 I imported a car from Northern Ireland. I paid €1,494 VRT and €1,500 of NOx levy. For employment reasons on the 21/10/2020 I had a vehicle Export Examination and was granted a VRT refund of €1,464 less Revenue's admin of €100, so a repayable refund of €1364. No NOx repayment. On enquiring with Revenue I have been told that it was not refundable. Should the NOx levy be refunded too? Any help would be appreciated.
Stephen Mc Cready (Letterkenny)
Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT
Private motor tax on a VW Amarok?
What is the cost of private tax on a Volkswagen Amarok 160hp?
Gerry Clancy ( Kilrush Clare )
Oct 2020 Filed under: taxation
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