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I have a fault in my 181 Ford Fiesta.

I bought a 181 Ford Fiesta 1.5 diesel and to date I have had to call the AA out three times for engine faults. Also the engine warning light comes on every few weeks, but the last time the AA came out, I was told to ignore it as they could find nothing wrong. Ford Ireland is saying they are covered because I have the free AA cover, but I have lost three days work waiting for a replacement car etc. Do you know if there have been other reports of faults in the Fiesta?

Brian Scott (Navan)

Dec 2019 Filed under: fault

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Considering a Ford Ranger Raptor...

Just wondering. I'm looking at buying the Ford Ranger Raptor through the company. Commercial vehicle, registered to the company etc. Insurance through company fleet policy. Can I avail of five per cent VRT for pickup truck simelar to that of van BIK and am I ok to carry passengers when using it for personal use? I'm thinking yes, could you have the answer as I'm not sure.

Trevor Ecock (Dublin)

Dec 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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Can I add seats to my van?

For a van with (J) N1 (J.1) C (J.5) 2359 (V.7) 217: this vehicle is currently taxed at commercial rate. If the number of seats were increased from three to include two more in the back, what are the VRT implications and tax class implications in relation to cost for this conversion? The vehicle has been imported.

Phil

Phil McKeown (ARMAGH)

Dec 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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What vehicles does the NOx levy apply to?

Does the NOx emissions levy charge apply to used UK motorbike and campervan imports?

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Aidan Grace (Dublin)

Nov 2019 Filed under: importing

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Is the NOx tax just for passenger cars?

Does the new NOx tax apply only to private passenger vehicles, as I am importing an N1 commercial vehicle and may not get it done before January 1st?

Declan W.

Nov 2019 Filed under: importing

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How much to tax a Sprinter van privately?

How much would it be to tax a Mercedes Sprinter for private use?

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Simon Daniels (Tallaght )

Nov 2019 Filed under: taxation

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Cheaper to buy a Tesla in the UK?

I want to buy a new Tesla Model 3 and I'm wondering would it work out cheaper to buy from Tesla UK and bring it back myself?

John Dunne (Dub)

Nov 2019 Filed under: importing

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Costs to import a car from Japan?

Can you explain the calculation of charges involved in importing a car from Japan?

Jamie O'Brien (Dublin)

Nov 2019 Filed under: importing

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How much VRT on a Lamborghini Gallardo?

Hi, I was wondering would you have any idea on the VRT of the following car:

Year: 2005
Mileage: 67191
Seats: 2
Colour: Silver
Drive Side: Right-hand drive
Transmission: Manual
Power: 520
Fuel: Petrol
Engine Size: 4,961cc
Manufacturer: Lamborghini
Metallic Paint: Yes
Model: Gallardo
Safety Features: Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Immobiliser, Safety Belt Pretensioners, Xenon headlights, Four Wheel Drive, Alarm
Body Type: Coupe
Interior/Comfort Options: Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Central Locking, Leather Seats, Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric heated seats, Electric Windows, Power-assisted Steering (PAS), Tilt Steering Wheel
Doors: 2
In-Car Audio: AM/FM Stereo, CD Player, Navigation System

Paul Hynd (Letterkenny Co Donegal)

Nov 2019 Filed under: VRT

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Which of these Audis or BMWs to go for?!

Audi A6 3.0 quattro S line or BMW 530d Performance Spec or BMW 320d Performance Spec. (2014-2015, €15-19k)?

Barry McKenna (Kilcock)

Nov 2019 Filed under: choosing used car

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