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Can I insure a Ford Ranger privately?
Hi
I have a Ford Ranger insured as commercial, but as I don't need it anymore for commercial reasons I am wondering can I change it to private? I have it now taxed as private. Can you please inform me if this is possible in Ireland?
Gerry
Gerry O Connor (Kilkenny)
Nov 2019 Filed under: insurance
Value of a 2008 Peugeot 407 SW?
How much should we pay for a 2008 Peugot 407 SW with 138,000km on the clock, apparently in good condition?
Veronica Goodchild (Alaigne, Aude 11240 France)
Nov 2019 Filed under: used car values
Hyundai Kona Electric or Kia e-Niro?
Which is the best electric car - Hyundai Kona or Kia Niro?
Patrick Garvey (Carrickmacross)
Nov 2019 Filed under: electric cars
Which Outlander PHEV to go for?
Hey there, I love your site, the content is great and I have been reading it for a while now. I have a question you might be able to help me with.
I am looking to buy a used Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and have two options as per below and would love your opinion on which one to go for - basically the highest spec version of the second generation model for €17.5k or the second highest spec version of the third-generation version for €19.5k...
Option 1 - 2015(1) Second Generation PHEV 5hs
- This is the top of the line spec with red leather interior, all heated seats, Alpine stereo system
- This one has 23k miles on the clock
- Price - €17,500 (with a trade-in for my banged up Opel Meriva)
Option 2 - 2015 (2) Third Generation PHEV 4hs
- This is the newer model of the PHEV
- It is high spec but not quite as many bells and whistles as the above
- This one has 30k miles on the clock
- Price - €19,500 (with the trade-in)
Thank you
Patrick Conway (Dublin)
Nov 2019 Filed under: hybrid
Is xDrive worth getting on a BMW 3 Series?
Hi,
I have been driving a BMW 320 diesel automatic for two years now. I can't believe how poorly it sticks to the road on typical wet or damp Irish roads. I have owned two front-wheel-drive cars previously and miss the grip and poise they offer. I am thinking of going for a second hand 320d with xDrive. Will it make much of a difference to the handling?
Barry Jackson (Dublin)
Nov 2019 Filed under: tyres
How much to tax a VW Caddy privately?
So how much is the tax for a 1.6 diesel VW Caddy taxed privately?
Tristan McMurray
Nov 2019 Filed under: taxation
Costs to import a 2012 Kia Soul?
I am considering buying a car with English registration, It is a 2012 Kia Soul 1.6 CRDi 2 five-door automatic diesel with almost 40,000 miles on the clock. I would like to know (1) the cost of Irish registration and (2) what tax band would it come under, and the annual cost of motor tax.
Thank you
Mary
Mary Doyle (Ballaghadereen)
Nov 2019 Filed under: importing
Will I avoid the NOx levy if I import now?
Hi,
I'm thinking of importing my 2005 Audi diesel to Ireland to leave at my parents' house. If I do this before 1/1/2020 will I be outside the new NOx levy or will I still have to pay it?
Mark Galvin (London)
Nov 2019 Filed under: importing
Do I have to pay unpaid VRT on this car?
Hi,
I have a good deal on a car, but it has imported from Northern Ireland in the summer. The seller says he didn't have the money to pay for the VRT etc. at the time of his appointment so never went through with the proper paperwork etc. If I buy the car and the Northern Irish owner writes me a new contract, will I have to pay the overdue charges?
Andrej Todorov (Schull)
Nov 2019 Filed under: importing
Can I keep PCP, but with a different car make?
Can you renew a PCP at the end of the term but transfer to another car brand? If so can you transfer the GFV as a deposit for the new car with the other manufacturer? And if this is possible how is the bubble payment settled with the original car company?
Many thanks.
David McLoughlin (Shankill)
Nov 2019 Filed under: finance
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