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Costs to import a Mustang from the States?

Good day,

I am planning to import a 1966 Ford Mustang from the USA into Ireland. I understand that I would pay a VRT fee based on the emissions of the vehicle, which, according to what I have read, would be 36% of the OMSP value. However, where can I find the market value? Is there any other important fee that I should assume within the import process? I appreciate very much your guidance on this matter as there is very little info regarding this matter.

Thank you,

Frank Garcia

Frank Garcia (Dublin)

Oct 2019 Filed under: importing

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What will we replace our Passat with?

Hi there I have a query please.

I have a 181 Passat Comfortline with 78,000km on the clock. We are looking to change as we do every two years. We have got varying prices of €15,000 for the Passat and €16,000 for a Tiguan. We are thinking of the SUV route and have also priced the Skoda Karoq, where we were quoted €11,000. We don't think we are willing to pay as dear to stay Volkswagen, but the garage has a 192 demo Tiguan for €11,000 and wondering if that is worth it. Because of high mileage, resale value is a consideration.

Any advice appreciated.

Eleanor McGrath (Co.Clare)

Oct 2019 Filed under: choosing new car

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How much to tax a Mercedes van privately?

Hello,

I have a Mercedes Vito 1.6-litre diesel van; how much is this to tax privately?

Colin Looby (Roscommon )

Oct 2019 Filed under: taxation

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How much to tax a commercial Santa Fe?

Can you please tell me how much my tax would be on a Santa Fe 2.0-litre commercial SUV, but with private tax cause I don’t have a VAT number? The car has only two seats.

Naomi Campbell (Tipperary )

Oct 2019 Filed under: taxation

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I'm looking for a TMC Costin!

Hi,

I'm looking for a TMC Costin; can anybody help?

Eric Jones (Malaga)

Oct 2019 Filed under: classic cars

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How much to convert a Renault Trafic?

How much will I have to pay in VRT for changing my 161 Renault Trafic to a crewcab Irish van?

Martina Devers (Ballina)

Oct 2019 Filed under: VRT

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Do I need to tax a UK car on the way home?

The UK car I want to buy does not have UK road tax and the dealer says I need to buy it to drive on UK roads to get up to Holyhead. You can only buy UK road tax for a minimum of six months, do I need to get it if only driving there for a day?

Bill Foster (Dublin)

Oct 2019 Filed under: importing

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How much to tax a VW Caddy privately?

How much to tax a 182 Volkswagen Caddy privately?

Thanks

James Edwards (Wicklow)

Oct 2019 Filed under: taxation

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Which 2017 estate to go for?

Hi,

I want to upgrade my old Ford Focus Estate (2005) as it's not very economical. Would like another estate but don't know if I should go for diesel or petrol or a different make of estate. Hoping to purchase a 2017.

Thanks a mill

Margot

Margot O'Leary (KINSALE)

Oct 2019 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is the new NOX tax in place now?

Has the extra cost of VRT on a diesel car, for example a 2014 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel, been effective since the latest budget?

Shane Mcloughlin (Ballina Co Mayo)

Oct 2019 Filed under: VRT

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