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Is my Volkswagen Polo TDI the most efficient?

What's the most economical car for long distance commuting (100km) to work daily? Is my 141 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI the most fuel efficient car there is on the market?

Anne, Cork

Anne O'Sullivan

Nov 2016 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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Where can I find a Laguna Coupe Monaco GP?

I own a 2008 Renault Laguna Privilege and am thinking of changing for a Laguna Coupé Monaco GP Edition. They are very hard to source and not sure if were ever even available here in the Republic. Would you know how to source them?

David Ansboro (Roscommon)

Nov 2016 Filed under: importing

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Which is the best new seven-seater around?

Hi, I was looking for a seven-seater; which is the best one? Price, space and technology are important to me. I am looking to buy a new one.

Jinesh Sebastian (Athenry, Galway)

Nov 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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What do you think of the Volkswagen Tiguan?

Any thoughts/advice on the Volkswagen Tiguan 115bhp diesel?

Martin Moroney (Dublin)

Nov 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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Which comfortable new SUV should I go for?

Hi.

I'm looking at getting an SUV for medical reasons. I drive country roads 90 per cent of the time so I need something comfortable and reliable. I'm looking at the Range Rover Evoque and Audi Q5. Which one would you recommend? I also need to take running costs and servicing costs into account. As well as road tax etc. Or is there another one I should consider? I did test drive the Volvo XC60 but found it very heavy.

Thanks.

Marie G (Galway)

Nov 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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What is the tax on a 141 Volvo XC90?

What is the motor tax on a 141 Volvo XC90?

Tom Quinn

Nov 2016 Filed under: taxation

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What's the tax on a commercial SUV?

Hi,

I'm thinking of buying a commercial SUV; what is the tax rate on it?

Garoid Byrne (Dublin)

Nov 2016 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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Should I import a high-spec Insignia from UK?

Hi,

I'm looking at buying a used car in the UK. We need a spacious, reliable and safe family car. The Vauxhall Insignia seems really great value for money. High spec models even. Are there any glaring problems with them? Say 2010 - 2011. They are cheaper than the Mondeo and Passat.

Ciarán.

CiarĂ¡n O'Neill (Athlone)

Nov 2016 Filed under: importing

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Can I reclaim UK VAT on exporting a new car?

Hi,

I'm thinking of importing a new car from the UK. I am aware that I will need to pay VRT and VAT in Ireland. My question is whether I will be able to reclaim the UK VAT if I export the car immediately on purchase.

Jim Byrne (Dalkey)

Nov 2016 Filed under: importing

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Do I pay VAT on importing a 2012 UK car?

I am looking at a car in the UK and I was given a VRT rate of €4,855. Do I also have to to pay VAT, or is the VRT inclusive? The price of the car is £11,490 for a 2012 model.

David Fraser (Clontarf)

Nov 2016 Filed under: VRT

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