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How much to change from UK to Irish plates?

I bought a 2009 Ford Focus and it's on English plates. Was wondering how much it would be to change over from English plates to Irish plates.

Really need help, thanks

Margaret Lee (Dublin)

May 2014 Filed under: importing

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Can I change my C3 Picasso's speedo to km/h?

Does you know how or if it's possible to change the speedometer from mph to km/h on an 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso?

Clodagh Walsh ( Cork)

Jun 2014 Filed under: mileage

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How can a 3.0-litre be taxed as a 2.0-litre?

I see a lot of larger engined cars for sale now saying "taxed as a 2.0-litre", when they are 3.0-litre. How can this be done?

Curious Joe (Dublin)

Jun 2014 Filed under: taxation

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How much is my 2009 Toyota Yaris worth?

How much is my 2009 Toyota Yaris worth? It is a T2 diesel three-door hatch with a full service history.

Stephen Redhead (Mayo)

Jun 2014 Filed under: used car values

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Should I trade my Polo for this Ford Focus?

Hi,

I would like to purchase a 2005 Ford Focus LX manual model from a SIMI dealer who is asking €4,950 for a trade in with 55,000 on the clock, NCT just passed, timng belt done, with all Ford service history and a three-month warranty. I have a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 automatic with 62,000 miles on the clock in average condition. Offer price: €2,450, so I should pay €2,500 more? Is this trade in worth it?

Stany Simon (Clonsilla)

Aug 2014 Filed under: used car values

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How much to replace a Hyundai i10's door?

How much should it cost to replace a passenger door on a 2013 Hyundai i10 five-door model?

Simon Meyler (Dublin)

Aug 2014 Filed under: bodywork

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How much to fuel my BMW 320d for a week?

Is there a site where I can accurately forecast my projected fuel costs? I will be driving roughly 80km per day in a 2006 BMW 320d and would like to know my weekly costs for budgeting purposes.

Marcus Dillon (Dublin)

Sep 2014 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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How much to change a Mondeo's injector?

How much to change a fuel injector on a Ford Mondeo mk 4 1.8 TDCi?

Bernard Boylan

Sep 2014 Filed under: fault

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Where to get MINI Convertible roof repaired?

We have a MINI Convertible and the roof has stopped working. Does anyone in Ireland specialise in repairing convertible roofs? The main dealers are looking for €5,000!

Brian

Brian Wrixon (Celbridge )

Sep 2014 Filed under: aftermarket

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Merc GLA, Audi A3, BMW 1 Series or new Golf?

I have just moved to Luxembourg for two years I am looking for a new car (it has to be new), 2.0-litre or close to it. Looking for a two-year lease deal or wondering about buying Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf or 1 Series BMW. Relative to Ireland, which car is best value to buy?

Brendan McDonagh (Luxembourg)

Oct 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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