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Any hidden costs importing a 2021 Skoda Enyaq?
Hi,
I am looking at a 2021 Skoda Enyaq priced at £24k. It was originally registered in NI. Is this exempt from VRT, duty, VAT etc? Or are there any other hidden charges I might be liable for?
Many thanks
Aidan Sheridan (Fermoy)
Feb 2025 Filed under: importing
Are there any used Xpeng cars?
Are there any used Xpeng cars?
Vincent
Feb 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Motor tax on a 1.6 diesel car in Ireland?
How much is motor tax for a year in a 1.6 diesel?
Aileen Dunford (Galway )
Feb 2025 Filed under: taxation
Is the Mazda CX-80 comfortable?
If most of your driving is short journeys on suburban roads around Dublin will the issues with the rear suspension, as you and other reviewers reference, be a deal breaker? Mazda have apparently addressed this problem in the revamped 2025 CX-60, but what about the CX-80?
Tony Cahill (Dublin)
Feb 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
Why does it cost so much ro reserve a number plate?
Why does Revenue charge €1,000 for a number plate reservation? This “service” seems to benefit premium luxury vehicles but appears expensive when buying a new economy model. Initially from the foundation of the State it was free as the dealer could register the car but from the 1990s Revenue was charging €350. This service was also available for imported vehicles but ceased in 2015 without explanation. Driving licences and the NCT cost only a fraction in comparison.
Mike (Dublin )
Jan 2025 Filed under: registration
VRT estimate on a 2013 Mercedes CL 500?
Looking for VRT estimate on a 2013 Mercedes CL 500 4.6-litre V8 bi-turbo with 105k miles on the clock.
Thanks
Mark Butler (Galway)
Jan 2025 Filed under: VRT
Will I have to pay VAT importing a van from the North?
I want to import a Vauxhall Vivaro van from Northern Irelan; will I have to pay VAT when I bring it down to the south along with VRT?
Don Pidgeon (Offaly)
Jan 2025 Filed under: importing
Volvo EX40 or BYD Sealion 7?
I'm looking at the Volvo EX40 twin motor top spec at the moment. How would the Sealion 7 compare in terms of build and ride quality, refinement etc?
June Coates (Arklow)
Jan 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
Can I change my 2011 VW Golf's speed units?
Hey,
I have a 2011 VW Golf and it’s a UK import. I was just wondering am I able to change the digital dial and the speedometer to km/h? I’m a learner in Ireland so it would be easier for me to have it in km/h instead of mph.
Seoirse (Ireland )
Jan 2025 Filed under: learner
Can I buy a Chinese Aion V with English language?
Is it possible to have English language in the Aion V, to use in mainland China? I am French, living in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China.
Marcel GIBERTI (Shenyang, Liaoning,)
Jan 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
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