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Petrol, hybrid or diesel for my next car?
Hello
I'm unsure whether I should opt for hybrid, diesel or petrol for my next car. I drive approx 80km per day, mainly national roads. I am interested in hybrid, but considering I drive very little in town/city environments, I'm not sure it's the best option. I'd love your opinion as everyone I speak to seems to have conflicting advice.
Many thanks
Eimear Morrison (Roscommon)
Jan 2019 Filed under: hybrid
Explain how VRT works on extras...
Can you explain how VRT is calculated on optional extras on an imported car? I understand there is a sliding scale depending on age of car. For example what is the additional VRT on a 2017 BMW 520 with €10,000 extras?
William Neale (Dublin)
Jan 2019 Filed under: VRT
Which car has all these bits of equipment?
What car has auto park assist, electric opening sunroof, automatic gearbox, diesel engine and auto tailgate?
Tom Berry (Menstrie)
Jan 2019 Filed under: optional extras
Need room in a 2016 car for my three kids...
Looking for a car that would fit three car seats in back... don't want a seven-seater... for a five-year old, two-year old and new born. Will be changing to a 2016 at the most - any info would be great.
Aoife Flynn (Co Waterford)
Jan 2019 Filed under: child or baby seats
How much to tax my imported Volvo S60?
I'm importing a Volvo S60 registered in the UK on 27 March 2008; how much will the car tax be in Ireland? Engine size: 1,984cc, 227g/km CO2 emissions.
Mr Monahan (Lee, London)
Jan 2019 Filed under: taxation
What do I need to tax my car-van as a CV?
What do I need to tax my car-van on commercial tax?
Sydney James Hill (Ballinsloe)
Jan 2019 Filed under: taxation
How would you rate the diesel Hyundai Kona?
How would you rate the 2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6 diesel automatic? Is it as reliable?
Marlene Zammit (Malta)
Jan 2019 Filed under: choosing new car
Should I go for a Mazda6 diesel now?
Just read your review on the Mazda6. Is it wise to buy a diesel nowadays considering all the bad press? Do you think the government will come down on diesels hard in the future as all you can hear is "dirty diesel"? Or would you advise one to go for a hybrid instead?
Patrick Collins (Dublin)
Jan 2019 Filed under: choosing new car
Is my Nissan Juke's start-stop ok?
On start-stop on a Nissan Juke, is it normal for the engine to completely cut out so you have to start it again through the ignition if you take your seat belt off?
Lindsay Pidcock (Redditch )
Jan 2019 Filed under: miscellaneous
What's the best hybrid SUV?
Hi,
I’m currently driving a 2017 Nissan Qashqai SVE and looking to trade to a 17 or 18-reg plug-in hybrid of a similar size and spec level. Budget of about €30k including my car's trade value. What would you recommend? I do mainly city driving so hoping the hybrid would offer some savings.
Thanks
Dara Weston (Dublin)
Jan 2019 Filed under: hybrid
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