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VRT rate to import a Land Rover Defender?

Hello,

We are planning to buy a 2012 Land Rover Defender N1 from the UK. It's a five-seat utility model. Will the VRT charge be 13.5 per cent?

Alan Walsh (Oranmore )

Jun 2020 Filed under: VRT

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Tax and insurance on a 2009 Toyota RAV4?

What's the annual road tax on a 2009 Toyota RAV4 D4D? Will the insurance be high on it as well?

Jacqui Turvey (Carrick )

Jun 2020 Filed under: taxation

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Looking for a three-seat LR Defender...

I am looking to buy a three-seat Land Rover Defender. I work abroad for a foreign company so I'm wondering if I would be able to apply for Commercial Road Tax?

John Keogh (Cork)

Jun 2020 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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How much to tax a 2015 Ford Focus diesel?

Just bought a 2015 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel car. How much do I need to tax it for the year please?

Michael Laffan (Dublin City)

Jun 2020 Filed under: taxation

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How to find a car's NOx value quickly?

I'm looking at importing a car and this NOx is confusing me. Is there a quick way of finding a NOx value for a car?

Cathal Hughes (Dublin 12)

Jun 2020 Filed under: VRT

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VRT and NOx levy for 161 Audi A4 TDI?

Hi guys,

Having some trouble finding the correct quote for VRT and NOx on a 161 Audi A4 190hp; any help much appreciated.

Brian Kelly (Cavan)

Jun 2020 Filed under: VRT

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Can I change my Micra's speedometer?

I have a 2012 Nissan Micra and I would like to change the speedometer from mph to km/h; is this possible?

Niamh Lynch (Cork)

Jun 2020 Filed under: electrics

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Can I get scrappage on an off-road car?

Can I get a scrappage scheme on off-road cars?

John Downey (Macroom)

Jun 2020 Filed under: scrappage

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New Honda Civic or VW Golf?

Hi,

I'm currently looking at 1.5 petrol Honda Civic or 1.5 Volkswagen Golf. Which would be the better choice? Doing mostly motorway miles, 15,000 per year. Also which one would have more room in the back for two kids?

Thanks.

Gavin Moran (Dublin )

Jun 2020 Filed under: choosing new car

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VRT on a 2009 Nissan Micra from the UK?

Hi,

If I bought an 09 Nissan Micra from the UK for £2,000 what would the VRT rate be please?

Jason Currill (Kilkenny )

Jun 2020 Filed under: VRT

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