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What to buy with up to €12,000 to spend?

Looking for model recommendations for a used car. My requirements: automatic, cruise control, air conditioning, 1.6-2.0-litre, €10,000-12,000 available.

David Murphy (Dundalk)

Jun 2020 Filed under: choosing used car

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NOx charge on a 2010 Skoda Octavia?

Do you know the NOx charge for a 2010 Skoda Octavia diesel 1.6 105hp, rated at 119g/km?

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Michael Downes (Crusheen)

Jun 2020 Filed under: VRT

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Motor tax on a 1.2-litre petrol car?

How much is tax on 1.2-litre petrol car?

Anne Lawless (Athlone)

Jun 2020 Filed under: taxation

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Tax to import a Land Rover Defender?

I have a 2007 Land Rover Defender diesel 2.4 in the UK. I will be moving It to Ireland this summer; what will the taxation and import duty be?

Janice Taberer (Chelmsford)

Jun 2020 Filed under: importing

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How much VRT on a BMW Z3?

Roughly how much VRT would be on a 2.0-litre BMW Z3 from the UK? Option is not on the VRT calculator.

Thanks.

Mike Cremin (Midleton)

Jun 2020 Filed under: VRT

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How much to privately tax a Nissan Navara?

How much to tax Nissan Navara privately in Ireland for a year?

Patrick Cahill (Wicklow )

Jun 2020 Filed under: taxation

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Looking for used electric or hybrid SUV...

Hi,

I am in the market for second hand car and would like to buy a small hybrid or electric SUV; what would you suggest? I am very confused as there are so many different cars out there now. I have been looking at the CH-R and Kona Electric, but think they are overpriced. Do you think now is a good time to buy or should I wait?

Catherine, Dublin

CATHERINE OCONNOR (DALKEY)

Jun 2020 Filed under: choosing used car

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How to verify my car has been scrapped?

I have just passed an old car over to a scrappage company. I am now becoming concerned that the scrapper does not have a legitimate permit. The company owner collected the car from my house and signed the registration document, which he asked me to countersign and post off to the vehicle reg. offices in Shannon (to notify change of ownership). I still have the registration document. What should I do?

BRIAN MURPHY (Furbo)

Jun 2020 Filed under: scrappage

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Used Avensis or Passat for 25k a year?

I do on average 25,000km a year. Live in the country. I have a choice between 142 1.6 Volkswagen Passat (246,000km, €8,800), 142 1.6 VW Passat (180,000km, €9,500), 131 2.0 Toyota Avensis (198,000km €8,950) or 2012 2.0 Avensis (146,000km €8,000).

Advice welcome

James McDonagh (Curry)

Jun 2020 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is my Tucson clutch covered by warranty?

Is my 2016 Tucson clutch covered by warranty?

Martin Moore (Dublin)

May 2020 Filed under: warranty

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