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Focus 1.6 - petrol or diesel?
Hi,
I am thinking of buying an 09 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel, but I have no knowledge in terms of engine services or what type is better between 1.6 petrol and 1.6 diesel.
Thanks
Gino Natural (Portlaoise )
Feb 2020 Filed under: reliability
NOx levy on a 2017 Skoda Octavia TDI?
What is the NOx tax on a 2017 Skoda Octavia 2.0 diesel - SEL model, CO2 is 113g/km.
Michael Garde (Midleton)
Jan 2020 Filed under: VRT
Is an old camper treated like a classic?
Hi,
I wanted to find out what limits are on camper insurance and tax if the vehicle is older than 30 years? What class of tax and insurance does it fall into and does it require NCT/VRT testing? Are there mileage restrictions on vintage insurance?
Any advice appreciated.
David Geraghty (Cork)
Jan 2020 Filed under: insurance
Age limit on 'subscribe and drive' services?
Hi,
I would like to know what age restriction limit there is for the subscribe and drive service, since I am 81 years old? My driving licence renewal date is Feb 2023.
Thank you.
Herbert Van Den Burg (Westport)
Jan 2020 Filed under: miscellaneous
How much to import a 2016 Toyota Verso?
I was thinking about importing a 2016 Toyota Verso 1.6 diesel and I’m just wondering how much roughly will it cost to import. It has 50,000 miles on the clock I know it may very depending on spec. But with duty and the new charge?
Bryan Morton (Cavan)
Jan 2020 Filed under: importing
Can I appeal VRT estimate before paying?
Hi,
I imported a Nissan Skyline and the VRT being sought is a little over €20k. Can I appeal it before paying? The car cost me €8.5k.
Mark O'Reilly (Skibbereen)
Jan 2020 Filed under: VRT
I imported a car from Japan and need help...
Hello,
I got a 1999 Toyota Cresta 2.0 auto petrol in from Japan in November. I went to the VRT/NCT office to get the reg and, as I was missing one document, was told to come back after Xmas. Nobody said anything about the NOx charge coming in 2020...
So now I have to pay this charge even though I have the NOx/CO2 numbers for the car from the seller in Japan. Also, the VRT came in at €5,500; this a crazy price for a 1999 car - Revenue thinks the car is worth €20,000 and it's actually only worth €4,000 or €5,000 at most; I cannot pay this amount so what can I do?
Mike Grant (Waterford)
Jan 2020 Filed under: importing
What is the OMSP for the Tesla Model 3?
What is the OMSP on Tesla Model 3 new? Not listed on Revenue's site.
Bill Riordan (CORK)
Jan 2020 Filed under: VRT
Is the NOx tax in place for used diesel car?
Hi,
Is the new 2020 NOx in place for imported used diesel cars yet? And if so where do I get definitive NOx rating for a Ford Mondeo 2.0 Titanium TDCi 148bhp estate? If not, is there a start date?
Thank you
Dan
Daniel Carney (Cork)
Jan 2020 Filed under: VRT
How to calculate VAT on a UK import?
If I am buying a new car in the UK and I have to pay Irish VAT, what figure do I use to calculate the VAT? Is it the UK price inclusive or exclusive of VAT converted to Euro?
M Cassidy
Jan 2020 Filed under: importing
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