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How good is the Toyota Auris 1.2-litre engine?

How good is the Toyota Auris 1.2-litre petrol engine?

Tom Coughlan (Dublin)

Aug 2019 Filed under: choosing used car

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Do I need a van AND a car?!

Hi there,

I am looking to get a van. I wish to use it for commercial purposes as I am a fitness instructor and need to transport gear around. Also for personal use. It seems that I can ONLY use the van for commercial purposes and am denied insurance if it is for personal use as well. It seems unnecessary, and is an unfeasible cost, getting a car for personal use and the van for work. I cannot fit the work gear in a car, hence the need for a van. Any advice would be great!

Thanks a mill!

Aime Perkins

Aug 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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How to change pick-up to private?

Hi,

I have a 2001 Iveco pick-up; how can I change it to private classification from commercial?

Thanks

Micheal Conneely (Galway )

Aug 2019 Filed under: pick-up

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Can I rent a DeLorean in Ireland to drive?

Hello!

My name is Kira. My husband and I will travel to Ireland in September. And we would like to take a 2-3 hour ride on the legendary DeLorean DMC-12 in Dublin or Belfast for the experience and cool photos! Dates: ~8-22 September 2019. Tell me, please, is it possible? What documents are needed and how much will it cost?

Thanks for your reply, have a nice day!

Kira Kira (Saint-Petersburg)

Aug 2019 Filed under: miscellaneous

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Is my Jaguar's stop-start ok?

On my new Jaguar E-Pace, the stop-start system only turns the engine off for a maximum of 16 seconds; do you think this acceptable?

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Robert Hill (Tenbury Wells)

Aug 2019 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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How much is an imported Alpine A110 worth?

I have a VRT query on a 2018 Alpine A110 (just one year old to the day) with emissions of 138g/km and a list price in UK new of £51,080. It's not on the list of models on Revenue's web site; just looking for general guidence on what Revenue would describe the OMSP as?

Kevin Rooney (Dublin 4)

Aug 2019 Filed under: VRT

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What are the new BMW 330e seats like?

Hi there.

I'm interested in the new BMW 330e plug-in hybrid. I test drove the older version and found the sports seats very cramped (as I'm a big lad!). Have you any info on the G20 sports seats? Have they been improved/made bigger?

Austin Molloy (Dublin)

Aug 2019 Filed under: seating

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Will my private van be given a CVT still?

Hi there,

I’ve just bought a van it’s described as a goods vehicle on my registration document. I’m taxing it for private use as I’m not farming anymore. Do I need to get goods changed to private on the registration document? And how much will DOE test cost and will it be still tested in centre for vans?

Regards Catherine

Bridie Kenny ( Galway)

Aug 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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Motor tax on 2008 Mazda6?

Please advise on cost of motor tax for an 08 Mazda6 petrol 1.8?

Noreen Tiernan

Aug 2019 Filed under: taxation

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Any VRT on importing an electric car?

If importing a one-year-old EV from UK (no VAT due) where EV grants have been paid, will I have to pay VRT in Ireland?

Michael Neylon (Corofin)

Aug 2019 Filed under: electric cars

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