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Can a sole trader claim back lease payments?
Hi
I need to buy a new or second hand car. I'm thinking of going the leasing route because I have been told that I can put it through our business, which is a sole trader business, as an expense and we can claim it all back against our income. Also, I'm told that, as we are sole traders, we are exempt from benefit in kind. It sounds to good to be true!
Look forward to your advice
Shane Cox (Moycullen Galway)
Dec 2015 Filed under: finance
Is this oil ok for my Toyota Avensis?
Hi
I have a 2011 Toyota Avensis diesel. Would SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil be ok for it?
Darren Carey (Dublin)
Jan 2016 Filed under: servicing
Can you help my buy my first car?
I am in the market to buy my first car. I have looked at a 2007 Volkswagen Polo for €5,500 with 80,000 miles; a 2009 Renault Clio with 50,000 miles for €5,500; and a 2007 Opel Corsa with 110,000 miles for €4,500 (all 1.2). It is important to purchase a car that will help to keep my insurance and maintenance costs low.
Any advice on these cars or others that I should consider would be greatly appreciated. Is the best method of purchasing through a dealership?
Niamh, Limerick
Niamh McCrann (Limerick)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Worth importing a van for private use?
Hi,
I'm looking at importing a Volkswagen T5 or 2006-2007 SWB Kombi, 2.0 TDI diesel, windows and seats in the back with no bulkhead. First thing is, can I tax and insure it privately? Secondly, could I buy a commercial van in Ireland, remove the bulkhead, add rear windows and seats and tax and insure privately for roughly same price as import?
Thanks in advance for your experience.
Brian
Brian Mulroy (Drogheda)
Jan 2016 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Have you a review of the Skoda Superb Combi?
Hello,
Do you have a review of the 2016 Skoda Superb Combi L&K?
Eric Walsh (Dublin)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
What's a 2010 Nissan Qashqai diesel worth?
What's a 2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 diesel SV with low mileage in excellent condition worth? Spare never used and one driver.
Mick Melody
Jan 2016 Filed under: used car values
Is the Land Cruiser getting a Fiat engine?
Hi,
I've been told that the new Toyota Land Cruiser will have a 2.8-litre Fiat engine. Is there any truth in this? I know it's changing from its 3.0-litre engine to the 2.8, but I'm just wondering who makes the new engine?
Thanks
Dave O Sullivan (Wexford)
Jan 2016 Filed under: future engines
Should I go for a Saab 9-3 estate?
I am looking at a second hand Saab 9-3 Ttid estate from 2011. Should I be worried by the fact that Saabs are no longer in production for parts etc?
Richard Gelletlie (Wicklow)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the best supermini right now?
What's the best small family car or supermini of 2016? In terms of value for money, economy, driveability.
Don Naughton (Galway)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Which auto is best for nervous drivers?
Which is the best automatic car with hill assistance to buy for a nervous driver?
Jean Doyle (Laois)
Jan 2016 Filed under: automatic
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