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Can you explain the VAT import rules?
I am from Cyprus and I intend to buy a three-year-old used car that is "VAT qualifying" and worth €18,000. The car I'll import from Cyprus.
Please explain the VAT procedure
Andreas Constantinides (Nicosia)
Feb 2017 Filed under: importing
Will the Volkswagen software affect tax?
Will the software update affect my road tax?
Hugh Murphy (Ballydesmond )
Jan 2017 Filed under: taxation
What to look for on Megane estate?
When was the Renault Megane Estate TomTom 1.5 diesel introduced to the market? Is there anything a potential buyer ought be aware of?
Robert Foley (Cork)
Jan 2017 Filed under: reliability
Tell me more about the new Audi Q5.
Hi, do you know if the new Audi Q5 will be sold in 190hp diesel, automatic with front-wheel drive or will they be quattro only with this engine/gearbox combination? Is the quattro permanent or part time or how does it work?
Many thanks...
Pwh, Galway
Pat Higgens (Galway)
Jan 2017 Filed under: choosing new car
How much VRT on imported BMW 730d?
Hi,
How much VRT would be paid on a 2012 BMW 730d? I don't have the reg, hence the question.
Thanks in advance
Jim Kennedy (Thurles/tipperary)
Jan 2017 Filed under: VRT
How reliable is the Volkswagen Tiguan?
How is the Volkswagen Tiguan rated for quality and reliability?
Patrick Reilly (Dublin 13)
Jan 2017 Filed under: choosing used car
Peugeot 308: will three child seats fit?
Will a Peugeot 308 take three car seats on the back seat?
Jim O'Driscoll (Enniskeane )
Jan 2017 Filed under: child or baby seats
How to sort out ownership of NI car?
I swapped my old van and SUV for an 09 Hyundai Coupe on NI plates and I filled out the log book when I bought it and sent it away to Swansea like it said on it. They have sent it back saying that I need to sort out the log book over in Ireland. Where do I go to do something like that?
Jason Ryan (Limerick)
Jan 2017 Filed under: importing
Which €25,000 crossover to go for?
Hi,
I am looking at buying a second-hand (161 or 162) SUV, value approx €25,000. I drive 80 miles a day on fairly good roads for work, and mainly rural roads. Have had test drives on both the Nissan Qashqai and Renault Kadjar and they are both a bit big, although the Renault Captur is too small.
Any suggestions on "inbetween" sizes? Don't have kids so big boots and roomy cabins are not important. More interested in sturdy and reliable.
Thanks
C Power (Wexford)
Jan 2017 Filed under: choosing used car
Automatic Hyundai ix35: higher tax?
Hello, in your review of the Hyundai ix35 CRDi 2.0-litre on November 24, 2010 you state that the CO2 emissions are 147g/km. I have bought that model registered in 2011 and the emissions are 187g/km on the reg. cert resulting in much higher road tax.
Can you explain the difference please?
Thank you
Seamus Hennessy (Tipperary)
Jan 2017 Filed under: taxation
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