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About to buy a Nissan X-Trail van...

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I am about to purchase a Nissan X-Trail 1.6 two-seat diesel van for private use. What will the annual motor tax be and what mpg should I expect?

Eddie HOWLEY (KILKENNY)

Dec 2020 Filed under: taxation

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How much is the VW Grand California?

Will the Grand California ever be available in California? How much do they go for?

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Robert

Robert Young (Sonoma)

Dec 2020 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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Does my Audi A3 petrol have belt or chain?

Does my Audi A3 S line, petrol 16 valve, 2.0-litre quattro engine have a timing belt or chain drive?

Peter Humphreys (Fraserburgh)

Dec 2020 Filed under: servicing

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Can I tax a Ford Connect privately?

I have just bought a Ford Connect. I am a PAYE electrician. Can I tax the van privately or commercially and have my wife as a second driver?

Seamus Ó Sullivan (Killarney)

Dec 2020 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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VRT exempt: should I import from the UK?

I'm VRT exempt so would it be worth my while importing a nearly new car from UK?

Gerard Fleming (Cork)

Dec 2020 Filed under: VRT

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I have €4,000 to buy my first car...

Hi,

I'm a student from Dublin looking to buy my first car. Budget is small, around €4,000. Obviously a small engine will be cheaper insurance-wise and grand for driving in Dublin, but I would be driving to Ennis and back once or twice a month (500km ish). Is a 1.0-litre too small,? Should iIlook for something bigger?

Mark Boyle

Dec 2020 Filed under: choosing used car

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Need a wide-opening front door please...

I'm looking for a vehicle that has a wide opening front door so my daughter can get in in a wheelchair.

Betty Leuthauser (Dittmer,. Mo. )

Dec 2020 Filed under: wheelchair

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I am importing a motorbike from the UK...

Hi,

I want to import a motorcycle from mainland UK. I have a couple of questions about the registration documents required. My bike will be brought into Ireland inside a van. What document do I need to produce to prove the date of entry into Ireland? Does the V5c needs to be in my name? I am asking because I am buying from a dealer and not sure how long it takes for the V5c to comeback with my name or how does it work?

Cesar Scrochi (Dublin)

Dec 2020 Filed under: importing

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Private motor tax on new Ford Ranger?

Hi,

Could you give me a price to privately tax a 2020 2.0-litre Ford Ranger Wildtrak?

Thanks

Michael Waters (Enniscorthy)

Dec 2020 Filed under: taxation

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Belt or chain in a 2011 Audi A3?

Does my 2011 Audi A3 Sportback have a cambelt or chain and when does it need changing?

Asif Hussain (Longton)

Dec 2020 Filed under: servicing

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