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Can I fix my car under Level 5 rules?
Hi,
Under Level 5, garages are allowed to repair cars. My nearest main dealer (for a newish car) is in a different county, more than 5km away. Am I allowed to travel for a prearranged appointment?
Philip
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Oct 2020 Filed under: servicing
Should I get my Tesla Model 3 before Jan?
I’m looking to get a Tesla Model 3 on the company car scheme. Am I better taking delivery in December or January with the changes in VRT and the impact on BIK with the new rules?
Bob Brennan (Dublin)
Oct 2020 Filed under: business
Any more Ford Mondeos coming?
I've been a Mondeo driver forever. All good, no problems.
Do you know if the Mondeo will stay on sale in the Irish market? Dealers are coy about disclosing the full facts.
If I cannot have a lovely new Mondeo, what do you recommend? I like diesel and the Mondeo size suits me. Give me a few suggestions, please. My mortgage is now paid so I could go up a grade as a special treat...
Fergal Reidy (Celbridge County Kildare)
Oct 2020 Filed under: choosing new car
How much VRT to import a van from NI?
Hi,
We are hoping to import a van from NI and I understand that we have to pay VRT, but how is it calculated? Also is it more expensive to import a van that has more than three seats? The official websites are very confusing.
Brenda Coney
Oct 2020 Filed under: importing
Should NOx levy be refunded on export?
Hi
On 20/08/2020 I imported a car from Northern Ireland. I paid €1,494 VRT and €1,500 of NOx levy. For employment reasons on the 21/10/2020 I had a vehicle Export Examination and was granted a VRT refund of €1,464 less Revenue's admin of €100, so a repayable refund of €1364. No NOx repayment. On enquiring with Revenue I have been told that it was not refundable. Should the NOx levy be refunded too? Any help would be appreciated.
Stephen Mc Cready (Letterkenny)
Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT
Private motor tax on a VW Amarok?
What is the cost of private tax on a Volkswagen Amarok 160hp?
Gerry Clancy ( Kilrush Clare )
Oct 2020 Filed under: taxation
Will the VRT on my Mercedes reduce in 2021?
I bought a 2010 Mercedes 350 CDI; will the VRT go down in January as it will be a year older?
Ciara O Reilly (Dublin)
Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT
How to work out the VRT paid on a car?
Can I find out how much VRT was paid on a car?
Paul Hickey (Blarney)
Oct 2020 Filed under: VRT
How to change Peugeot 2008 units in speedo?
How do you change from kilometres to miles on a 2020 Peugeot 2008 SUV?
Valerie Anderson (Inverness)
Oct 2020 Filed under: mileage
Can you clarify 2021 EV taxes for business?
Hi,
My question relates to the 2021 Budget and the changes relating to BEV purchases as a company car. The information provided by the Government was particularly vague and I'm hoping that you can assist.
The proposal is to reduce the VRT rate from 14% to 7%; however it's unclear if the VRT rebate of €5,000 will remain for 2021 as there is mention of a reduction in this for cars over €40K, which basically includes the majority of normal BEVs as I believe it'll be on the OMSP. Do you know will there be any changes to the 0% BIK as I can't find any reference to this in Revenue documents, except for previous pre-2021 budget clarifications that the 0% BIK would be in place for BEVs purchased by the 31st December 2020.
Regards, Joe Boyle.
Joseph Boyle (Dublin)
Oct 2020 Filed under: business
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