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Is my UK Toyota warranty ok in Ireland?
Hi,
I recently purchased a 2018 Toyota Yaris hybrid from a used dealer, which was a UK import and I changed my registration to Ireland. The car has a five-year warranty; is this applicable in Ireland?
Thanks
Jacob Anselm (Dublin)
Nov 2020 Filed under: warranty
Will my Astra fail its NCT because of the key?
Hi,
I have a 2006 Opel Astra. The electronic button on my key doesn't work. Will my car fail the NCT for using the key manually?
Moira Hannafin (Tralee)
Nov 2020 Filed under: NCT
Is the 2006 Volkswagen Polo a reliable car?
Is the 2006 Volkswagen Polo a reliable car? I'm used to an 03 Golf, which was excellent; I need a reliable car on a tight budget.
Catherine Prior (Galway)
Nov 2020 Filed under: reliability
Belt or chain in my 2011 Astra petrol?
Hi there,
I have a 2011 Opel Astra H, 1.4-litre petrol car. Does this have a timing belt or chain and how many miles or years should this be changed after?
Thanks!
Eric Walshe (Passage West)
Nov 2020 Filed under: servicing
What will the 2021 Tesla Model cost in 2021?
Hi,
What will the Tesla Model 3 cost from 1 January 2021 based on the Budget 2021 changes and no VRT rebate?
Bill Shan (Dublin)
Oct 2020 Filed under: pricing
Where to find a used LR Defender?
Where will I find a used Land Rover Defender to buy?
Margaret Mooney (London)
Nov 2020 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I upgrade my 2021 Tiguan?
Hi,
I am planning on buying a Volkswagen Tiguan Elegance 1.5 petrol in the New Year; as it comes with 19-inch wheels and I like my comfort should I get Adaptive Chassis Control as an extra?
Thanks
James Duffy (Dunleer Co Louth)
Nov 2020 Filed under: choosing new car
Where to get Mercedes Vito CoC for import?
Hi,
I need to get a CoC for a Mercedes Vito that I imported from the UK. The V5 certificate from the DVLA in the UK shows higher CO2 emissions than the official Mercedes figure. Is a CoC easy to get? There are many sites offering them but they have a whiff of scam of them and I wonder if I did get one from them, would it be acceptable to Revenue?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Séamus
Séamus Greene (Killenny)
Nov 2020 Filed under: importing
Private motor tax on 2012 Peugeot Partner?
Please advise cost of motor tax for a 2012 Peugeot Partner 1.6 diesel (private tax).
Thank you
Aileen Daly (Dublin)
Nov 2020 Filed under: taxation
Thoughts on importing my trike?
Hi,
I am planning to bring my Honda Goldwing Trike from the UK to Ireland. Firstly due to having a vehicle into the country and VRT exempt on transfer of residency (TOR), will I be able to bring my trike in exempt under the same TOR? If not and VRT has to be paid could you give an idea on how much this would be please? The Trike is 27 years old and the 1500 GL model.
Thank you.
Kevin Farrer (Foxford)
Oct 2020 Filed under: importing
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