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What's the tax on a commercial SUV?
Hi,
I'm thinking of buying a commercial SUV; what is the tax rate on it?
Garoid Byrne (Dublin)
Nov 2016 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Should I import a high-spec Insignia from UK?
Hi,
I'm looking at buying a used car in the UK. We need a spacious, reliable and safe family car. The Vauxhall Insignia seems really great value for money. High spec models even. Are there any glaring problems with them? Say 2010 - 2011. They are cheaper than the Mondeo and Passat.
Ciarán.
Ciarán O'Neill (Athlone)
Nov 2016 Filed under: importing
Can I reclaim UK VAT on exporting a new car?
Hi,
I'm thinking of importing a new car from the UK. I am aware that I will need to pay VRT and VAT in Ireland. My question is whether I will be able to reclaim the UK VAT if I export the car immediately on purchase.
Jim Byrne (Dalkey)
Nov 2016 Filed under: importing
Do I pay VAT on importing a 2012 UK car?
I am looking at a car in the UK and I was given a VRT rate of €4,855. Do I also have to to pay VAT, or is the VRT inclusive? The price of the car is £11,490 for a 2012 model.
David Fraser (Clontarf)
Nov 2016 Filed under: VRT
Do you have data for the Honda RE4 SUV?
Performance and fuel consumption for Honda's RE4?
Lovemore Mabvurudza (Harare)
Nov 2016 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
Should I wait for the updated Skoda Octavia?
I was planning on buying a new Octavia in Feb and I've just seen the new one. Can get a deal on the old one now or is the new one worth waiting for?
Jim Reagan (Mullingar)
Nov 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Hyundai Tucson or SEAT Ateca?
Hyundai Tucson or SEAT Ateca? I can't decide! Which would you choose and why? I need a diesel, we have two kids and I commute about 150km a day in total.
Thanks
John Murray (Drogheda)
Nov 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Thinking of importing an American car...
Hi,
I am thinking about purchasing a US car that has just been registered in the UK. The car in question meets the UK IVA standards and passed all tests. The lights have also been adjusted to meet EU standards. I have two questions:
1. Is the IVA test good enough (the car hasn't really been driven much in the UK and looks to have all documents in check) or should I fork out for an independent test. Trying to minimize my spend as I will need it for VRT.
2. How much will VRT be on a 2014 5.7-litre?
Many thanks
Derek
Derek J (Dublin)
Nov 2016 Filed under: VRT
What's the noise in my Nissan Primera?
What's the whirring noise in my Nissan Primera 1.8 (2002)? It starts when the car is in motion not when stationary.
Leo Dunster (Oswestry)
Feb 2014 Filed under: fault
Thinking of replacing my Polo with a Fiesta...
Hi, I currently have a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, 1.2 65hp. I am thinking of trading it in and getting a Ford Fiesta. Is it as reliable as the Polo? Also, is the base 1.25 60hp engine enough for a car that is heavier and bigger than my Polo?
Tim Singleton (Banteer, Cork)
Nov 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
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