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I imported a car from Japan and need help...
Hello,
I got a 1999 Toyota Cresta 2.0 auto petrol in from Japan in November. I went to the VRT/NCT office to get the reg and, as I was missing one document, was told to come back after Xmas. Nobody said anything about the NOx charge coming in 2020...
So now I have to pay this charge even though I have the NOx/CO2 numbers for the car from the seller in Japan. Also, the VRT came in at €5,500; this a crazy price for a 1999 car - Revenue thinks the car is worth €20,000 and it's actually only worth €4,000 or €5,000 at most; I cannot pay this amount so what can I do?
Mike Grant (Waterford)
Jan 2020 Filed under: importing
What is the OMSP for the Tesla Model 3?
What is the OMSP on Tesla Model 3 new? Not listed on Revenue's site.
Bill Riordan (CORK)
Jan 2020 Filed under: VRT
Is the NOx tax in place for used diesel car?
Hi,
Is the new 2020 NOx in place for imported used diesel cars yet? And if so where do I get definitive NOx rating for a Ford Mondeo 2.0 Titanium TDCi 148bhp estate? If not, is there a start date?
Thank you
Dan
Daniel Carney (Cork)
Jan 2020 Filed under: VRT
How to calculate VAT on a UK import?
If I am buying a new car in the UK and I have to pay Irish VAT, what figure do I use to calculate the VAT? Is it the UK price inclusive or exclusive of VAT converted to Euro?
M Cassidy
Jan 2020 Filed under: importing
ISOFIX in a Peugeot Partner van?
Hello,
I am buying a commercial van, a 172 Peugeot Partner with three seats in the front. Can you tell me if there is ISOFIX installed please?
Dan Roberts (Kildare)
Jan 2020 Filed under: child or baby seats
How much to ask for a damaged 1999 Colt?
Want to get rid of a 99 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 (bit of cosmetic damage on the side but driving really well). Any idea how much I should ask for it?
Ruth Palmer (Naas)
Jan 2020 Filed under: used car values
NOx levy on a 2019 Mercedes E 220 d?
What would the NOx charge be on a 2019 Mercedes E 220 d SE with CO2 emissions of 122g/km, powered by 1,950cc diesel engine?
Veronica, Cork
Veronica Brennan (Cork)
Jan 2020 Filed under: VRT
Do I need to weigh my Peugeot Partner?
I have a Peugeot Partner Van that was imported from UK. It is VRT'd and due for a commercial test. Do I need a weigh docket before it is tested, or before it is taxed at the commercial weight? Its mass in service is 1,406kg according to the V5.
John Joy (Listowel)
Jan 2020 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Will an imported Rifter be under warranty?
Buying a used Peugeot Rifter in the UK. Reading online that warranty will not be honoured here in Ireland. Is this true or how can I find out?
Brian Duke (Strokestown)
Jan 2020 Filed under: warranty
Are EV range figures based on 100% battery?
Hi,
All the articles I read say that electric car batteries should only be charged to 80/85 per cent. Are the published range figures based on 100 per cent or 80 per cent charging?
Thanks, Philip
PS: For me, electric cars will only become realistic when they have a real world range of 600km.
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Jan 2020 Filed under: electric cars
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