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Should valves be changed with tyres?

Auto services changed my tyres, but not valves. Is it legal?

Renate Stepina (Virginia )

Aug 2019 Filed under: tyres

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Looking for family car for about €17,000...

Looking to buy a five-seat family car with a budget of around €17k. The car will be used mostly for short journey commutes with some long journeys. Currently have 2004 SEAT Alhambra 1.9 TDI. Do about 12 to 13k a year so looking for something reliable and fairly roomy.

Leo OHara (Galway)

Aug 2019 Filed under: family car

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How much extra to pay tax quarterly?

A 3.5-litre car has a road tax of €1,809. How much does it cost if it is paid every quarter? And what is the APR?

Sincerely

Tom

Thomas Hughes (Dublin )

Aug 2019 Filed under: taxation

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Why has the BMW X5 road tax of just €333?

Why has the BMW X5 road tax of just €333?

Janos Balazs (Kildare)

Aug 2019 Filed under: taxation

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How much to tax this Ford Transit?

How much is it to tax a Ford Transit Custom 2.2 TDCi 125hp crew van with six seats?

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Bernie O Toole (Galway)

Jul 2019 Filed under: taxation

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Amarok, Ranger or Navara pick-up?

Hi there, hoping you can guide me in the right direction as I am torn between the VW Amarok, Ranger and the Nissan NP 300. I wont be using it for construction just merely for leisurely use so efficiency will have a part to play in my decision.

Looking for your advice.

Regards,

Ronan

Ronan Scroope (Cork)

Jun 2019 Filed under: pick-up

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How much to tax a Toyota Hilux 3.0?

Hi,

I'm an approved seasonal none VAT-registered angling guide with the tourist board and need to upgrade from my old commercial L200 pick-up truck and was thinking of buying an 06 Vigo Toyota Hilux 3.0,  UK-plated. But I hear it is now very difficult to get commercial tax and if I tax it privately what would it cost plus the duty?

Thanks.

Ken Hall (Tourmakeedy)

Jun 2019 Filed under: taxation

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VRT on MPV converted to camper?

Hi,

I'm thinking of buying a 15-year-old second hand MPV with a wheelchair ramp for converting to a camper. It is J1 "A" VRT vehicle category and M1 EU classification. Will there be VRT payable on the conversion or is it ok if already classified as J1"A"?

Thanks for any advice you can give

Kay

Kay Mitchels (Cork)

Jun 2019 Filed under: VRT

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Can I privately run a Nissan Navara?

Hello,

I work as a care assistant, I do not have a company; can I buy a 2016 Nissan Navara 2.3 automatic and transfer insurance from private car to the Navara and pay tax to CO2 emission and pay €750?

David A (Youghal)

Jul 2019 Filed under: taxation

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How much to privately tax an Amarok?

How much is the private road tax on a 2.0-litre version of the Amarok? I’ve seen €660, €750 and €1,200 online? Is it based on the CO2 or engine size?

Joe

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Joe Devaney (Sligo)

Jul 2019 Filed under: taxation

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