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Any extra tax costs to convert to a crew cab?

If I wanted to convert a Ford Custom commerical van to a crew cab for private use, will I have to pay on top of the conversion cost and tax off the engine?

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Joe Murphy

Oct 2020 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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