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How do I get into my Merc SL's boot?!
I am unable to open the boot-lid on my 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 SL roadster. I have been opening manually on key but lock appears to be broken as key does not catch and runs almost freely from side to side. Any other way to open boot-lid?
Gearoid O'Driscoll (Bandon)
Jul 2013 Filed under: fault
Why is my BMW 5 Series hesitating?
I have a 2005 BMW 5 Series Automatic. It hesitates at take-off or low speed when the accelerator is pressed. Then shoots off after a few seconds. It's as if it doesn't know what gear to choose, then drops a gear and flies. Fine in higher gears/speeds. Software reset and filter change has been done.
Thoughts?
Conor O'sullivan (Ashbourne)
Aug 2013 Filed under: automatic
Will a newer bumper fit my Corsa?
Will a rear bumper from a 2008 Opel Corsa fit my 2007 Opel Corsa five-door automatic?
Thank you
Jacinta
Jackie Maloney (Dublin)
Jul 2013 Filed under: bodywork
Cost to change Hyundai Tucson's belt?
What's the cost to change a Hyundai Tucson CRDi's timing belt? It's a 2.0-litre diesel.
T Quinn (Cork)
Aug 2017 Filed under: servicing
Does my diesel Avensis have a timing chain?
Please could you tell me if my 2012 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D diesel has a timing chain or belt?
Jeff Landeg (Port Talbot)
Aug 2017 Filed under: servicing
Can I change my Peugeot 3008's speedo?
Can the speedo on the new Peugeot 3008 SUV be changed from mph to kph and back?
John Freeman (Newry)
Aug 2017 Filed under: miscellaneous
Which high car to replace my BMW coupe?
I have a bad back so a hard-riding low car is out as I already have one a BMW 4 Series. I need a nice smooth and interesting to drive alternative that is higher up.
Declan McEvoy (Portlaoise)
Aug 2017 Filed under: choosing new car
Can you help me estimate a Niro's OMSP?
Determining the OMSP of a car that is not available within Ireland: yes, I have read through all of the Revenue documentation, and the only remaining variable in determining the VRT amount due is in determining the OMSP of the UK car. There are two Irish versions of this car, but there are FOUR in the UK. Only one of the four have previously been VRT'd, (I know this because it shows on the VRT calculator).
The car I wish to purchase is the top-spec, which includes front parking sensors, sunroof and high-spec sound system. What value could the Rosslare Office assign to these extras? What's worse, I rang Rosslare and they said that I have to purchase the car then register it, and only then can they tell me the OMSP of the car. This is too much of a risk. Please help if you can.
This car is a hybrid, hence the reason why only one of the four types have previously been imported.
Michael, Donegal.
Michael Carey (Letterkenny)
Aug 2017 Filed under: VRT
Will there be Budget changes for 2018 VRT?
Budget 2018 and the hybrid reduction amount of €1,500 on a new Kia Niro: in your opinion. would you expect this figure (VRT reduction) to increase, based on the fact that hybrids have not been selling very well this year (two per cent of total sales in Ireland), and the government needs to encourage hybrid sales. Hence, I would wait until the budget is announced before buying my 2018.
Thanking you as always for your expert opinion.
Michael Carey (Letterkenny)
Aug 2017 Filed under: VRT
Will hybrid VRT relief change in the Budget?
I would welcome your opinion on the upcoming 2018 Irish Budget in November. The current VRT relief on hybrid cars is €1,500. In light of current poor sales of hybrid cars in Ireland (two per cent of total Irish sales), do you see them raising this value or could they possibly withdraw it?
I ask this because I am planning to purchase a hybrid for 181 and I would like to take advantage of the 'increased' value.
Michael Carey (Letterkenny)
Aug 2017 Filed under: hybrid
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