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How do I claim back VAT on a UK car?
I'm thinking of purchasing a 'Vat Qualifying' car in the UK that is two years old. Do I get the money off the retail price from the dealer or how do I claim back the VAT element?
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Tim Rafferty (Dublin)
Mar 2016 Filed under: importing
Citroen Berlingo Multispace: good for dogs?
Is the Citroen Berlingo Multispace a reliable car? What are its weaknesses? I'm involved with training dogs for a charity and ease of cleaning is one of the issues.
Thank you,
Mike
Michael Ho (Dublin)
Mar 2016 Filed under: commercial vehicle
I'd like to bring my car to the UK with me...
Hi,
I am a student studying in a UK university and looking to bring my Irish car from home over here. I'm going to be studying on my course for another two years after this year and then hope to return back to Ireland post-graduation. How do I go about bringing my car over? As far as I know, the AA (my insurance company) will cover me in the UK just like they cover me in Ireland at no extra cost. The car is also already taxed for the year. I'd preferably like to keep the Irish plates on to avoid the hassle of changing plates now and then back again in the future.
Thank you.
John Joe
Mar 2016 Filed under: importing
Is the Volkswagen Caddy the best van?
Hello, I am looking to buy a small van, and I have being told that I should only be thinking of the Volkswagen Caddy. Are Caddys so reliable that it's my only choice? I would also like to know what are the common issues with Caddys.
Kind regards
Kaara
Kaara Zadeh
Mar 2016 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Which car for three kids and two dogs?
What's the best car that fits three car seats and two dogs?
Richard Collumb (Dublin)
Mar 2016 Filed under: child or baby seats
What's the value of my 2015 Mercedes CLA?
What will be the book value of black 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Urban with neon light pack and 11,000km on the clock?
Michael Nolan (Waterford)
Mar 2016 Filed under: used car values
How much to move BMW to Irish plates?
How much would it cost to change an English 2010 BMW 116d to Irish plates please?
Maria Cosgrove (Lisdoonvarna)
Mar 2016 Filed under: VRT
Can I retrofit Bluetooth to my Skoda?
Hi there, do you know if I can get factory Bluetooth fitted retrospectively on a 2012 Skoda estate and if so who would do it?
Thanks,
Karen
Karen Cahill (Naas)
Mar 2016 Filed under: Bluetooth
Could my Sorento be sitting lower than before?
I just bought a used 2008 Kia Sorento. Garage arranged for NCT etc. New rear shocks were done. Now the Sorento seems lower, not as much clearance from tyre to wheel arch. What could it be?
Sarah Johnston (Fethard)
Mar 2016 Filed under: NCT
Can I lease a van with bad credit?
Hi,
I tried to buy a new small van this year, but have bad credit. Can I still lease a small van?
Declan Martin (Offaly)
Mar 2016 Filed under: finance
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