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Would this car be exempt from VRT?
Hi there,
If I buy a car in NI and drive it in Portugal for seven months while living there, is it exempt from VRT?
John Belton (Dublin)
Jan 2021 Filed under: VRT
Do we pay VAT on UK-imported cars now?
If I import a second hand UK car (from England, Scotland or Wales) into the Republic of Ireland from 2021 on, am I liable to pay VAT and/or an import charge on top of the current VRT and NOx charge?
Keiron Fletcher (Meath)
Jan 2021 Filed under: importing
Can I pay the old VRT rate on import?
If I have imported a car from the UK on 29th Dec and booked online at the NCT centre but the inspection date is not until 12th Jan 2021, am I entitled to pay the old VRT rate? It's not my fault the centre is unable to look at my car until after the 31st Dec deadline.
Darren Horsfield (Leitrim Village)
Jan 2021 Filed under: VRT
Do I have to display N plates again?
I passed a driving test a number of years ago but allowed my two-year certificate of competency to expire and have to resit my driving test. On passing test again do I have to display N plates for two years again?
Adam F (Co Galway)
Dec 2020 Filed under: learner
How old is classic for motor tax?
How old must my (any) car be to qualify for classic motor tax in Ireland?
Thank you.
Maurice Hyland (Dublin)
Jan 2021 Filed under: taxation
Is the suspension comfy on this Mercedes?
Morning all, I hope youre well.
I'm looking at a used Mercedes C 220 d estate in AMG Line trim (2019), with passive sports suspension on 18-inch rims. Comfort and refinement are my priorities, after years of putting up with overly firm rides. Unfortunately, I can't test drive the car because of the current Covid lockdown. What do you reckon? Would my fillings loosen up or is it a more relaxed setup than that?
Any advice appreciated,
Jeremy
Jeremy Newell (London)
Dec 2020 Filed under: comfort
What discount on a new BMW X5?
Hi,
What will be a reasonable discount from an official BMW dealer when buying the new X5? just a rough idea on what we can expect to get please.
Thank you
Tom
Tom Boyle (Dublin)
Dec 2020 Filed under: choosing new car
Can I get insured on a car-van privately?
Is it possible to get insured on a small car-van for private use?
PJ Kielty (Ballina, Tipperary)
Dec 2020 Filed under: insurance
What colour for the Civic Type R Sport Line?
Hi.
What colours are available for the Honda Civic Type R Sport Line, please?
MIKLOS PENZES (LETTERMORE)
Dec 2020 Filed under: paintwork
What's up with my new Kadjar?
Hi,
I have a new Renault Kadjar 1.3 TCe 160 Iconic. Every time I turn on the speed alert, it promptly turns itself off again.
Please help
Graham Durgan (Irlam)
Jan 2021 Filed under: electrics
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