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Will my BMW 220i's tax change in 2021?
Hi,
I'm considering buying a car in the UK. It is a BMW 220i and has a 1,998cc engine. I would hope to have it registered in Ireland before the end of Dec 2020. I understand that the motor tax on higher-emitting engines is going to change from 2021, but is it likely that the tax on this car would be increased greatly?
Thank you for your assistance.
Mary
Mary Newe (Dublin)
Dec 2020 Filed under: taxation
Should I stick with BMW diesel for now?
I drive 65,000km a year, mostly to Dublin, Cork and Galway and Dublin Airport. I have owned four 520d M Sports and on average get 40mpg. I am changing again and very interested in hybrid and considering a 530e M Sport with 26,000km on it. I change the car about every 15 months as I do high mileage and would like to go greener but running costs are my main concern. Currently I get the VAT back on diesel as I am VAT registered. I'm conscious that we will eventually have to go this way and wondering should I make that move now. What do you think?
Howard Simpson (Ballymoe)
Dec 2020 Filed under: choosing new car
When is the updated Kia Picanto here?
When is the updated Kia Picanto going on sale in Ireland?
Colum Madden (Galway)
Dec 2020 Filed under: choosing new car
About to buy a Nissan X-Trail van...
Hi there,
I am about to purchase a Nissan X-Trail 1.6 two-seat diesel van for private use. What will the annual motor tax be and what mpg should I expect?
Eddie HOWLEY (KILKENNY)
Dec 2020 Filed under: taxation
How much is the VW Grand California?
Will the Grand California ever be available in California? How much do they go for?
Thanks!
Robert
Robert Young (Sonoma)
Dec 2020 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Does my Audi A3 petrol have belt or chain?
Does my Audi A3 S line, petrol 16 valve, 2.0-litre quattro engine have a timing belt or chain drive?
Peter Humphreys (Fraserburgh)
Dec 2020 Filed under: servicing
Can I tax a Ford Connect privately?
I have just bought a Ford Connect. I am a PAYE electrician. Can I tax the van privately or commercially and have my wife as a second driver?
Seamus Ó Sullivan (Killarney)
Dec 2020 Filed under: commercial vehicle
VRT exempt: should I import from the UK?
I'm VRT exempt so would it be worth my while importing a nearly new car from UK?
Gerard Fleming (Cork)
Dec 2020 Filed under: VRT
I have €4,000 to buy my first car...
Hi,
I'm a student from Dublin looking to buy my first car. Budget is small, around €4,000. Obviously a small engine will be cheaper insurance-wise and grand for driving in Dublin, but I would be driving to Ennis and back once or twice a month (500km ish). Is a 1.0-litre too small,? Should iIlook for something bigger?
Mark Boyle
Dec 2020 Filed under: choosing used car
Need a wide-opening front door please...
I'm looking for a vehicle that has a wide opening front door so my daughter can get in in a wheelchair.
Betty Leuthauser (Dittmer,. Mo. )
Dec 2020 Filed under: wheelchair
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