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MINI Countryman hybrid or Toyota RAV4?

Hi,

I love MINIs and I wanted to trade my 2019 T-Roc 1.5 for a Countryman SE All4, the new facelifted one and the reason is I want to get better fuel economy and the joy of driving. But then my wife suggested I look at the Toyota RAV4 hybrid, which is much more practical, especially as we have an 18-month-old girl and soon another boy coming on the 20th of November. So, can you compare the RAV4 to the Countryman: which will be the best on fuel consumption? My average T-Roc consumption is 7.1 litres/100km.

Thank you so much.

Chee Yin Ng (Dublin)

Aug 2020 Filed under: choosing new car

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When to replace a 2011 Fiesta's belt?

When do I need to replace the timing belt on a 2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Trend powershift?

William Smith (Rustenburg)

Aug 2020 Filed under: servicing

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Can a farmer use the herd no. for CV tax?

Can a farmer still use their herd number instead of a VAT no. to avail of commercial vehicle tax rate on a 4x4 like a Toyota Land Cruiser or Hilux etc? This was the case in the past but has this changed?

Fintan Cassidy (Blessington)

Jul 2020 Filed under: taxation

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Can I import a Defender as an 11-seat version?

I am considering importing a Land Rover Defender 110 Utility or Station Wagon into Ireland. Can I add two rear bench seats to either of these vehicles prior to importing it to make it an 11-seater? Will this allow me to avail of a lower VRT cost once it's over a nine-seat capacity?

Matt Maloy (Dublin)

Jul 2020 Filed under: importing

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Looking for a car to cover all bases...

We are a senior couple living in a long country lane in Ireland. We drive four long journeys per year. Our nearest large town is 15km away. We would like a car that is comfortable, good on long journeys and short journeys, low on fuel costs, tax and maintenance. And fit at least three grandchildren for school runs.

Marietta O Dowd (Cavan)

Jul 2020 Filed under: choosing new car

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Should I register my UK car in Ireland?

I have taken a car from UK where I was living back to Ireland, the car is worth about 200 Euro; is it worth changing it over?

James Mc C (Dublin)

Jul 2020 Filed under: importing

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Motor tax for 2.0-litre Caddy van privately?

How much is the motor tax for a 2020 Caddy 2.0-litre van taxed privately?

Timmy Weir (Tralee)

Jul 2020 Filed under: taxation

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Is the DS brand on sale in Ireland?

Hi,

Just wondering is the DS brand no longer on sale in Ireland now? No website and doesn't seem to be any sales for the brand on official motor stats.

Thanks

Mark

Mark Donnelly (Portlaoise)

Jul 2020 Filed under: choosing new car

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How much to tax a 2013 Audi A1?

How much to tax a 2013 Audi A1 TFSI?

Derek Barnett

Jul 2020 Filed under: taxation

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Will a home EV charger do all cars?

I am interested in buying the Peugeot 508 PHEV. My question is, if in future I change to another make (e.g. Volkswagen), can I use the same home charger system that I plan to install with the SEAI grant? I travel 100km (up and down to work) so I think I have to charge it daily.

Ruban Siva (Ratoath)

Jul 2020 Filed under: electric cars

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