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Which category is the Transporter crewcab?

I am considering importing a 2017/18/19 Volkswagen Transporter crewcab van for personal use. How do I know which category it would fall into for VRT? Is a crewcab van still classed as a van and in Category C or due to five seats is it classed Category A?

Peter Cody (Enfield )

Feb 2020 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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VRT on an imported 2008 Audi A5?

Thinking of importing a 2008 Audi A5 1.8 TFSI with 120k miles on the clock; wondering what the VRT would be.

Dale Bowen (Sligo)

Feb 2020 Filed under: VRT

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Is motor tax different for rarely used cars?

Is there a different tax bracket for rarely used cars?

Ol Mallun (Meath)

Feb 2020 Filed under: taxation

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Insurance advice for this immigrant please.

I am buying my first car in Ireland. I have driven for many years in Canada. What can I expect to pay in car insurance rates in Ireland? What is the criteria that insurance companies use to determine the rates? I am 65 years old, have an excellent driving record and plan to buy a 2013 Nissan Note.

Please advise.

Catherine Redmond (Tramore)

Feb 2020 Filed under: insurance

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How much VRT and NOx tax on 2016 Octavia?

Hi,

What amount would I expect to pay on the NOx tax if I was to import an early 2016 Skoda Octavia 1.6 diesel 110hp, and roughly how much VRT would I have to pay also, if I didn’t get one with more than 50k miles?

Thanks

Kevin, Kilkenny.

Kieran Hoolahan

Feb 2020 Filed under: VRT

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Focus 1.6 - petrol or diesel?

Hi,

I am thinking of buying an 09 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel, but I have no knowledge in terms of engine services or what type is better between 1.6 petrol and 1.6 diesel.

Thanks

Gino Natural (Portlaoise )

Feb 2020 Filed under: reliability

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NOx levy on a 2017 Skoda Octavia TDI?

What is the NOx tax on a 2017 Skoda Octavia 2.0 diesel - SEL model, CO2 is 113g/km.

Michael Garde (Midleton)

Jan 2020 Filed under: VRT

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Is an old camper treated like a classic?

Hi,

I wanted to find out what limits are on camper insurance and tax if the vehicle is older than 30 years? What class of tax and insurance does it fall into and does it require NCT/VRT testing? Are there mileage restrictions on vintage insurance?

Any advice appreciated.

David Geraghty (Cork)

Jan 2020 Filed under: insurance

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Age limit on 'subscribe and drive' services?

Hi,

I would like to know what age restriction limit there is for the subscribe and drive service, since I am 81 years old? My driving licence renewal date is Feb 2023.

Thank you.

Herbert Van Den Burg (Westport)

Jan 2020 Filed under: miscellaneous

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How much to import a 2016 Toyota Verso?

I was thinking about importing a 2016 Toyota Verso 1.6 diesel and I’m just wondering how much roughly will it cost to import. It has 50,000 miles on the clock I know it may very depending on spec. But with duty and the new charge?

Bryan Morton (Cavan)

Jan 2020 Filed under: importing

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