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Is motor tax going up in 2020?

Is motor tax going up in 2020 before the budget? I have a 1.4 Skoda Octavia.

Gerry O Reilly (Limerick)

Jan 2020 Filed under: taxation

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Extra NOx levy for imported Mokka?

Hi, 

I've just bought a 2014 Mokka Techline CDTi (120g/km) and just heard about the NOx levy; what should I expect to pay extra on top of €1,680 VRT? Help, as I'm registering it on Jan 6.

Thank you

Lynnnoone Noone (Donegal Moville )

Jan 2020 Filed under: VRT

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Cost to tax a 2010 Transit privately?

Hi.

Can you tell me what it will cost me to tax a 2010 Ford Transit 2.2-litre diesel? I want to tax it privately as I am not self employed and can’t avail of the commercial tax of €333. I’m an electrician if that makes any difference but like I say I want to tax it privately as I don’t have a VAT number. Also will I be able to insure it privately?

Eoin Grennan (Carlow )

Dec 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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Cost to change up to newer Mercedes E-Class?

I need to upgrade from 2015 Mercedes E 220 to say 2017 model. How much? 

Tom Sheridan (Galway)

Dec 2019 Filed under: used car values

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Looking to import a Ford Transit...

Hi,

I am looking to import a Ford Transit Custom crew cab six-seat with separate cargo area. I'm not sure on the VRT charges due to all the changes at the start of 2019. Can you advise me on what charges I will be liable for? I tried contacting Revenue, but unfortunately no response!

Many thanks

Seamus O'Connor (Balbriggan)

Dec 2019 Filed under: importing

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Trying to get insured on a 2004 Golf...

Hi,

I am a 21-year-old female with a provisional licence and looking to get insured on a car. I have been asking insurance companies and they have given me quotes of roughly €3,000 on a 2004 Volkswagen Golf. Am I better off buying a newer car? Will this bring down the price of insurance?

Alannah C

Dec 2019 Filed under: insurance

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How much to tax a VW van privately?

How do I calculate the tax if I want to tax a 2.0-litre diesel Volkswagen Transporter privately?

John Fox (Freshford Kilkenny)

Dec 2019 Filed under: taxation

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Can I tax this Defender as a commercial?

Hi,

I'm just wondering about taxing a vehicle as commercial. I read your article on it but what if the vehicle (1998 Defender 110) only has three seats, no back seats and is classified as a commercial van? Can I still tax it without a VAT number etc, or will I have to pay full private vehicle tax?

Martin McMahon (Crinstown, Maynooth)

Dec 2019 Filed under: taxation

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Are crew cab rules ok for used vehicles?

Do the new crew cab tax rates apply to second hand cars? For example, if I buy a 2008 SUV that's classified as a crew cab and taxed as such can I continue to tax it at the commercial rate? I am a limited company director and VAT-registered so the car would be for business use.

Pete Watters (Dublin)

Dec 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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Value of 2013 Mercedes E 220?

What's the cost in Ireland of a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 220 with 73,000 miles on the clock?

Derek Legear (Limerick)

Dec 2019 Filed under: used car values

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