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How much VAT on a Nissan X-Trail?

Just curious, how much VAT on a 2018 Nissan X-Trail?

Tracy Uzama (Tralee)

Nov 2019 Filed under: taxation

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I'll be transporting horses...

Hi,

I am looking into purchasing a vehicle for transporting horses (have the EB licence) and would like to know more about taxes for suitable vehicles for private use. If I were to purchase a Toyota Hilux, what tax bracket does it come under? If I were to look at a horse lorry (would have to get the licence) what tax do they come under if it's for private use vs commercial? Would be looking at a small lorry up to 7.5 tonne (max including load). Also, do you have an idea of rough costs of insurance for these vehicles?

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Clare Gallagher

Nov 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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How much to tax a Ford Courier van privately?

How much is it to tax a 1.5 Ford Courier small van privately?

Kieran Fahy

Nov 2019 Filed under: taxation

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VRT on an imported Lexus GS hybrid?

How much would the VRT be to import a Lexus GS 450h hybrid 2008-2009 from England?

Kevin Tighe (Glencormac)

Nov 2019 Filed under: VRT

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Thoughts on wireless key related car theft?

Hi,

I'm going to buy a Volvo car that has a keyless entry. These "keys" only send a signal that can be received when you are up close to the car. Do I understand correctly that the devices that car thieves use can nonetheless pick up the signal at some distance? I understand that there are Faraday boxes that one can get that block the signal or you can probably reprogramme the car so that they don't work, but this obviously defeats the benefit.

Thanks Philip

Philip Donegan (Ballina)

Nov 2019 Filed under: miscellaneous

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Can I insure a Ford Ranger privately?

Hi

I have a Ford Ranger insured as commercial, but as I don't need it anymore for commercial reasons I am wondering can I change it to private? I have it now taxed as private. Can you please inform me if this is possible in Ireland?

Gerry

Gerry O Connor (Kilkenny)

Nov 2019 Filed under: insurance

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Value of a 2008 Peugeot 407 SW?

How much should we pay for a 2008 Peugot 407 SW with 138,000km on the clock, apparently in good condition?

Veronica Goodchild (Alaigne, Aude 11240 France)

Nov 2019 Filed under: used car values

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Hyundai Kona Electric or Kia e-Niro?

Which is the best electric car - Hyundai Kona or Kia Niro?

Patrick Garvey (Carrickmacross)

Nov 2019 Filed under: electric cars

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Which Outlander PHEV to go for?

Hey there, I love your site, the content is great and I have been reading it for a while now. I have a question you might be able to help me with.

I am looking to buy a used Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and have two options as per below and would love your opinion on which one to go for - basically the highest spec version of the second generation model for €17.5k or the second highest spec version of the third-generation version for €19.5k...

Option 1 -  2015(1) Second Generation PHEV 5hs
- This is the top of the line spec with red leather interior, all heated seats, Alpine stereo system
- This one has 23k miles on the clock
- Price - €17,500 (with a trade-in for my banged up Opel Meriva)

Option 2 - 2015 (2) Third Generation PHEV 4hs
- This is the newer model of the PHEV
- It is high spec but not quite as many bells and whistles as the above
- This one has 30k miles on the clock
- Price - €19,500 (with the trade-in)

Thank you

Patrick Conway (Dublin)

Nov 2019 Filed under: hybrid

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Is xDrive worth getting on a BMW 3 Series?

Hi,

I have been driving a BMW 320 diesel automatic for two years now. I can't believe how poorly it sticks to the road on typical wet or damp Irish roads. I have owned two front-wheel-drive cars previously and miss the grip and poise they offer. I am thinking of going for a second hand 320d with xDrive. Will it make much of a difference to the handling?

Barry Jackson (Dublin)

Nov 2019 Filed under: tyres

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