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Do I pay VRT importing an electric car?
I am considering buying a full electric car in UK - do I have to pay VRT on this type of car?
Felicity English (Longford)
Nov 2019 Filed under: electric cars
How much to tax a Caddy van privately?
If I want to tax a VW Caddy van as a private vehicle, how much will road tax be?
Carole Tuite (Longford)
Oct 2019 Filed under: taxation
Should I bring my UK car with me to Ireland?
I have just moved over from the UK for a new job for at least two years and was wondering if I should bring my two-year-old car with me or sell it and buy one here on PCP? Will an Irish Bank accept my credit history from the UK or will I have to wait until I build one up here for a number of months?
Sinead Cunniam (Dublin)
Oct 2019 Filed under: importing
Thoughts on diesel Ford Focus?
Hi,
I was considering buying a 151 Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 TDCi with 15,000 miles on the clock. Its sale price is €12,450. What do you think of the price? Is the engine reliable?
Many thanks
Nathan Murphy (Delgany Co Wicklow)
Oct 2019 Filed under: choosing used car
Which fuel to get for lots of commuting?
Hello,
I have a 1.4-litre 171 hatchback Volkswagen Polo with manual transmission and a diesel engine. I drive approx 100km a day five days a week for work, and the car currently has a mileage of approx 116,000km on the clock. Given that diesel and petrol cars are currently being phased out of the market, what's the best car for me to invest in, going forward given that I drive long distance and also do a lot of driving in cities? Is hybrid or electric the best option for long distance commuting and city driving?
Thanks
Anne O'Sullivan (Cork)
Oct 2019 Filed under: choosing new car
Costs to import a Mustang from the States?
Good day,
I am planning to import a 1966 Ford Mustang from the USA into Ireland. I understand that I would pay a VRT fee based on the emissions of the vehicle, which, according to what I have read, would be 36% of the OMSP value. However, where can I find the market value? Is there any other important fee that I should assume within the import process? I appreciate very much your guidance on this matter as there is very little info regarding this matter.
Thank you,
Frank Garcia
Frank Garcia (Dublin)
Oct 2019 Filed under: importing
What will we replace our Passat with?
Hi there I have a query please.
I have a 181 Passat Comfortline with 78,000km on the clock. We are looking to change as we do every two years. We have got varying prices of €15,000 for the Passat and €16,000 for a Tiguan. We are thinking of the SUV route and have also priced the Skoda Karoq, where we were quoted €11,000. We don't think we are willing to pay as dear to stay Volkswagen, but the garage has a 192 demo Tiguan for €11,000 and wondering if that is worth it. Because of high mileage, resale value is a consideration.
Any advice appreciated.
Eleanor McGrath (Co.Clare)
Oct 2019 Filed under: choosing new car
How much to tax a Mercedes van privately?
Hello,
I have a Mercedes Vito 1.6-litre diesel van; how much is this to tax privately?
Colin Looby (Roscommon )
Oct 2019 Filed under: taxation
How much to tax a commercial Santa Fe?
Can you please tell me how much my tax would be on a Santa Fe 2.0-litre commercial SUV, but with private tax cause I don’t have a VAT number? The car has only two seats.
Naomi Campbell (Tipperary )
Oct 2019 Filed under: taxation
I'm looking for a TMC Costin!
Hi,
I'm looking for a TMC Costin; can anybody help?
Eric Jones (Malaga)
Oct 2019 Filed under: classic cars
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