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Will my private van be given a CVT still?

Hi there,

I’ve just bought a van it’s described as a goods vehicle on my registration document. I’m taxing it for private use as I’m not farming anymore. Do I need to get goods changed to private on the registration document? And how much will DOE test cost and will it be still tested in centre for vans?

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Bridie Kenny ( Galway)

Aug 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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Motor tax on 2008 Mazda6?

Please advise on cost of motor tax for an 08 Mazda6 petrol 1.8?

Noreen Tiernan

Aug 2019 Filed under: taxation

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Any VRT on importing an electric car?

If importing a one-year-old EV from UK (no VAT due) where EV grants have been paid, will I have to pay VRT in Ireland?

Michael Neylon (Corofin)

Aug 2019 Filed under: electric cars

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Difference between these SEAT Tarracos?

What is the difference between the SEAT Tarraco XCellence and the XCellence Lux besides the price?

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Mat Monteith (Warrington)

Aug 2019 Filed under: choosing new car

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Economical auto and reliable for €6,000?

Hi there,

Could you recommend something for us around €6k that's economical, cheap to tax and reliable? We don't have a clue what to buy; it just needs reasonable room for two plus a child. Just to make things more challenging it needs to be automatic. Any directions you could point us in would be much appreciated!

John Smith

Aug 2019 Filed under: choosing used car

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Lease or buy a Porsche Macan?

Would you lease or purchase a Porsche Macan? Looking at 2019 registrations max one previous owner.

Michelle Morgan (Bromley)

Aug 2019 Filed under: choosing new car

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How much to tax a motorbike?

So... how is motorcycle tax worked out in 2019?

NEIL ATKINSON (FOXFORD)

Aug 2019 Filed under: taxation

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What's standard on the new Kia xCeed?

What comes standard on the new Kia xCeed in Ireland?

Sean Mc Gaughey Mc Gaughey (Co Louth)

Aug 2019 Filed under: future cars

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Can I buy a commercial for private use?

I want to buy a 3.0-litre Toyota Hilux or Mitsubishi L200 vehicle, for the purpose of transporting horse and ponies by horsebox. I have a herd number as I am the owner of several equines and have my premises registered. Can I buy the above models, as commercial vehicles, but get private motor tax and insurance on them, as I do not have a business or trade and am using the vehicle for recreational use? I can't seem to get any answers or details from tax office.

Thanks.

Jane, Co. Galway

Jacinta MCarthy (Galway)

Aug 2019 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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Should valves be changed with tyres?

Auto services changed my tyres, but not valves. Is it legal?

Renate Stepina (Virginia )

Aug 2019 Filed under: tyres

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