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VRT and NOx levy for 2016 BMW 420d?

Hi, what would the VRT and NOx charges be on a 2016 BMW 420d M Sport Plus?

Dan St Ledger

Aug 2020 Filed under: VRT

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Best hybrid SUV for three teens in back?

Need to replace a very reliable 12-year-old Toyota Corolla Verso that was bought to accommodate three child seats. Mostly city driving, only 100k on said Verso. Now looking at a hybrid SUV, which would need to fit three teens. Any tips on best SUVs with space in rear seats?

Fidelma O'Reilly (Dublin)

Aug 2020 Filed under: hybrid

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Tax costs to convert a Transporter?

Hi,

I want to add three seats to a VW Transporter. So convert it to a six-seat vehicle instead of a three-seat vehicle. Any ideas what costs would be involved in this, other than the actual cost of conversion? I.e. changing seat number on logbook etc?

Eoin Byrne (Tinahely )

Aug 2020 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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I want to import an ex-military vehicle!

Hello there,

Just read your ex-military fascination article. Very good. But I have already been bitten. I bid (lost) recently on a Pinzgauer. I can find no info on importing them. Whether there is a restriction. I would want to convert it to a camper for tax reasons. What do you think?

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Barry Steen

Barry Steen (Balbriggan)

Aug 2020 Filed under: importing

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Can I privately insure a VW Amarok?

Can you purchase private insurance for an Amarok?

Alaina Finn (Cork)

Jul 2020 Filed under: insurance

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I want to tax my Ford Ranger privately...

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I want to tax my 2016 Ford Ranger 2.2 privately... How much would it cost me? It's the 2.2 limited edition.

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Bryan

Bryan Slattery (Quin)

Jul 2020 Filed under: taxation

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Are pick-ups same as vans for BIK?

Hi,

I'm considering buying a 2008 Toyota Hilux double cab under a limited company and paying the BIK for private use as well. Do pick-ups fall in the same five per cent category as vans in Ireland?

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Jakub Cerny (Dublin)

Jul 2020 Filed under: taxation

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Is a five-seat Defender a commercial?

Hi,

I'm thinking of buying a 2013 Defender 110 2.2D XS Utility Wagon (five seats).  I have read here that you can tax a commercial vehicle privately and the tax is determined by the older pre-2008 tax bands based on engine size. That would make the tax €951, which is a lot lower than if it was based on emissions. My question is, is a five-seat Utility wagon considered a commercial? As I recall, there was a clamp down on 'crew cabs' for this tax process.

Thanks

Mark

Mark RowLANDS (Lahinch)

Jul 2020 Filed under: taxation

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How much to tax a VW Caddy privately?

How much is it to tax a 2008 VW Caddy van privately in Ireland?

Shane Ward (Athlone)

Jul 2020 Filed under: taxation

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How much to tax a 2008 Renault Scenic?

How much to tax a 2008 Renault Scenic 1.9 diesel?

Eduatd Cazan (Portarligton)

Jul 2020 Filed under: taxation

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