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How much is the BYD Sealion 7?
How much is the BYD Sealion 7?
Richard Foy (Dublin)
Jan 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
Looking to convert a panel van to a private crew cab...
Hi,
I am planning to convert a panel van to crew cab and use it for commuting to office and use for private and social commuting with family. Can you please suggest the process involved?
Thanks
Mathew Pc (Ennis)
Jan 2025 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Looking at buying a Suzuki Jimny...
Hi there,
am looking at purchasing a 2024 Suzuki Jimny for private use. I can either purchase the two-seat LCV model and insure and tax it privately or I could go for the more expensive four-seat Sierra import model (Japanese domestic model I believe) that some dealers in Ireland are offering.
Would the imported model have to undergo an NCT rather than a CVRT? And if so, would it fail on emissions as this is why Suzuki no longer sell them as private vehicles I believe?
Derek (Cork)
Jan 2025 Filed under: importing
Is VAT and duty payable on this nearly-new car from the North?
Hi,
I'm purchasing a 2024 car from a Northern Ireland dealer. It was first registered to the dealer new in the North in April 2024. It has 5,000 miles on the clock. On the V5C form it has the dealer’s address on it. Is this free from VAT and customs duty as it was originally registered new in the North even though no private owner?
Mark (Tipperary)
Jan 2025 Filed under: importing
How to active 4WD in my 2009 Toyota RAV4?
I have a 2009 Toyota RAV4 Limited. I want to know how to activate the 4x4 system now that the snow is coming since it is the first time that I have to experience this situation.
Thank you very much for the advice
Waltter (Yonkers Ny)
Jan 2025 Filed under: safety
Does the 2015 Ford Kuga EcoBoost have a "wet" belt?
I own a Ford Kuga Mk2 from 2015, powered by the EcoBoost petrol engine with manual transmission. My question is, does it have a wet timing belt? Thank you in advance for the answer.
Best regards
Robert (Zielona Góra )
Jan 2025 Filed under: servicing
Toyota Corolla or Hyundai i30?
Which would be most reliable for shorter commutes between a 2019 Toyota Corolla 1.2 petrol and 2020 Hyundai i30 1.0 petrol? Leaning towards i30 for practicality. Hybrid/electric out of budget but wary of reliability of these turbocharged engines.
John Smith
Jan 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Looking at buying a 2013 BMW 316...
Hi,
I’m looking to buy a 2013 BMW 316. Will diesel or petrol be the best option? Are there any issues with the diesel engine?
Syam Krishna (Dublin)
Jan 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Is a warranty valid on a UK import?
Hi,
Wondering if you could assist me, please. I’m looking at potentially buying a UK-imported VW Golf from a Mazda dealer garage. It will have two years left of the manufacturer warranty. Will that warranty be valid in Ireland if something unfortunately happened and who would I take the car to, a local Irish Volkswagen dealership? The garage/seller maintains the warranty would be valid.
Can you please confirm?
Thanks in advance.
Connor (Louth)
Jan 2025 Filed under: warranty
Motor tax on a 2009 Volvo XC70?
How much is motor tax on a 2009 Volvo XC70 diesel?
Ed Tanner (Toronto)
Jan 2025 Filed under: taxation
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