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Should I get a state-of-health cert for a 2024 Nissan Ariya?

Hello!

I went to look at a two-year-old Nissan Ariya and asked the salesperson if a battery state of health certificate was available for the vehicle. The response was “That's not typically provided for such a two-year-old EV. And if there is any problem, it's under warranty.”

What do you make of that response?

Robin (Dublin 8)

Jun 2026 Filed under: electric cars

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How to turn off the Acrive Bonnet Malfunction light?

Can someone remove this message from the dash of my Mercedes E-Class?

"Active Bonnet Malfunction"

John McGuire (Dun Laoghaoire)

Jun 2026 Filed under: safety

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Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5?

How does the updated Kia EV6 compare to updated Hyundai Ioniq 5? Sister cars, both now have the same battery: which is better to live with on everyday commuting?

Barry (Cork)

Jun 2026 Filed under: choosing new car

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How much to tax a Mitsubishi L200 pickup?

Hey,

How much to tax a 2020 Mitsubishi L200?

Thanks

Ed (Rathangan)

Jun 2026 Filed under: taxation

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Should I go for a new MGS6 Exclusive?

Looking at MGS6 Exclusive, all seems good but heard there were issues with the panoramic sunroof in previous model. Are you hearing about any problems with new version?

Grainne Timlin (Athlone )

Jun 2026 Filed under: choosing new car

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When is the new Nissan Leaf available?

When will the new 75kWh battery Nissan Leaf be available in Ireland?

Tom Garvey (Galway )

Jun 2026 Filed under: choosing new car

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How long to charge up the MG HS PHEV?

How long does it take to charge the MG HS on a slow charge and how long on a more powerful charger?

Thank you.

Robert M (Inverness)

Jun 2026 Filed under: EV charging

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Can I get 0 per cent finance on my Renault 4?

Hi all…

Love CompleteCar.ie, the reviews are fantastic!

Just one question: at the end of May I bought an R5 on 48-month finance with Renault Belgard. I asked for the car to be delivered in July so it would be 262 reg. After I signed the finance agreement, Renault is now offering zero-per-cent finance. As I haven't taken delivery of the car, can I ask to be moved to the zero rate?

Rory Donoghue (Dublin 22)

Jun 2026 Filed under: finance

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Should I wait for the red Renault 4 I really want?

I'm on the verge of buying a Renault 4 E-Tech electric Evolution 52kWh in black. I'm told there's only three in the country, all black and if I want one with the €5k scrappage I have to move immediately.

I'd rather the nice red one but it wouldn't be here on time to qualify for the scrappage scheme. Are the dealers being honest with me? I have dealt with them before and they were OK. JJ Burke is the company. I'm getting the car for €24,800. Seems good to me.

Thanks for any help

Val Glynn (Co Mayo)

Jun 2026 Filed under: scrappage

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Does an MGS5 EV need an SAD cert from the North?

Looking at buying an MGS5 EV from a dealership in Northern Ireland. Registered Dec 2025 – 2,640 miles on the clock. The salesman mentioned an 'SAD' certificate, paraphrasing: “usually £500 but willing to knock this off”. Is this correct? Does the vehicle even need an SAD cert?

Any information would be much appreciated.

Dee Monaghan (Co. Louth)

Jun 2026 Filed under: importing

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