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Kia EV4, Nissan Leaf or Toyota C-HR+?

Kia EV4, Nissan Leaf or Toyota C-HR+?

Sue C (Co Linerick)

Dec 2025 Filed under: choosing new car

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Does the 2014 Ford Kuga 1.6 EcoBoost have a wet belt?

Hi,

I'm looking to buy a 2014 Ford Kuga 1.6 petrol EcoBoost Titanium X. Does this have a wet belt please?

Laura

Dec 2025 Filed under: timing belt or chain

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How much do Jaecoo cost?

How much do Jaecoo cost?

Barry (Dublin)

Dec 2025 Filed under: future cars

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Can I change a car's value after it has been customs cleared?

Hi, I have imported five cars from Japan into Ireland.

For these cars, I was issued with two different invoices by the seller. One invoice showed higher values for all five cars, while a second invoice showed the correct purchase prices.

Unfortunately, due to my own mistake, I sent the higher-value invoice to my customs agent, and the cars were cleared through Customs using that incorrect invoice. The vehicles have now been released.

I now have the correct invoice, proof of bank transfer for the actual amounts paid, and auction hammer price documentation.

Is it possible to resubmit the correct documents and request a revaluation or refund of any overpaid customs charges based on the true purchase prices?

Umair Rasool (Ballinasloe)

Dec 2025 Filed under: importing

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Is there an automatic Citroen C3 Aircross?

Does the Citroen C3 Aircross come in an automatic version?

Neil Brown (Wicklow)

Dec 2025 Filed under: automatic

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How often to change a 131 Skoda Superb TDI's belt?

Hi folks,

How often does a timing belt need to be changed on a 131 Skoda Superb 1.6 diesel?

Thanks

Cathy Drohan (Tipperary)

Dec 2025 Filed under: servicing

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Belt or chain in my 2021 Kia Rio?

Hello,

I have a 2012 Kia Rio petrol. Does it have a timing chain or a timing belt?

Thank you

Audrey (Le Cannet)

Dec 2025 Filed under: timing belt or chain

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How much VRT on a 650cc Quad Utility vehicle?

How much VRT would be due on a Quad Utility vehicle with 650cc petrol engine and valued in ROI new €18,500 including VAT and sold in NI at £13,000 ex VAT?

Dave (Tipperary)

Dec 2025 Filed under: VRT

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My Renault Captur's parking sensors are not working...

My reverse parking sensor has stopped working; the switch on the dashboard is on but the sensor is not activating. It's a 2016 Renault Captur Dynamique 1.5 auto. What could be wrong?

John Fenton (Lisburn)

Dec 2025 Filed under: parking

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Can I import my cousin's car VAT and duty free?

Hi there,

My cousin bought a 2020 car from the UK and lives in Northern Ireland. He has owned the car for six months and is looking to now sell it. Can I buy this car from him and import it into the Republic without paying duty or VAT?

Ian Ockenden (Dublin)

Oct 2025 Filed under: importing

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