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Does a RWD Volvo EV have traction for in the frost?

I'm moving to an EV for the first time. Will rear-wheel drive in the Volvo EX40 be OK in the Irish frosty weather?

Niall Dignam (Castleblayney,)

Oct 2025 Filed under: winter driving

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Does the Opel Frontera Elegance have heated front seats?

Does the Opel Frontera Elegance have heated front seats?

George Porter (Waterford)

Oct 2025 Filed under: choosing new car

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What tax bracket does the Leapmotor C10 REEV fit into?

Hi,

What emissions bracket is the Leapmotor C10 1.5 petrol? I'm trying to work out the BIK implications.

Cyril Mangan (Co Dublin)

Oct 2025 Filed under: benefit-in-kind

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Do I pay a NOx levy bringing a Tiguan in from the North?

Do I have to pay the NOx levy on a VW Tiguan that was always on Northern Irish plates to bring it to the South? It's a 2014 model.

Alf (Offaly)

Oct 2025 Filed under: VRT

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Is the 2011 Nissan Pixo reliable?

I am going to buy 2011 Nissan Pixo with 150k on the clock. What do you think about reliability and mechanical aspects of the engine as I am considering it as delivery car?

Abdullah Bilal (Dublin)

Oct 2025 Filed under: choosing used car

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How much to register a NI Mercedes Vito?

I have a 2016 Mercedes Vito N1 with Northern Ireland plates. I'm interested in how much it would cost to register it with Irish plates.

Ion (Bray)

Nov 2025 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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Does the Kia EV6 Earth have HDA2?

Does the 2025 Kia EV6 Earth have HDA2?

Bill (Wexford)

Nov 2025 Filed under: choosing new car

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Ford Explorer EV or Capri?

Ford Explorer EV or Capri EV? Assuming price isn't main concern as it would be a company vehicle choice. Would I really see the extra range benefit in the Capri?

Colin (Wexford)

Nov 2025 Filed under: choosing new car

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Looking for Japanese emissions for a BMW 320d...

Hi,

I'm looking for CO2 and NOx emissions for a BMW 320d diesel (LDA-8C20) Japanese import. I tried websites but cannot find that model.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Fred (Offaly)

Nov 2025 Filed under: importing

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Do I pay any VRT or VAT on a NI-sourced EV?

I'm buying a used (2022) 100-per-cent-electric, NI-registered car from a dealer in the North. My understanding is I can register the car in the south, with no VAT or VRT, or do I have to get proof of MOT from the dealer?

Niall Doherty (Dublin)

Nov 2025 Filed under: importing

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