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How come these VW Shuttles have different tax rates?

How come tax on a 2010 VW Shuttle is €1,250 euro and on a 2005 it's only €640?

Pat Woods (Dromard, Co. Sligo)

Jan 2026 Filed under: taxation

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What to replace my Mondeo with - for up to €40,000?

Looking to replace my 2020 Ford Mondeo Vignale with a budget total of €40k including trade in. I like the size, heated seats, fast window demister and auto lights. I also like the look of the Audi Q3, Mazda CX-5 (I had two Mazda6s in the past).

Any suggestions? Needs to be manual as my kids are starting to drive soon...

Edel, Galway (Oranmore)

Jan 2026 Filed under: choosing used car

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Which cars have seats approved by AGR - I have a bad back.

Is it possible to find a list of cars that have driving seats with tilt adjustment, or that are approved by the German association for bad backs, Aktion Gesunder Rucken (AGR)? I have back issues and this information would be very helpful.

Thank you

Maria (Kildare)

Jan 2026 Filed under: seating

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Can the MG HS PHEV run at high speeds on electric power?

In relation to the MG HS PHEV, can you drive solely in electric mode at speeds say of 100km/h? Will it then switch to petrol mode when the battery has depleted?

Shay Bo (Dublin)

Jan 2026 Filed under: hybrid

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Cost to change into a new Peugeot 408 hybrid?

I want to trade my 2017 Peugeot 3008 GT line in against a new Peugeot 408 hybrid. What will my cost to change likely be?

Stan Finlay (Dublin)

Jan 2026 Filed under: used car values

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Why is the VW T-Cross's engine noisy when cold?

I want to know if the timing belt on the 1.0 engine of the new Volkswagen T-Cross is dry or oil-lubricated... and why it makes so much noise when starting from cold.

Alberto Benedetti (Juncal)

Jan 2026 Filed under: timing belt or chain

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Which PHEV to replace my BMW 330e?

Hi,

We have a 2020 BMW 330e for past 2.5 years and have had issues such as: 12-volt battery had to be replaced, shudder in front brakes, both wing mirror electrics failed... Looking at replacing now for around €40k mark. Not mad on SUVs but if needs must and not committed to full electric yet.

Martin

Feb 2026 Filed under: hybrid

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Tell me about the electric Nissan Micra's batteries...

Given the recent recall of Volvo EX30 electric vehicles equipped with NMC batteries due to charging safety issues (compared to models with LFP chemistry, which were not recalled), I would love to read a detailed and reliable description of the chemistry of each of the two batteries available in the new electric Nissan Micra.

Santiago F. (Galiza - Spain)

Feb 2026 Filed under: electric cars

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What are costs to move my nearly-new car to Ireland?

How does importing a car work if you bought (brand new) in the North and lived there for a year, but then move to the south and imported the car when you move? What do you pay?

Zoe (Belfast)

Feb 2026 Filed under: importing

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Does the 192 Hyundai Tucson have a 'wet belt'?

Does the 192 Hyundai Tucson Executive Plus diesel have a 'wet belt'?

Catherine O Connell (Macroom Co Cork)

Feb 2026 Filed under: timing belt or chain

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