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Looking to buy a Japanese import Toyota...
Looking at changing cars and there are a lot of Japanese imported cars available. I am looking at a 2021 Toyota Prius or a 2020 Toyota C-HR.
If I was to go ahead with the purchase of one of these:
1. Is it easy to get parts for these cars, god forbid something was to go on them?
2. Is the insurance going to be higher as it is an import? Is this something you are asked when insuring the car?
Any advice appreciated.
Lyn (Kerry )
Jan 2026 Filed under: insurance
How much VRT to pay on importing a car from the North?
I'm looking to bring in a car from Northern Ireland and I'd like to know how much VRT I'd have to pay.
St John Handley (Meath )
Jan 2026 Filed under: VRT
Do I pay VAT on a NI car already in Ireland?
If I buy a N.I. second-hand car from someone in Ireland do I pay VAT?
Chris (Bray)
Jan 2026 Filed under: importing
Is there a manual version of the Fiat Grande Panda?
Does the Fiat Grande Panda have a manual gearbox?
Raymond Sweeney (Mohill)
Jan 2026 Filed under: gearbox
What work should I do on my 2013 Ford Kuga?
I have a 2013 Ford Kuga 2.0-litre with 143,000km on the clock. It's well maintained. I had the transmission and clutch renewed at 95,000km and the timing chain and water pump seem ok. What preventive work should I be aware off? Great car.
David Flewellen (Amberley)
Jan 2026 Filed under: servicing
I can't get the CO2 and NOx figure my my import...
Hello,
I'm a 78-year-old disabled driver and I've imported a November 1997 Toyota Caldina GT-T (turbocharged 2.0-litre '3SGTE' engine, AWD wagon) with 59,000km on the clock.
I've been to the NCT test centre in Ennis, Co Clare they need proof of the CO2 and NOx emissions. If I cannot come up with the emissions, what happens next?
Thanks in advance for your help
Peter Leonard (Gort )
Jan 2026 Filed under: importing
How much to tax the Toyota Aygo X hybrid?
What is the car tax on Aygo hybrid?
Aidan O' Sullivan (Cork City,)
Jan 2026 Filed under: taxation
Is the BMW X3 AWD or 4WD?
Is the 2005 BMW X3 all-wheel drive or is it four-wheel drive? And what is the difference?
Mike (Mn.)
Jan 2026 Filed under: all-wheel drive
Skoda Superb estate or Enyaq?
Skoda Superb estate or Enyaq?
Gerard O Connell (Castleconnell)
Jan 2026 Filed under: choosing new car
I'd like a spare wheel and jack for my Hyundai...
I live in very rural Co. Donegal. In the past I have waited many hours for an AA breakdown van. I now drive a Hyundai Ioniq 5. I am reluctant to be at the mercy of a spray can or waiting for the AA if I have a puncture. Can you recommend a space saver spare wheel and preferably a scissor jack?
Seamus Kennedy (Co. Donegal)
Jan 2026 Filed under: tyres
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