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My husband and I are shopping for an electric family car. Currently, we have two kids in ISOFIX car seats, haven't ruled out a third. We are interested in the Skoda Enyaq, Kia EV5 and possibly the KGM Torres.

Storage, range and space for child seats are our big considerations. Do you have any advice please? Any other car suggestions?

Thanks

Mairead (Thurles)

Dec 2025 Filed under: choosing new car

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Wondering is it worth importing a VW Tiguan PHEV?

Hi,

I have a question related to importing a car from the UK. I have read your guide and it's very informative.

I am trying to work out how much it will cost me to import a 2025 VW Tiguan 1.5 PHEV basic spec model from England. It would be more than six months old and have about 15,000km on the clock.

How much would the price difference be depending on if it was from the UK mainland or NI and is there a decent saving to be made compared to buying one from a garage here?

I see many Irish VW garages are selling 2025 used imported UK cars on their forecourts so I'm presuming there is value to be had by importing.

Many thanks

Dillon (Kildare)

Dec 2025 Filed under: importing

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Any import charges on importing this ex-demo EV from NI?

Hi,

I am looking into importing a car from NI. I read your article and it was very helpful on this. I wanted to confirm, if I get a car from a NI dealer that was used as a demo car and has greater than 6,000km and was registered by the dealer in NI over six months ago, does it qualify for being VAT exempt?

Also if I read correctly, there is no customs charge or other import charges, is that correct? Obviously VRT will need to be paid, although from using the VRT calculator on Revenue website, it appears to be zero as it is an electric car.

San S (Dublin)

Dec 2025 Filed under: importing

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Best used family car for under €10,000?

Best options for a used car with two small kids? Budget under €10k, focus on boot space and reliability. City driving mostly.

Shona, Cork (Cork)

Dec 2025 Filed under: choosing used car

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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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