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When to change the belt or chain in this 2011 Audi A3?
When to change the timing belt or chain in a 2011 Audi A3 1.4 125hp?
Met (?ubowo)
Feb 2026 Filed under: timing belt or chain
How much VRT on importing a Mercedes-AMG CLA 45?
How much VRT will I pay if I import a 2014 Mercedes CLA 45 AMG with 54,000km on the clock to Ireland from Japan?
Jamie (Ireland)
Feb 2026 Filed under: VRT
I can't get the NOx figure for a Golf GTI imported from Japan...
Hey,
I imported a 2009 VW Golf Pirelli GTI (model code ABA-1KBYD) from Japan. I need to get the NOx figure but failed to find it on MLIT. Can ye guys help? Volkswagen was very unhelpful.
Regards
Tom (Kerry)
Feb 2026 Filed under: importing
How to get the NOx rating for a Japanese imported BMW 523d?
Hi there,
I just imported a 2019 BMW 523d and I found the CO2 value from MLIT, but the NOx emissions rating is not on the spreadsheet; could you help me please?
Jason (Dublin 14)
Feb 2026 Filed under: importing
Is a cert of conformity enough for NOx for Revenue?
Hello,
I am thinking of importing a Mercedes diesel car from Japan. I was not able to find NOx values on the MILT website for the car. I know the Japan Inspection Organisation can provide a Certificate of Conformity.
Any idea if that would be enough for Revenue?
Thanks
Jarek (Balbriggan)
Feb 2026 Filed under: importing
When to change a 2017 Skoda Fabia's belt?
I have a 2017 Skoda Fabia 1.2. If it has a timing belt, when do I need to change it?
Debbie
Feb 2026 Filed under: servicing
Can the Hyundai Inster Cross tow a trailer?
What is the towing capacity of the Hyundai Inster Cross - if any?
Wendy (Bristol)
Feb 2026 Filed under: towing
Will I have to pay VAT on this ex-fleet car from the North?
Hi there,
I am just wondering as to the applicability of VAT on ex-fleet imports from the NI. I am looking at buying a 2025 Ford from a main dealer up north. The salesperson I spoke to in this branch, and the salesperson in another branch also, assured me that the car in question would not attract VAT.
For reference, the car was originally registered in NI on an NI reg and has remained with that owner since its first registration. However, it was used by a lease fleet company and has been "sold" back to the dealership at the end of that period.
I spoke to Revenue today who confirmed that that is generally fine, but that, depending on who you get, they may require evidence of actual use in NI to avoid applying customs and VAT, i.e. to ensure it was not NI-registered and used in GB.
This is an issue as, due to its age, it has no service history (one being performed now) and has not had to do an MOT. The dealer is happy to provide records of the pre-delivery inspection immediately prior to its registration in NI, and also to issue a letter stating that, to their best knowledge, it was always in use in NI during that period of ownership.
I think the person I spoke to in Revenue is correct in saying that it depends who I get on the day (stupid) as various online posts from 2024-2026 indicate that it can either be totally fine on account of it being registered at an NI address, or the fact that it was owned by a company as opposed to an individual may be a red flag and trigger a demand for additional evidence of actual use.
What do you think?
Richard (Dublin)
Feb 2026 Filed under: importing
Is there a new Mazda3 coming to Ireland in 2026?
Is there a new Mazda3 coming to Ireland in 2026?
John O Sullivan (Waterford)
Feb 2026 Filed under: future cars
Will I stick with diesel as I do some towing?
I own a Mazda CX-60 diesel and changing this year. I drive short distances but occasionally do some towing. What's best option, diesel again or petrol hybrid? A bit scared of going hybrid.
Francis (Ireland)
Mar 2026 Filed under: towing
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