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Why has an imported BMW 520d higher tax?
I bought a 2016 BMW 5 Series (F10 2.0-litre diesel) from a garage and was thinking that the tax would be €200 for the year as I had the exact same car last year, but was a 2015 - tax band on CO2 emission was 111-120g/km.
Now when taxing the 2016 car the tax for the year it's showing as €600 for a year at CO2 emissions of 156g/km. It is a Jap import. I just want to make sure if there could be a mistake on the system or it is actually 156g/km emissions before I tax it?
Dilan (Dublin)
Aug 2025 Filed under: taxation
What's the range of the Audi A6 e-tron?
How did the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback fare in the range tests?
Michael Duffy (Donegal)
Aug 2025 Filed under: electric cars
Where to get VW work done in Sligo?
Where can I get my car fitted with a timing chain in Sligo? It's a 2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.6.
Gerry Oboyle (Co Sligo)
Aug 2025 Filed under: repair
Is a 2008 Ferrari F430 exempt from VRT?
I'm considering buying a Ferrari F430 Spider from Northern Ireland and I live in Cork. It is a 2008. Is it exempt from VRT?
David (Cork)
Aug 2025 Filed under: importing
How much does Lexus charge for delivery?
Hi,
Any idea what are the delivery charges for Lexus cars in Ireland?
Joe Ruddy
Aug 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
Which family car for under €30,000?
Any nearly/new saloon/SUV for under €30k, but still with big space and is a decent car? For a family of four. I really don't mind what fuels it.
Conor Lyons (Cork)
Aug 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
Can I buy my cousin's car from the North without VAT and duty?
My cousin moved to Northern Ireland from Scotland six months ago. I am now thinking of buying the car from him; can I then import it into the Republic without being charged duty and VAT?
Ian Ockenden (DUBLIN6W)
Jul 2025 Filed under: importing
What documents do I need to import a car from the North?
What documents are needed when importing a car from Northern Ireland to southern Ireland to clear customs and registration?
Ger Fitzgerald (Kilmallock, CoLimerick V35H528)
Aug 2025 Filed under: importing
I'd like a new diesel car for 2026 delivery...
I have a 2.0-litre diesel Mondeo. It's a nice motor with no problems, but I need to change it soon. I will order in September this year for January 2026. Can you list five options for me? Similar size car with a diesel engine, please.
Fergal Reidy (Celbridge, Co. Kildare)
Aug 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
Does an imported car from the North have to be in 'private' use?
I am about to import a car from the north of Ireland that was originally registered in the UK in early 2022 and brought into Northern Ireland in late 2022.
I can show it was in the North for a reasonable amount of time (about three years), but the car is a company car and as a result it is registered to a Northern Irish company.
When reading the VRT rules it seems to suggest that the car must be shown to be in "private" ownership in the North for a period of time to be VAT and customs exempt.
Does this mean I will be liable for VAT and customs if I import this car? Is there any way to avoid this?
Conor (Waterford)
Aug 2025 Filed under: importing
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