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How much to bring my car with me moving to the UK?
Hi,
I am currently looking to move to the UK and bring my car with me. I was wondering if I would be able to get a rough estimate on how much it would cost to change my car from Irish plates to UK plates?
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Kind regards,
Michael Stanley
Sep 2025 Filed under: importing
How much VRT to import my Renault Twizy?
Could you please advise how much Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) I would need to pay for my 2017 Renault Twizy 80 full electric (A or B1 driver category)? The vehicle is currently registered in Lithuania under my name, and I now wish to register it in Ireland.
Thank you very much for your assistance.
Kind regards,
Eduardas Trusinskas (Balbriggan)
Sep 2025 Filed under: VRT
Tell me about the Mazda6e's ADAS...
With regards to the Mazda6e, I wonder what driver assist functions it offers. I read level 2 but is it comparable to what for instance the Xpeng G6 offers? In other words, can the car self-correct and stay in lane on highways etc?
Wim Winters (Belgium)
Sep 2025 Filed under: safety
Can I run a Toyota Avensis on 85 octane fuel?
Can I run a 2013 Toyota Avensis T 27 on 85 octane fuel?
Hans Notdensson (Matfors)
Sep 2025 Filed under: petrol
Where can I buy a two-tone Mazda MX-30?
Where can I buy a two-tone Mazda MX-30 PHEV?
JJ (OKC)
Sep 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
Will I only pay VRT on a 2023 Honda Civic imported from NI?
If I buy a 2023 Honda Civic that was registered in Northern Ireland from new will I just pay VRT?
Shane (Dublin )
Sep 2025 Filed under: importing
Wet or dry belt in the 2022 Skoda Fabia 1.0?
Does the Volkswagen 1.0 TSI 70kW 'DKL' engine in the Skoda Fabia (2022) have a wet belt (belt in oil)? Or is the belt dry?
Should I worry about any degradation if the belt is in oil?
Tomas (Czechia)
Sep 2025 Filed under: timing belt or chain
How much to import a 2022 MG5 from the North?
Hi,
I'm looking at buying in Northern Ireland, a 2022 MG5 61.1kWh Exclusive Long Range with 22,000 miles on the clock for £13,000. It was previously owned in N.I. What can I expect to pay in VRT, VAT and other import charges?
Thanks
Sean Mullins (Claregalway, Co. Galway.)
Sep 2025 Filed under: importing
What kind of car do you drive Neil?
What kind of car do you drive Neil?
Evelyn (Dublin)
Sep 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
Which of these hatchbacks for €25,000 to go for?
Hi,
I am on the hunt for my first "new" car - I've only ever had hand me downs. I'm currently driving a low mileage (<92,000km) 2000 Yaris, which is running well and NCT'd until end of October. I am thinking of an MG3+ Excite, Hyundai i20 Deluxe or Kia Stonic.
I have test driven all, for around 20 minutes in city traffic. I will be using the car mainly for work, which is 80km round trip, mostly on N or M roads. It'll be around 12-hour shifts, a mix of day and nights, so visibility, safety and comfort are factors.
It will also be used for occasional trips around the country but rarely used on days off from work or short run-arounds. I am also thinking of trying a Renault Clio Evolution.
I have found one of each type, coming in around €25,000, which is my maximum budget.
Your opinion would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you
Ciara (Dublin)
Sep 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
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