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Can I switch into 2WD in the 4x4 Dacia Duster?
Can the Dacia Duster TCe 130 4x4 be changed to a two-wheel drive mode for urban driving?
Gary Shaw (Wakefield)
Jul 2025 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
Which tax rate for an imported 2004 Toyota Hilux?
Hi,
I hope to import a 2004 Toyota Hilux 2.4 D-4D from the UK. Can you tell me if I would pay motor tax by engine size? Or would it be classed as being first registered upon the year of import, say next year, therefore I'd pay motor tax based on its emissions?
Denis Mcgrath (TIPPERARY )
Jul 2025 Filed under: taxation
Can I avail of the Transfer of Residence process?
Hi,
I'm moving back to Ireland after five years living in the UK and want to avail of the Transfer of Residency VRT exemption.
I am also registered in Ireland as a sole trader in the motor trade and complete Irish VAT and income tax returns annually. The Irish work is mostly vehicle repairs which I sub out to a third party and occasionally fly home myself to complete the work.
Do you think this will impact my chances and should I put all the vehicles (three of them) into my partner's name who has no affiliation with Irish tax system or the motor trade?
Appreciate any advice you may have as it's not clearly laid out by Revenue.
Thank you
Patrick (London)
Jul 2025 Filed under: importing
Is there a Jaecoo agency in Ireland?
Is there a Jaecoo agency in Ireland?
Breda Hughes (Roscommon)
Jul 2025 Filed under: future cars
With this dealer paperwork from NI, will I pay VAT?
I am purchasing a car from Northern Ireland to import into the Republic of Ireland. The dealership in NI purchased this car on 18.06.2025 and has the customs documentation from mainland GB. The V5C is also available. Will I be liable for VAT if I purchase this car?
Lisa Comer (Galway)
Jul 2025 Filed under: importing
What paperwork is needed to import a car from the North?
Hi,
I recently bought a car in NI. Registered in my name, just waiting on papers. But I live in Republic of Ireland and want to register there. How does this work? What papers will I need?
Thanks
Erika (Navan)
Jul 2025 Filed under: importing
When to replace my SEAT Arona's timing belt?
What is the replacement interval for the timing belt of my SEAT Arona 1.0 'DKRF' engine?
J (Duiven)
Jul 2025 Filed under: servicing
Do I pay VAT on importing a car from Northern Ireland?
Hi,
I would like to know if I have to pay VAT if I import a used vehicle from Northern Ireland into the Republic.
Do I need to pay extra tax due to Brexit?
Christine (Tralee)
Jul 2025 Filed under: importing
Can I import a Land Rover Defender as a commercial?
I am looking to import a Land Rover Defender 110 or 90 from the UK as they are significantly cheaper over there. I however do not want to pay a huge amount of VRT. Can it be brought in as a two-seat commercial and only pay the €333 rate?
Alex Ryan (Dublin )
Jul 2025 Filed under: importing
How much to change a VW Golf's gasket?
Hi,
Just wondering how much is it for a gasket change for an automatic Volkswagen Golf?
Thank you
Linda (Portlaoise)
Jul 2025 Filed under: repair
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