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How much to do the clutch and timing belt in a 2013 Ford Focus?
How much to replace the clutch plate and timing belt together in a 2013 Ford Focus Titanium 1.6 diesel?
Birendra Thapa (Belgium)
Aug 2025 Filed under: servicing
Can I import a car from the UK with PCP?
Hi,
Can I import a car from the UK with PCP?
George (Dublin)
Aug 2025 Filed under: finance
Is there a wheelbrace and jack in the Omoda 9 SHS?
Where is the wheel brace and jack in the Omoda 9 SHS? I've looked under the floor in the boot area and just about everywhere else.
Andrew (Somerset )
Jul 2025 Filed under: tyres
Is a car used by a dealer liable to attract VAT on import?
Hi,
Your guide to importing a car from NI was very informative and helpful but I wonder if you have any clarification on what is meant by private use.
I am looking at a 2025 car in NI with a main dealer. It was registered in January 2025, has NI plates (not UK), V5C was registered on 3 June 2025 and it has 11,000 km on the clock.
It is registered to the dealer's name (business name) and address and used as a demo and company-use car.
It's been difficult to get clarification as to whether this car might be liable for VAT or not. The private ownership piece and the date the V5C was registered are the main grey areas for us.
Any helpful advice would be gratefully received
Elaine (Monaghan)
Jul 2025 Filed under: importing
Should I keep my 141 Toyota Corolla?
Toyota Corolla 141 diesel, 270,000km on the clock: should I change soon or drive on until the end? No issues with it.
Deirdre (Cork)
Jul 2025 Filed under: reliability
How to get insurance for my Japanese import?
I am trying to insure a Japan import car which I bought recently. The reg isn't pulling up in most of the insurance sites. What can I do about this or is there a company that does insurance for Japanese import cars specifically?
Neeraj Nandakumar (Cavan)
Jul 2025 Filed under: insurance
Is the wet belt in a 2022 Ford Focus a problem?
I bought a 2022 Ford Focus petrol ST line MHEV early this year and since have seen reports etc that the wet oil pump belt being rubber is causing problems. However I saw that the mild-hybrid model has a chain and not a rubber belt. Have you any information on this problem?
Many thanks
Frank Dodd (Dublin)
Jul 2025 Filed under: reliability
Where to sell my Qashqai that needs a new turbo?
I have a 142 Nissan Qashqai with what I believe to have a blown turbo in it.
I'm wondering where is the best place to try and sell this as is and what price am I looking at getting for this? From what I'm told it will cost roughly €2,500 to replace the turbo and I'm just not willing to put that kind of money into it.
I need to replace the car but would need to sell this first to come up with some kind of deposit.
Lisa Lawless (Clondalkin)
Jul 2025 Filed under: used car values
Looking for a non-SUV hybrid...
I'm interested in a hybrid but live in the country near Ennistymon. Lots of short trips and frequent ones to Galway. It needs to be comfortable for three people and not a SUV.
Annabel (Co Clare)
Jul 2025 Filed under: hybrid
Are Lotus, Morgan and GWM still on sale in Ireland?
Hi,
Just wondering if Lotus, Morgan and Great Wall are still available new on the Irish market or have they withdrawn. No new sales for Lotus or GWM this year yet and only one for Morgan.
Thank you
Mark (Kildare)
Jul 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
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