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Benefits of importing a VAT-qualifying car from the UK?
Hi,
What's the benefit of buying a VAT-qualifying car in the UK? Will they sell to me VAT-free if I am VAT-registered in ROI?
Thank you
James O'Hare (Dundalk)
Jun 2025 Filed under: importing
Belt or chain in a 2023 Audi Q3 1.5 petrol?
Does a 2023 Audi Q3 35 TFSI 1.5 use a cam chain or a wet belt?
David Ferry (Swansea )
Jun 2025 Filed under: timing belt or chain
I want a van for private use. How do I do that?
I want a standard van, Renault Trafic for example. I want to use it to travel through France and Spain carrying two e-bikes, two rollators, two dogs, luggage and my wife - we are both retired. I want to put some carpet in the back and sometimes, when needed, sleep there. I do not intend to transport goods, provide services or camp everywhere. How can I make this happen?
Ronnie Koon (Frenchpark Co Roscommon )
Jun 2025 Filed under: commercial vehicle
When to change my Mondeo diesel's belt?
I have a 1.6 Econetic diesel Ford Mondeo; what interval is the cambelt change at?
Stephen Neely (Brighton)
Jun 2025 Filed under: servicing
Any info on the updated Toyota bZ4X?
Do you have any update on specifications of the new upgraded 2025 Toyota bZ4X available from July 2025?
John O Callaghan (Portmarnock)
Jun 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
How much to import a 2017 VW Tiguan from the North?
How much to import a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan from Northern Ireland? Vehicle has always been in the North from new.
Anne Walker
Jun 2025 Filed under: importing
I'm trading my Aqua in for a new Toyota Yaris Cross...
I'm trading in my five-year old hybrid Toyota Aqua, with 41,300km on clock, to buy a new Yaris Cross hybrid. My car is in excellent condition. I'm paying cash. What should I expect to get for my car?
Mary (Ennis)
Jun 2025 Filed under: used car values
Which spec on a Mercedes GLC to go for?
I'm buying a Mercedes GLC 220 d AMG Line with 20-inch wheels. Are they comfortable enough? They look good with aluminium side skirts. Or am I better getting the 19-inch wheels without side skirt? Also I'm getting the light-grey leather and I have been told it has been coated with a leather product to protect the seats; is this true?
Martin Ryan (Athlone )
Jun 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
Skoda Kodiaq or Toyota RAV4 for reliability?
Hi,
Currently driving a 212 Citroen C5 Aircross and looking to change to a 2023 or 2024 car. Have narrowed the search to the Toyota RAV4 or Skoda Kodiaq. Long term reliability over the next five years is important.
Which would you recommend please?
Niamh Neville (Dublin)
Jun 2025 Filed under: reliability
Can I import my company's Range Rover VRT free?
Hi
I'm permanently based in Cork but have a company in the UK for which I travel back and forth regularly for work. I have a vehicle over there, a 2017 Range Rover. Can I bring this back to Ireland after owning it for longer than six months in the UK and avoid VRT etc?
Brendan Neary (Cork)
Jun 2025 Filed under: importing
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