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Is there a map of the electric charging points available to the public in Ireland? Is there an app for this? Which brands sell electric cars that can be charged at home at night-rate electricity charges? Is the battery capacity of electric cars much improved and what range can you expect now as 2019 ends?
I want to buy a 2014 Mitsubishi L200 for private use in Ireland; how much is it for tax with private insurance
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I've a 2011 Ford Kuga with back seats; tax is €580 a year; is it because it came from the UK?
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How long should loan approval take after a car dealer submits your proposal form to their finance department? A car dealer submitted my finance application on Friday at 12:30 and I didn’t hear back yet for rest of Friday so will have to wait until Monday...
I'm thinking about buying a Volkswagen Caddy van 1.6 and want to tax it privately. How much will it cost
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Why would two exact same make, model and engined cars be different tax rates? Both 2010 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso, 1.6 diesel HDi?
What is the pricing of the new Peugeot e-2008 electric car?
My boyfriend at the time said he would give me his car, but we have broken up since and I don't want the car anymore. He has sent me over the logbook and the car he is now driving still is under my name when it was previously in his name, so my question is how do I get it back under his name? I have tried looking online and can't find anything. I have the logbook; does he just need to fill in his details and send it off then?
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I'm hoping you might be able to answer my question, please. I plan to purchase a small van from Northern Ireland and import it into the Republic. What charges will I incur when importing this vehicle? I am hoping to buy a Berlingo/Partner. Is there still a flat rate of €200 VRT or do I have to pay VAT in the ROI as well? I am not registered for VAT. Does VAT apply to new vehicles only?
Sorry, I know that was more than one question.
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Chris, Donegal
I am wondering if it's possible to get a car financed without having work sorted first. I am moving back to Ireland to the west and need a car to have a chance of getting work. I am wondering if finance is like a loan where you need a job first to get it or does it work differently than that?