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I am looking at the 1.2 N Connecta Nissan Qashqai from 2017 and was wondering what you thought of the engine? Is the car relatively big for a smallish engine?

Hi guys,

Just wondering whether it is possible to convert an estate/touring/wagon into full commercial vehicle to avail of the €333 rate of tax etc? If so, what do the dimensions of the space in the back need to be and are there any other requirements and stipulations such as no spare wheel?

Cheers

Nick, Dublin

Does a 2011 Ford Kuga 2.0 have a timing belt or chain?

Does the 2014 Ford Kuga have a timing belt or chain and at what mileage should it be changed?  If so, does it give a warning when it needs to be changed or will it just snap?

My indicator light is working on outside of the car, but not on dashboard; will this fail the NCT?

Does a 161 Opel Insignia 1.6 diesel have a timing belt or chain? And if a belt, what interval should it be changed at?

Does the 2019 BMW Z4 sDrive20i come with the wind deflector as standard? If not, what is the cost of this accessory and do you consider it necessary?

I have a Ford EcoSport. The stop/start system, when I switch it off, at times, still makes the car judder a bit. When I've stopped, at traffic lights, then the engine switches off. I've not put it in neutral or took my foot off the clutch. This will only happen a few times, then the car runs fine, with the stop /start off. I don't understand why it still cuts off, when system is off?

I am interested in buying a Kia Optima, a 1.7 CRDi 2 Luxe model, with 88,000 miles on the clock. It's a UK import registered in Ireland.

Can you tell me:

1. What price is an okay price for this car?

2. Since I am based in Ireland, can buying a UK import car be problem in any way?

3. Generally how is fuel economy for this model? Is it good/bad as compared to its competitors?

4. I am confused between Nissan Qashqai and Kia Optima. Can you advise pros/cons of one over other?

Thanks Anshul Malik

I am moving to Ireland from the UK, and I have a Kia Sportage GT line that I have owned since 1st of April - it has done just over 9,000 miles. Would I be exempt from paying VRT and VAT?