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Has my diesel Hyundai a belt or a chain?
Has my 192 Hyundai 1.6 diesel engine a timing belt or chain?
John (Kildare)
Oct 2025 Filed under: timing belt or chain
What will I replace my BMW i4 with?
I have a 2024 BMW i4 eDrive 35 M Sport Pro, from new, with Comfort Pack, laser lights and 360-degree camera with 40,000km approx. on the clock. Thinking about trading it in for either a Skoda Elroq RS, Cupra Tavasan or maybe a Volvo EX40.
I'm getting a bad trade in price, a lot less than what I was expecting. I was thinking I'd have to part with about €6-7k to change. But it's nearly twice that. What do you think cost-to-change would be?
Also, debating what to change to, I've never had an SUV-type car. Had plenty of saloons, hatches and coupes.
Kieran M (Galway)
Oct 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
Does the Skoda Kodiaq PHEV still have issues?
Hi,
I'm considering a new Skoda Kodiaq PHEV but have been concerned reading about many electronic faults, software updates, breaking issues etc in the 2024/25 model. Are these likely to be resolved in a 261 car?
Niamh Neville (Dublin)
Oct 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
What's the warranty on the 2025 Opel Frontera?
What's the warranty on the 2025 Opel Frontera?
Caroline Dyer (Galway)
Oct 2025 Filed under: warranty
Is this NI car (still on GB plates) free from VAT and import duty?
Hi,
I have a query regarding importing a car. I have read lots of the information online but just want clarification before I proceed. I am purchasing a used car from a garage in Northern Ireland. The car was imported from GB to NI by the garage. The car is on a GB registration but was imported to Northern Ireland by the garage through TSS (trader support service) and has TSS documentation to support this.
Am I correct in saying that I am not liable to pay VAT and customs charges on the car when presenting for VRT and that the only applicable charges would be for VRT and NOx?
The garage has said this is the case due to the Windsor agreement. The car has been in garage for sale since arrival. It is still on the GB plates.
David R (Dublin)
Sep 2025 Filed under: importing
Any news on the 2026 Toyota RAV4 pricing?
Any update on when the new-for-2026 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid will be available in Ireland and how much it will cost?
Gabriel O'Connell (Kells)
Oct 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
Which hybrid company car for up to €68,000?
What is the best choice for a hybrid company car with a max budget of €68k? Currently in an Audi A5 diesel but don't want to increase my BIK payment.
Bill Lennon (WATERFORD)
Sep 2025 Filed under: benefit-in-kind
Can you clear up this grey area on importing from the North?
I'm looking to import an EV from Northern Ireland. Budget 2026 continues the €5k VRT reduction/exemption on EVs until end of 2026. Windsor Framework applicable to EVs registered prior to 1 January 2021 and used in Northern Ireland for at least six months? So, charges applicable on a 2020 EV upon import from Northern Ireland to Republic?
I know I asked this previously in 2024 when looking at a BMW i3s to replace our VW Passat with an EV for me to commute, but the wife was hesitant to have me in a small car on the back roads, though the i3 has a carbon structure so no safety cell issues. Anyway, being used to the spacious Passat we got a nice Arteon (2.0 TSI 4Motion that likes a drink) so all the more reason with budget hike on fuel to get back to economical commuting.
Thanks
Damien McGettrick (Lusk)
Oct 2025 Filed under: importing
What documents do I need to show a car was owned in NI?
If importing a car from NI, I see the previous owner from NI must own it a reasonable time. What is that, two months plus?
Also what docs from him will I need?
Thank you
Mahmood Hussain
Oct 2025 Filed under: importing
What is the performance mpg of the 2023 MG HS?
What is the performance mpg of the 2023 MG HS?
Liz Greer (Lancaster)
Sep 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
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