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When to change a 2017 Skoda Fabia's belt?
I have a 2017 Skoda Fabia 1.2. If it has a timing belt, when do I need to change it?
Debbie
Feb 2026 Filed under: servicing
Can the Hyundai Inster Cross tow a trailer?
What is the towing capacity of the Hyundai Inster Cross - if any?
Wendy (Bristol)
Feb 2026 Filed under: towing
Will I have to pay VAT on this ex-fleet car from the North?
Hi there,
I am just wondering as to the applicability of VAT on ex-fleet imports from the NI. I am looking at buying a 2025 Ford from a main dealer up north. The salesperson I spoke to in this branch, and the salesperson in another branch also, assured me that the car in question would not attract VAT.
For reference, the car was originally registered in NI on an NI reg and has remained with that owner since its first registration. However, it was used by a lease fleet company and has been "sold" back to the dealership at the end of that period.
I spoke to Revenue today who confirmed that that is generally fine, but that, depending on who you get, they may require evidence of actual use in NI to avoid applying customs and VAT, i.e. to ensure it was not NI-registered and used in GB.
This is an issue as, due to its age, it has no service history (one being performed now) and has not had to do an MOT. The dealer is happy to provide records of the pre-delivery inspection immediately prior to its registration in NI, and also to issue a letter stating that, to their best knowledge, it was always in use in NI during that period of ownership.
I think the person I spoke to in Revenue is correct in saying that it depends who I get on the day (stupid) as various online posts from 2024-2026 indicate that it can either be totally fine on account of it being registered at an NI address, or the fact that it was owned by a company as opposed to an individual may be a red flag and trigger a demand for additional evidence of actual use.
What do you think?
Richard (Dublin)
Feb 2026 Filed under: importing
Is there a new Mazda3 coming to Ireland in 2026?
Is there a new Mazda3 coming to Ireland in 2026?
John O Sullivan (Waterford)
Feb 2026 Filed under: future cars
Will I stick with diesel as I do some towing?
I own a Mazda CX-60 diesel and changing this year. I drive short distances but occasionally do some towing. What's best option, diesel again or petrol hybrid? A bit scared of going hybrid.
Francis (Ireland)
Mar 2026 Filed under: towing
What will I replace my Peugeot with for €15,000?
I'm looking to trade in my 2012 Peugeot 308 Active HDi (with 242,000km on the odometer) for a newer medium-sized used car and don't know if I should be looking at a diesel, petrol or a hybrid car.
Reliability, efficiency and easy maintenance are my key concerns. I travel mostly rural roads and do a short daily commute (50km per day round trip in low density traffic). I sometimes take longer trips but rarely use motorways. My annual mileage is roughly 20,000km. My budget including trade in would be in the region of €14-€15,000.
Mary (Co Galway)
Mar 2026 Filed under: choosing used car
Does the Macan S have a proper Porsche engine?
I used to have a diesel Porsche Macan, which I later learned was powered by a Volkswagen engine and I had loads of trouble with it.
I currently have an aging Panamera Turbo with a proper Porsche engine which has been faultless and I am thinking of changing.
Is the 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine in the Macan S a Porsche development?
John Moseley (Bs25 5nt )
Feb 2026 Filed under: petrol
Hello is the Smart #1 Brabus available in Ireland?
Hello is the Smart #1 Brabus available in Ireland?
Pat (Adare)
Mar 2026 Filed under: choosing new car
Is Chery coming to Ireland?
Is Chery coming to Ireland?
Mark Foley (Limerick )
Mar 2026 Filed under: choosing new car
When will the BYD Atto 3 Evo be in Ireland?
Just wondering when will the BYD Atto 3 Evo be available in Ireland?
Pat (Adare)
Mar 2026 Filed under: choosing new car
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