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Is the Opel Astra 2.0-litre CDTi auto a good car?

I would like to import a BMW X5 from the UK, which is VAT qualifying and use it here for my business. My business is VAT registered and I wish to pay the VRT on business class (five-seater converted), but the VRT office will not give me an answer if it can be done even though garages are selling them here as five-seater business class. They also told me that I would have to pay the VAT here and then reclaim the VAT. This is not the case with any other import and I am sure that it goes against the free trade rule. What do you think can be done?

Hi, I have a 2004 Hyundai Getz that I'd like to sell for scrappage. How do I get a quote with you? The last place quoted 75 Euro. This seems very low for a good car.

Thanks!

L Morrison

I am hoping to buy a new Volkswagen Golf, but I am not sure which of the three engines below to select:

1 - petrol 1.2 (110hp)

2 - petrol 1.4 (150hp)

3 - diesel 1.6 (110hp)

I am originally from Kerry, but living in Dublin. I cycle to work every day, so I would only use the car to go to the shops, the gym or meet friends during the week or the weekends. I go home to Kerry at least once or twice a month and I also go to Cork every now and then as I have family down there. So pretty much every second or third weekend I am on the motorway. Dublin - Kerry - Dublin is around 600km, and Dublin - Cork - Dublin is around 530km.

Would love your advice.

I was wondering if it would be a wise move to trade in our old Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 1.8 petrol for the brand new Kia Sportage 1.7 diesel. I was very impressed by the high spec model in the showroom.

If I am buying a car in the UK to bring to Ireland (taking it through VRT on entry) do I still have to pay the UK VAT on the price of the car?

What club or association is there in Ireland for owners of classic BMW cars, and I mean vehicles 30 or more years old? Four years ago I met a chap in Mondello [at Mondello Live Sunday] who claimed to be a club for such people, and I do mean he, on his own, not a group. I have forgotten or lost his name but have not seen or heard of him or any events being held since.

Hi,

I have a 2007 Ford C-Max with 90,000 miles on the clock. Wondering what would I get to trade it in?

Thanks a mill

Brian

What's the difference between a Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi XE and 1.5 dCi XE E6?

I am looking for an automatic four-door, not too old, in the South Dublin area.