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My new Skoda Kamiq has no removable torch in the boot, yet all the reviews I've read, including yours, say that it comes as standard.
Admittedly most of them say it's only in the "Ambition" up, but I have the "Style". I called to the dealer today and showed him one of the reviews including a photo. He told me I was looking at UK reviews and that the Irish cars don't have a torch. Can you throw any light on this? I'd really like a torch.
Filed under optional extras - Asked by Patricia Costello (Clonakilty, Co. Cork) - Tue, 17 Aug 2021 22:44
The government have a stated plan to phase out internal combustion engines. If they are serious, they must have a plan for how people living in apartment blocks, terraced housing and anywhere else without a driveway are going to charge their full or partly electric cars while at home.
The question is, do they have a plan?
Thanks
Philip
Filed under electric cars - Asked by Philip Donegan (Ballina) - Sun, 01 Aug 2021 13:31
Hello.
I bought a Dodge Challenger 5.7 and it's on the way to Ireland. Only a year old. I was just wondering how much will the VRT cost? The car was €30,000, the CO2 around 272g/km.
Thanks Brigitta
Filed under VRT - Asked by Brigitta Reczi (Kilkenny) - Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:43
Hi guys,
Is it possible to convert a two-seat N1 (10-year-old Range Rover) to a five-seat N1?
Thanks
Ken
Filed under commercial vehicle - Asked by Ken McGrath (Cork) - Tue, 13 Jul 2021 22:03
Hi,
With reference to your importing feature, I was wondering how much of this would apply to me? I am moving to Ireland with my partner who is an Irish citizen and we both want to bring our cars with us. Both are UK-registered in 2015 and both have been owned for around three years. Are we going to get charged large fees to do this or are we going to exempt due to having owned them and not just buying to import i.e. is the terminology related to the latter and we have nothing to worry about?
One of the cars is a 3.0-litre diesel, so wondering what tax band that would fall under?
Many thanks
Alex
Filed under importing - Asked by Alex Parris (Gorey) - Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:02
We want to import our Mercedes-Benz into Ireland from the UK. We understand that VRT needs to be paid, but do not understand the VAT element. What is the VAT due on? On the value of the car, or the VRT that needs to be paid?
Filed under importing - Asked by Jim Com (Ireland) - Tue, 03 Aug 2021 20:08
Hi,
I recently bought a Nissan Navara privately and I can’t seem to get it insured for private use. How do I get it insured and taxed privately?
Thanks
Filed under insurance - Asked by Gavin Dolan (Ireland) - Tue, 03 Aug 2021 20:05
Hi,
I am moving back to Ireland permanently next year from Australia. I own a 2016 VW Amorak that I want to bring back with me. I own the vehicle for more than six months. Can you confirm if I will be exempt from VRT and if there are any other taxes, unexpected costs on arrival in Ireland?
Thank you
Filed under importing - Asked by Bryan Glynn - Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:34
Please point me in right direction. I have a 2018 Ford Mondeo and would like to change in January 2022, so I need some advice. I like diesel. What three cars should I be test driving? Around the size of the Mondeo with five doors. Help!
Filed under choosing new car - Asked by Fergal Reidy (Celbridge County Kildare) - Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:18
Hi
I currently have a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace but would like to upgrade to a seven-seater with seven full-sized seats as I'm expecting my fourth child. I'm looking at the SEAT Alhambra, which ticks a lot of boxes, but would prefer a petrol or hybrid option. I can't go electric as parking is on-street and there's no option to plug in. Looking at a 2021 Alhambra so would consider something in a similar price range.
Any advice appreciated,
Karen
Filed under choosing new car - Asked by Karen Golden (Dublin 6) - Sat, 26 Jun 2021 15:09
