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Filed under repair - Asked by John O Riordan (Cork) - Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:53
What is the likely VRT on an Aston Martin DB9: 2005 from both the UK and Northern Ireland?
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Filed under importing - Asked by Desmond Hayes (Limerick ) - Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:55
NOx emissions on a 2018 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI CR vRS?
Filed under VRT - Asked by Thomas DALY (County Dublin) - Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:12
Hello,
Is the 2007 Mazda3 expensive to repair compared to VW Polo, Skoda Fabia, etc?
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Filed under servicing - Asked by Vishwanath Bijapur (Dublin) - Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:16
Hi,
I just got a shocking price trying to import a 2005 Honda Civic EP3, a UK car. Before Xmas it was €1,200 even on the 1st of January through the VRT calculator. My car and engine was on the calculator and then removed. I purchased but didn't collect on 28th of December 2020. It has 105,000 miles on it and NOx of 0.028 gram and I was quoted €4,575 VRT - it costs more than the car did.
I know a person in my area who just bought a Premium Edition 2005 with 120,000 miles and late fee of €600 and he cleared his for €3,040. Why am I being charged more and as I did buy it last year it should still be on last year's rate. It was delivered on 5th of Jan to me and could not get VRT appointment until 19th of Jan.
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Filed under importing - Asked by Declan Mccormack (Sligo) - Thu, 28 Jan 2021 22:52
Does a 2009 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D have a timing belt or timing chain?
Filed under servicing - Asked by David Culligan (Navan) - Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:36
Are the crew cab vans now in the same bracket as the business edition SUVs? For example I’m looking at buying a crew cab Mercedes Vito Mixto. It has the seats in the back but it does has a separate compartment for the back of the van for carrying tools and goods etc. Do you know if this is true? Would the VRT rate not be in the commercial bracket and would it have to be classed as a private vehicle then with the higher rate of motor tax?
Filed under taxation - Asked by Paul Tynan (Kilcormac Offaly. ) - Mon, 25 Jan 2021 22:03
Hi,
Is it possible to change how a 3.2-litre Ford Ranger is taxed from commercial to M1 private tax? I'm looking at buying one as its suits my hobbies a lot better then a car. Also, if it is possible, is it done with the old motor tax basis of assessment by engine capacity in cc?
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Filed under taxation - Asked by Luke Melia (Carrick On Shannon) - Mon, 25 Jan 2021 19:18
Hi,
I am buying a brand new commercial vehicle (pickup style) for private use. I will be taxing it privately. I have rang three insurance companies and they will not quote me privately on the vehicle because it is listed as a commercial vehicle on their system. Is there an insurance company that specialises in this type of private insurance? If not, how do I insure the vehicle?
Filed under insurance - Asked by Dermott Cunningham (Dublin) - Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:00
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I need a pick up for work, am self-employed. Is it worth buying a second hand one in the North, probably spending about €6-8k, and bringing it down? Just wondering about VRT/NOx levy/VAT etc.
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Filed under importing - Asked by Len Naughton (Kildare) - Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:37
