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I want to know about the timing belt issues in Peugeot's 1.2-litre PureTech petrol engine. Do all cars have the same issues?

What if a car is driven from Northern Ireland to ROI? There will be no transport invoice...

Are the LED lights on an S line spec Audi A6 the same as Matrix lights on the current model?

I would like to buy a 2006 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi estate. Is it a good car?

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When parking behind another car do you need to put the car into reverse before your front sensors will work to alert you how close you are?

Hi,

I am trying to find out if an MG HS Trophy PHEV for sale in Belfast in Northern Ireland would be considered according to this: “A vehicle that has previously been in use in NI can be registered for Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) in the State without liability to additional Customs Duties and import Value-Added Tax (VAT).”

It is an ex-demo car that is being sold as “used”. It was registered in Northern Ireland by the dealer 17 October 2024 and so is over six months old. Am I right in thinking it is not subject to VAT, and if so, will the V5C showing the date of registration in Northern Ireland be enough to register the car for VRT?

Yours sincerely

Hi Shane,

Thank you for your swift reply. We have three kids: 7, 10 and 15. Mileage at least 20,000km per year.

Got a quote from a dealer for the Dacia Bigster of €36,900 for Expression trim, the 1.8-litre hybrid version. I think they are pricing themselves out of the market . Why is this car so many different prices all over Europe (and believe it or not we are in Europe too).

Sorry but just short of 40K for a Dacia doesn't compute to me!

Is the Jaecoo J7 coming to Ireland?

Looking to buy a family car - budget €25,000 to €30,000 (so I assume a 2021/2022). Looking at the Tucson, Sportage, Audi Q3 or the equivalent Skoda. Looking for reliability. Which of the above would you recommend? Or is there another option I should be looking at?