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How does Revenue calculate VRT on a crash-damaged car?

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My question is this: Why is the motor tax on a 2019 five-seat Peugeot Rifter only €270 and the motor tax on a 141 Peugeot van is €514? I'm thinking it may have something to do with the CO2 rating, but if so, why not the same for both vehicles?

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I am looking to import a Defender 110 from Northern Ireland, cost is £32,000. It's a 2015 and has 38,000 miles on the clock. And it's not a commercial vehicle. What charges would I expect to pay VRT etc. and what would I pay in tax, as it's a 2.2L diesel.

Many thanks

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I have a budget of about €7,000. I've been driving a 2009 Kia Rio for five years. I like how it handles, but I'd like a higher seating position and more clearance underneath because I live very rurally.

Things that matter to me: handling on curves and in bad weather, comfortable ride, fuel efficiency, ideally fold flat rear seats as I occasionally like to do DIY. Not too noisy (wind and road).

I do love to drive, and a bit of horsepower wouldn't go awry! But once it isn't crawling uphill, the other factors are more important. I rarely have passengers. Not concerned whether it's petrol or diesel, once it's manual.

Appreciate your advice!

I was thinking of buying a 2023 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 diesel, but I have been warned from many people to avoid it as there are too many faults with them. Is this true and if so, can you suggest something like the Tucson that might be a better fit?

I am buying a 2012 Renault Clio from an AA-approved dealer. Can I be sure dealer is genuine?

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Can you help? I want to import a 2005 Mercedes Sprinter pickup with two seats and a driver's seat; will I have to pay a NOx levy?

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If I were to import a 2018 Peugeot 308 from Northern Ireland, would I have to pay VAT and/or customs duty? Have looked at several websites but can't get a clear picture. Any help greatly appreciated.

Thank you

I don't like screens like large tablets stuck on the dashboard; I like a minimalist look, such as that of the Mazda3 hatchback, though I've had five different examples of the Ford Focus over my 'long life'! If I go for a 2021 or 2022 car can I get the relatively small screen changed to an even smaller one?

I am a taxi driver in Dublin and considering buying an XPeng G6, but I need to have clear glass at the back doors and not tinted. I was wondering if XPeng can provide clear glass.