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Hi there,

 am looking at purchasing a 2024 Suzuki Jimny for private use. I can either purchase the two-seat LCV model and insure and tax it privately or I could go for the more expensive four-seat Sierra import model (Japanese domestic model I believe) that some dealers in Ireland are offering.

Would the imported model have to undergo an NCT rather than a CVRT? And if so, would it fail on emissions as this is why Suzuki no longer sell them as private vehicles I believe?

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I'm purchasing a 2024 car from a Northern Ireland dealer. It was first registered to the dealer new in the North in April 2024. It has 5,000 miles on the clock. On the V5C form it has the dealer’s address on it. Is this free from VAT and customs duty as it was originally registered new in the North even though no private owner?

I own a Ford Kuga Mk2 from 2015, powered by the EcoBoost petrol engine with manual transmission. My question is, does it have a wet timing belt? Thank you in advance for the answer.

Best regards

Which would be most reliable for shorter commutes between a 2019 Toyota Corolla 1.2 petrol and 2020 Hyundai i30 1.0 petrol?  Leaning towards i30 for practicality. Hybrid/electric out of budget but wary of reliability of these turbocharged engines.

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I’m looking to buy a 2013 BMW 316. Will diesel or petrol be the best option? Are there any issues with the diesel engine?

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Wondering if you could assist me, please. I’m looking at potentially buying a UK-imported VW Golf from a Mazda dealer garage. It will have two years left of the manufacturer warranty. Will that warranty be valid in Ireland if something unfortunately happened and who would I take the car to, a local Irish Volkswagen dealership? The garage/seller maintains the warranty would be valid.

Can you please confirm?

Thanks in advance.

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