CompleteCar

Ask Us Anything

Read answers from CompleteCar.ie motoring experts to readers’ car questions.

From our motoring experts

Latest answered questions

Browse previous answers from the CompleteCar.ie editorial team.

Why does it cost so much ro reserve a number plate?

Why does Revenue charge €1,000 for a number plate reservation? This “service” seems to benefit premium luxury vehicles but appears expensive when buying a new economy model. Initially from the foundation of the State it was free as the dealer could register the car but from the 1990s Revenue was charging €350. This service was also available for imported vehicles but ceased in 2015 without explanation. Driving licences and the NCT cost only a fraction in comparison.

A question on my Skoda Octavia's fuel economy...

Enjoyed the Skoda Octavia 1.5 Tec auto review. Just curious do you measure real world litres/100km versus official during your time with the car? I can’t see any reference in the piece. Just curious as I purchased one and while long motorway trips deliver 5.0 litres/100km, urban stop-start and suburban traffic means closer to 9.0 litres/100km or 30mpg in old money. Any information appreciated.

Kind regards