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What is the best-selling car in Ireland?

What is the best-selling car in Ireland?

Carl Delaney (Galway)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

Expert answer

Hi Carl,

To the end of May this year it's the Volkswagen Golf, ahead of the Nissan Qashqai and Ford Focus. It was the same top three for 2012, though the Focus was first and the Golf third.

Hope that's of interest


What's a Volkswagen Passat Sport?

What's the difference between a Volkswagen Passat and a Volkswagen Passat Sport? I have a Passat Sport and there don't seem to be many in Ireland. My car is a TSI 1.4 by the way.

Alan Brady (Tallaght, Dublin)

May 2013 Filed under: miscellaneous

Expert answer

Hi Alan,

The Sport only has minor trim differences on the Passat — it’s not a separate model, just a slightly sportier-looking body kit and some extra equipment on the inside. Essentially, there’s no difference at all.


When does the new SEAT Leon SC arrive?

Any idea when the new SEAT Leon three-door will arrive ?

Frank D (Dublin)

May 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

Expert answer

Hi F D,

SEAT Ireland tells us that it'll be here this summer. Did you see our first drive of the SEAT Leon SC?


Is Dacia launching a new MPV?

Will Dacia launch a seven-seater in Ireland?

Thanks

Peadar Cois (Dublin)

Apr 2013 Filed under: future cars

Expert answer

Hi Peadar,

Dacia Ireland told us it has no plans to introduce a seven-seat model to the Irish market at this stage.

Hope that helps


When does the Renault Captur arrive?

When is the Renault Captur expected to hit the showrooms in Ireland?

Patrick King (Shannon)

Apr 2013 Filed under: future cars

Expert answer

Hi Patrick,

Renault Ireland tells us that we should be able to test one in July, so that's likely to coincide with the cars arriving in dealers as well. We'll be at the international launch of the car this week.

In case you missed our earlier news item here it is: Stylish new Renault SUV on the way


Can you help me chose a small convertible?

Which small convertible should I go for? I have a budget of up to €13,000 and would like a stylish car for a change from my 2005 Toyota Yaris. I do little mileage and would hope to buy something I will love for a number of years. I have been looking out for a Volkswagen Eos 1.4 with leather interior but these are not that easy to find. I have also looked at the Peugeot 207 CC 1.6 but am open to all suggestions.

Thanking you.

Cathy Johnson (Dublin)

Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

Expert answer

Hi Cathy,

The Eos is a nice car, right enough, but a bit thin on the ground here in Ireland. You may need to widen your search to the UK if you're going to find one you like.

That budget should give you a pretty good spread of possible purchases though. How about a BMW 318Ci convertible? Classy, practical and cool, we found one on Carzone.ie for €12,950. If you fancy something a bit smaller, there are a few MINI Cooper Convertibles knocking around at similar money. The MINI is not as practical as the Peugeot 207 CC you've suggested, but it is more fun to drive. Then again, the 207 does have that desirable folding steel roof.

But if you're really sold on the Eos, Karmann Volkswagen dealers in Dublin, on the Naas road, currently have one up for €12,950 with the 1.6 FSI petrol engine. Snap it up if you want it...

Let us know how you get on


How can I calculate VRT for a Dodge Challenger?

How can I find out how much a Dodge Challenger will cost in VRT? It's brand new and coming from an importer in Germany with a certificate of conformity for Europe.

Dave McCormack (Limerick)

Apr 2013 Filed under: importing

Expert answer

Hi Dave,

First off, we are massively jealous of you getting a Challenger. We drove an SRT8 version in San Diego back before Christmas and it's just a glorious lump of retro-styled Americana. Good enough to (literally at one point) stop traffic in downtown. Bringing one into Ireland of course means you're going to get hit for a lot of tax in the form of VRT - and potentially VAT.

You'll be paying the top whack rate of 36% VRT because of the car's emissions. Now, that's not 36% of the price you've paid, but 36% of what Revenue decides the car is worth. Fair? No, not even slightly but them's the rules. You'll have to pay VAT as well if the car is either less than six months old or has less than 6,000km on the clock. Within seven days of the car's arrival in Ireland, you have to make your appointment with the NCT people to have the car inspected and valued. Revenue has a very helpful FAQ page on VRT here: http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/vrt/faqs-vrt.html

Let us know how you get on - and if you need help testing it...


How much is my BMW 325i Coupé worth?

How much is my BMW 325i Coupé worth? It has 30,000 miles on it (48,000 kilometres) and is a 2007 car bought here in Ireland from a main dealer.

Thank you

Peter McTigue (Cork)

Apr 2013 Filed under: used car values

Expert answer

Hi Peter,

The low mileage on your car really helps, as most examples of the 325i on sale have considerably more on the clock. I'd say you're looking at a value of between €13,000 and €16,000, depending in spec, colour and whether or not your car has an automatic gearbox. A dealer will most likely pitch you about €12,000 on a trade in.

Let us know how you get on


What's a Honda Civic 1.7 diesel valued at?

Hi, what is the value of a 2004 Honda Civic 1.7 diesel with 80,000 miles (129,000 kilometres) on the clock?

Mia Fleming (Gorey)

Mar 2013 Filed under: used car values

Expert answer

Hi Mia,

That's a little difficult to answer as Honda Ireland never imported that generation Civic diesel here. In the UK, a 2004 1.7 CDTi is worth around £2,000 so I'd take a stab at a value of around €2,500 to €3,000 here.

Let us know how you get on


Which version of the Lancer is the Intense equivalent to?

I am currently in the market for a 2008 and up Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 and have come across the Intense model. When trying to get an insurance quote for this model I am left stumped as the insurance companies only suggest the models DE, ES and GTS. Which model is the Intense relative to these?

Graham Kelly (Galway)

Mar 2013 Filed under: insurance

Expert answer

Hi Graham,

We asked Mitsubishi Ireland about this one and this is what was said: "Invite and Intense are two model trim names that are associated with a number of our vehicles, including the Lancer. It’s unusual but not unheard of that an insurance company would not have all the trim names on their database. The names do not infer any special performance characteristics but simply a level of trim so should not impact on an insurance quote."

"DE, ES and GTS are very old model trim names going back over 12 years, which we don’t currently use. So these insurance companies must still have them on their database."

Hope you get sorted


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