How much is the BMW 320d to tax?
How much is the car tax on a BMW 320d - 2006/2007/2008?
Marcus Dillon (Dublin)Sep 2014 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Marcus,
For 2006 and 2007 (and up to July 2008) the BMW 320d was taxed according to its engine size, which is 1,995cc. That is currently €710 per year (€394 for six months or €200 for three months).
If the car was registered after July 2008 then it is taxed according to its CO2 emissions. Our data shows us that should mean emissions of 128g/km for a manual 320d or 144g/km with an automatic gearbox. The annual tax disc costs for those is €270 and €390 respectively.
Hope that helps
What do you think of this E-Class Mercedes?
Hi, what's your opinion on 2008 models E 200 Mercedes-Benz automatic petrol? The one I'm looking at has 50k miles on the clock and is priced at around €15k.
Sean Lynch (Dublin)Sep 2014 Filed under: reliability
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Hi Sean,
A nice car, and that price looks very sharp, but tread carefully. The 2002-onwards E-Class gave Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes owners no end of trouble, with anything electrical or electronic being exceptionally suspect. Now, the good news is that the 2006-on version of that E-Class was significantly revised and a whole lot better, but still check every single button and electrical connection to make sure it's all working properly. Make sure too that the gearbox and rear suspension are both working smoothly and not making any untoward noises - both are weak areas.
How much is the latest Polo to tax?
How much for annual car tax on 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 and 1.4?
Claire D (Dublin)Aug 2014 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Claire,
The revised Polo is now in Ireland, so we assume you mean that one. The 1.2-litre TSI petrol model is in Band A3, costing €190 to tax. That's the case whether it's manual or DSG automatic and for both three- and five-door body styles.
The only 1.4-litre Polo on the Volkswagen Ireland price list is the TDI diesel. It's available in 75- and 90hp guises, in both three- and five-door bodies and with a DSG automatic for the higher power unit. It doesn't matter which of all those you buy, they're all in Band A2, costing just €180 per year to tax.
Hope that helps, but please do check out our first drive of the revised Polo here as well.
Peugeot 3008, Nissan Qashqai or Nissan Juke?
How reliable are the Peugeot 3008 diesel automatic, the Nissan Qashqai and Nissan Juke and which to choose?
ELIZABETH AKELE (Dublin)Aug 2014 Filed under: choosing new car
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Hi Lizzy,
Well, for a start, you're looking at two different segments here. The 3008 and Qashqai are much larger than the Juke, which is really quite a small car, especially on the inside. So, if you're regularly carrying large people or large loads, then I'd cross that one off your list. It's a little hard to say exactly how reliable any car is, but a good indicator is the result of the JD Power customer satisfaction survey. The most recent one, done in the UK last year, showed that Nissan was in the top ten for reliability and satisfaction while Peugeot finished in the bottom four.
Take from that what you will.
With €10,000 what diesel auto saloon do you recommend?
What are best diesel options 2009 or 2010 for fuel efficiency? Must be automatic, mid-range, up to 2.0-litre. I had been considering the likes of the Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi, Volvo S60, Volkswagen Jetta or any of the Audis. Budget c€10,000.
Dan McInerney (Kildare Town)Aug 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
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Hi Dan,
Of all the ones you've mentioned there, I'd actually have a long, hard look at the Volkswagen Jetta. True, it's not the most exciting car of all, but with the 1.6 TDI diesel engine coupled to the DSG automatic gearbox, you should be able to squeeze terrific fuel economy out of it: 55mpg should be easily do-able, perhaps even the sunny side of 60mpg. It's sweeter to drive than you'd think too, really comfy and built like a tank.
What do you think?
Should I trade my Polo for this Ford Focus?
Hi,
I would like to purchase a 2005 Ford Focus LX manual model from a SIMI dealer who is asking €4,950 for a trade in with 55,000 on the clock, NCT just passed, timng belt done, with all Ford service history and a three-month warranty. I have a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 automatic with 62,000 miles on the clock in average condition. Offer price: €2,450, so I should pay €2,500 more? Is this trade in worth it?
Stany Simon (Clonsilla)Aug 2014 Filed under: used car values
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Hi Simon,
That’s absolutely top-value for a 2005 Focus, so the car would want to be in exceptionally good condition and come with a full and complete service history and a decent warranty to command that kind of price. You haven’t given us a year for your Polo so it’s rather difficult to value but we think you could potentially find better value on the Focus out there.
What diesel auto car would suit by growing brood?
What options are out there for diesel auto car or SUV under 2.0 litres, that will take two bum boosters and an Isofix car seat? Without going for an MPV!
Mr D. Ryan, Limerick
Dee Ryan (Limerick)Jul 2014 Filed under: choosing new car
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Hi Dee,
Get yourself into a Skoda Yeti. Fab family car that. Three individual rear seats, which slide, tip, fold and remove. Should easily take your seating arrangement and they're brilliant to drive. 1.6 TDI is the best all round engine and it's available with the DSG automatic gearbox. Still a cracking car after all these years - reliable and high quality too.
What do you think?
What is the road tax on a Nissan Qashqai?
What is the road tax on a Nissan Qashqai?
Jemima Ripman (Limerick)Jul 2014 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Jemima,
It really depends on which model you're talking about. Assuming it's the all-new Qashqai launched this year, the 1.5-litre dCi diesel are in Band A2, costing just €180 per year to tax; the 1.6-litre diesel (manual or automatic) is in Band A4 at €200 per year; while the 4x4 Qashqai with the 1.6-litre diesel is in Band B1, costing €270 per year. The 1.2-litre petrol versions are also in Band B1.
Hope that's of some help
How much is the road tax on a 2012 Mercedes E 250?
How much is the road tax on a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (E 250 CDI Sport)?
George Margey (Donegal)Jul 2014 Filed under: taxation
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Hi George,
We'd need to reg. number to give you a definitive answer, as the official emissions rating for that car depends on a number of factors, including the factory-fitted wheel size, whether it has stop-start and whether it's the five- or seven-speed automatic gearbox. Possibilities include:
- 16-inch wheels, five-speed auto, no stop-start: 154g/km - Band C - €390 per year
- 16-inch wheels, seven-speed auto, stop-start: 129g/km - Band B1 - €270 per year
- 18/19-inch wheels, seven-speed auto, stop-start: 138g/km - Band B2 - €280 per year
Come back to us with either the registration or all those details and we'll give you the definitive answer.
Timing belt or chair for my Toyota Avensis?
I have a 2001 Toyota Avensis 2.0-litre automatic. Is it cam belt or chain driven?
Paul Goodright (Donegal)Jun 2014 Filed under: servicing
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Hi Paul,
That car has a timing chain