Why has the BMW X5 road tax of just €333?
Why has the BMW X5 road tax of just €333?
Janos Balazs (Kildare)Aug 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Janos,
It doesn’t. At least not normally. A conventional, passenger X5 has motor tax of €570 a year (assuming it's the xDrive30d model with CO2 emissions of 158g/km). If it has tax of €333 according to a seller, then that means it’s been converted to a commercial vehicle, and can only be used as such. X5s can be converted to five-seat commercials (under the older, pre-July 2019 tax regulations), but in many cases a €333 tax figure may mean that it’s only a two-seater. And, legally, it cannot be used for personal or family use if it’s taxed as a commercial.
How much to tax a 2.0-litre hybrid?
What road tax would I pay if I buy a 2.0-litre hybrid saloon car?
Thank you
Margaret Drohan (Waterford)Jul 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Margaret,
It depends entirely precisely which 2.0-litre hybrid saloon you’re talking about, as the tax system is based on the CO2 emissions of the vehicle concerned. That said, if memory serves, the only 2.0-litre hybrid saloon currently on sale is the Ford Mondeo Hybrid. That has CO2 emissions that range from 126g/km to 140g/km (depending on what equipment is fitted) so you’ll pay between €270 and €280 a year in motor tax.
Is the Tesla Model X taxed as a commercial?
Does the Tesla Model X have commercial motor tax?
Joe Reily (Castlebar)Jun 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Joe,
No, it doesn't. It is taxed according to its CO2 emissions, which, at zero g/km, means it's in Band A0, currently costing €170 per annum.
Is the tax rate on my VW Jetta correct?
Hi,
Is it normal that my tax is €750 a year on a 2009 VW Jetta 1.6 petrol? If this is correct, I was wondering why it is so high?
Thank you
Evan McLoughlin (Limerick)Jun 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Evan,
That does seem like an anomaly. According to our data, a 1.6 petrol Jetta with a manual gearbox from 2009 should have emissions of 165g/km, so should be taxed in Band D, on €570 a year, not €750 a year. I’d raise a query with your local motor tax office.
How much to tax a Fiat Scudo privately?
I brought a 2009 Fiat Scudo five-seat van from England. Roughly how much should this cost to tax as a private vehicle? Is it based on the emissions?
Catherine Healy (Cork)May 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Catherine,
It’ll depend on the engine size. I’m guessing it uses the Fiat 1.9-litre M-Jet engine? If so, it’ll cost €673 a year to tax privately.
Is the SA Opel Monza ok to import to Ireland?
A friend of mine in Dublin is planning to import a 1990 Opel Monza GSi saloon from Cape Town in South Africa she's seen online, but is it legal to import to Republic of Ireland and, since it's identical to the old Opel Kadett sold in Ireland in the 1980s, no parts issues?
Rebecca J (United Kingdom)May 2019 Filed under: importing
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Hi Rebecca,
Well, we can’t guarantee that there will be no parts issues, as despite being broadly the same car, there are bound to be a few market-specific differences between the two cars. Also, you’re not going to be able to get parts in your local Opel dealer, so if they’re going to go ahead with it, then I think joining a good owners’ club would be a good idea — always a great source of information, parts and help. As for legality, it should be fine, but you will need to check that the engine used in the South African market will meet 1990-era European emissions standards.
Motor tax for imported Defender Utility?
Hello,
I have a Land Rover Defender 110 Utility, which is classed as a commercial vehicle in the UK with road tax of £240 a year. I use it for personal use and want to bring it home to Ireland. I've owned it for more than six months. It's in Band G for CO2 emissions so I'm horrified to see the motor tax in Ireland for it is €2,350. But, your article says if it's commercial and personal use it's a different scale. It has a 2.2-litre diesel engine. Do you know how much the tax is?
Ta
Richie
Richie Cahill (United Kingdom)Apr 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Richie,
Yes, thanks to an odd quirk in our tax system, if you’re taxing a commercial vehicle for personal use (and a 110 Utility counts as one), then you revert to the old tax system, based on engine capacity, so with a 2.2-litre engine you’re looking at €951 a year. Pretty steep all the same, but a bit better than €2,350…
What's up with my stop-start feature?
Hi
Regarding the stop-start feature, I was told that I needed to recharge my battery by going on a 20-minute journey driving over 50mph. I have done two 125-mile journeys in the last month and it still is not working; this was done with no radio, heaters or devices charging. I was also told that engine will only stop start for so many times, and is there I a way of resetting this?
Clare Constable (NOTTINGHAM)Mar 2019 Filed under: fault
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Hi Clare,
Stop-start systems are a source of annoyance for a lot of people. We get so many queries about them that we wrote this feature you may want to read: Why won't my car's stop-start system work?
Saying all that, the point of a stop-start system is to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, so it's seriously pointless to go on a drive specifically to charge up the battery to make it work. It could be that your battery needs to be replaced completely.
Does the Hyundai Kona meet UK ULEZ?
Does the Hyundai Kona CRDi 136 DCT meet the Euro 6 emissions zone for inner London?
Anthony McNeill (London UK)Expert answer
Hi Anthony,
Yes, the Kona CRDi DCT does meet the ULEZ standards, as it has a Euro 6-compliant engine (Euro 6.2 C and D-Temp).
How to dispose of my Audi A3?
My 2006 Audi A3 petrol has failed its NCT on emissions and my mechanic said it will need a new engine to fix the problem. Will I be able to trade it in anywhere? It's a great car in good condition; would be a shame to scrap it.
Karla Devenney (Dublin)Mar 2019 Filed under: used car values
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Hi Karla,
Your best bet is to use it as a trade-in against your next purchase. A dealer may offer you more than it's worth to sweeten the deal.