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Hi Thomas,

We've spoken to Jeep Ireland and, unfortunately, it appears that the 85th Anniversary Edition will not be offered for sale at all in Ireland, as a passenger car or as a commercial. 

You can order the Avenger as a commercial (in other trim levels) through any Jeep dealer and it will be converted locally to order.

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Hi Ps,

Unfortunately, the MGS9 PHEV is not coming to Ireland, which is a big shame.

Seven-seaters are rare in general here, unless you're talking about big, expensive SUVs, though we have heard a rumour that BYD might well be planning something for next year.

The best, most affordable alternatives are things like the Kia PV5 Passenger, which is now available with seven seats.

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Hi Ciara,

We need the CO₂ rating to determine the motor tax.

According to our data, that car's original CO₂ rating would have been 176g/km, but that was on the old "NEDC" system and when a car is imported into Ireland now its CO₂ figure is 'uplifted' by Revenue to align it with the newer WLTP scheme. Doing that would raise your ASX's rating to 197g/km, which would mean motor tax of €790 each year.

The importation paperwork should have shown which CO₂ rating the car now has according to Revenue so you can check it. If it's not the above figure, look up the motor tax on our Motor Road Tax Prices in Ireland Explained feature or come back to us if you have other questions.

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Hi Shae,

You won't be able to complete the registration process in Ireland without that document so order the replacement immediately.

However, while you do have to book an inspection for the car within seven days, you have up to 30 days to complete the whole process, so book it in advance to give you time to get a replacement V5c. 

You should have plenty of time.

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Hi Martin,

We wish all readers were so detailed in their requirements, as it makes it easy to choose a suitable car for you.

In your position, I'd be inclined to buy as new and long-range a used Nissan Leaf as I can find to use as your second car for ferrying the kids about. It's not huge inside but should be grand for a couple of child seats in the back so long as the front-seat passengers are not really tall.

It'll be exceptionally cheap and easy to run as you already have a charger at home and maintenance will be minimal as well.

And you'll get a bike rack on any car within reason.

If you'd rather not have another EV, then perhaps consider a large hatchback such as the Skoda Octavia. It's massive inside and in the boot so could fill in all the gaps you've mentioned, and there are plenty of different models available, including plug-in hybrids, so it might offer you an extra dimension of versatility, but with the option of keeping your costs low at the same time.

Come back to us to let us know if we're on the right track (you can submit another question or send us a private message via the Contact Us page).

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Hi Sam,

Not it does not.

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Hi Gerard,

Before even looking at pricing, I will say that the Superb is a much nicer car to drive aside from the lack of engine and transmission noise in the Enyaq. The Superb is smoother on the road and more stable in general, also feeling more agile despite its dimensions.

We also prefer the dashboard and interface of the Superb, as the Enyaq is too reliant on the touchscreen for our liking. On top of that, the Superb has a much larger boot.

However, the Enyaq has a flat floor across the rear, making life more comfortable for any passenger in the middle row. And in general, you sit higher up in the Enyaq as well, which some people like.

The Superb Combi (to give it its official name) starts at €50,900 for the 204hp plug-in hybrid. It's from €51,435 with a 150hp petrol engine, or €500 more for the 150hp diesel. All are front-wheel drive.

At the foot of the Enyaq lineup is the '60' model at €43,790 (after all State incentives), which has a 204hp electric motor and an official range of 430km, though the next rung up the ladder, the '80' makes a lot more sense at €45,980 as it has a bigger battery for a 575km range, plus a 285hp motor.

There are several other, more expensive, Enyaqs in the lineup, including the Sportline cars and the top RS model with all-wheel drive, but there's nothing in the existing Superb Combi range to compare, really.

In terms of performance, though the Enyaq is a heavy thing, it's generally faster accelerating than the Superb because of the instant-torque characteristic of electric motors. The Superb in PHEV guise is the only one that just about match even the least powerful of the Enyaqs.

So there's the data to help you decide, depending on your priorities and budget. Feel free to come back to us with your preferences if you want us to help you narrow things down further.

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Hi Sean,

It would be very unlikely to pass, though you never know, as the testing standards across the country are variable. It could fail on a number of things, including excessive loudness, measured emissions and the fact it's a modified exhaust system.

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Hi Justin,

We wouldn't hesitate in recommending you go for the V90 estate as you've identified. It's more or less identical to drive and in the passenger compartment as the S90 you have, but the boot is larger and far more practical with the longer roof line. It's a superior car to Volvo's SUV in our opinions. Finding one is probably your biggest challenge.

Aside from that, if you are willing to go hybrid, you can't beat Lexus from a dependability point of view.

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Hi John,

Yes, you will get a full year of the NCT. Once the previous cert has expired, the next test is the starting point for the new one, regardless of ownership.