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Volkswagen Golf, 1.6 or 2.0 TDI diesels?

Can you compare the Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI with the 2.0 TDI for me? Any reason for choosing one over the other?

Declan Fennessy (Waterford)

Aug 2013 Filed under: diesel

Expert answer

Hi Declan,

Well, obviously the 2.0-litre is more powerful, and with 150hp compared to the Golf 1.6 TDI’s 120hp, quite a bit more so. Lots more torque too, which makes driving much more effortless. There’s not a huge penalty in terms of fuel economy or emissions either, so you’re not going to have to shell out masses of extra cash in terms of running costs, and the 2.0-litre is more refined and smoother than the 1.6.

Is there any point to buying the 1.6 then? Yes — it’ll be cheaper to insure, and easier to sell on as most private buyers will shun the bigger engine.


Price for private sale of Peugeot 407?

How much can I expect to get for a private sale of a black Peugeot 407 HDI 1.6? Few extras include rear parking sensors, retracting side mirrors etc. It's in good nick with a few scratches on the driver's door handle. Also, roughly any idea how much I would get for it as a trade in?

S Corcoran (Kildaer)

Jul 2013 Filed under: used car values

Expert answer

Hi there,

It depends on the year, as well as the condition and the service history. As a trade-in, assuming it’s a 2007 model, you might get €1,500 for it. Maybe €2,500 as a private sale.


I'm thinking of selling my Toyota Corolla

I have a 2002 Toyota Corolla 1.4 VVT-i petrol, which has just passed its NCT. It is the newer type model for that year and has 138,000 miles on the clock. It has never given me any trouble and is in good nick but I'm doing about 340 miles a week in it and it's costing me about 60 Euro a week in petrol. If I were to sell it private how much would I expect to get?

John O'Shea (Ennis)

Jul 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

Expert answer

Hi John,

I'd say on a trade-in you'd probably get about €2,500 to €3,000 for it. But make sure you do your sums carefully when changing. The cost of change can often outweigh what you're spending on petrol. Maybe practice some seriously economical driving techniques? Take any excess weight out of the car by emptying the boot etc. And get the engine properly serviced and tuned, with fresh filters and new oil.  Check the tyres for condition and correct pressure. You'd be surprised what a difference things like that can make to your fuel consumption.

Hope that helps


Will I need to pay VAT importing this Northern Ireland car?

Hi, just need some advice.

Thinking of purchasing a car from a Northern Irish dealer. The dealer classifies the car as used. It is a 2012 saloon with 3,830 miles (6,136 kilometres) on it and was registered in May 2012. On asking the history of the car as it has so low mileage, the dealer said the car was a UK car registered and used by the car manufacturer at their plant for use by its employees. VRT is payable but I'm assuming VAT is not payable as it's greater than six months old and is just over 6,000km. Just wanted opinions on whether VAT may be payable?

Many thanks

Ken Rea (Dublin 15)

Jun 2013 Filed under: VRT

Expert answer

Hi Ken,

OK, having combed the Revenue information booklets, as far as we can tell, the age of the vehicle in question means that it is not liable for VAT, but will, of course, be liable for VRT. It wouldn't hurt to double check with your local tax office to confirm this, though. Revenue tend to actually be very helpful with such inquiries, just be up front with them.

Let us know how you get on


What is the value of my 2007 Ford Focus?

What is my 2007 Ford Focus worth with 156,000km on the clock? Timing belt just done, three new tyres, front wheel bearing right-hand side done, thinking of trading in or selling private.

Pat Haran (Athboy )

Jun 2013 Filed under: used car values

Expert answer

Hi Pat,

I'd say you're looking at a probable value of between €5,000 and €7,000 with that kind of mileage. Trading in probably the better route, unless it's a diesel you're selling. Private buyers just don't seem to want to know about petrol cars at the moment.

Let us know how you get on.


Should I get a warranty with a cheap second hand car?

Should I get a warranty with a cheap second hand car? I'm buying a second hand car from a dealer and my price range is between €1,500 and €3,000. Should I expect not to get any warranty? If not maybe private sale is better for me.

Mark Jordan (Dublin)

Jun 2013 Filed under: warranty

Expert answer

Hi Mark,

If you're buying from a reputable dealer, then you should expect to get at least a six-month warranty, and indeed there are car company-backed approved second hand programmes where you can get as much as a two-year warranty, which is pretty good. 

That said, buying an aftermarket warranty is a pretty good idea, once the costs work out. You'll have to decide on the model of car and year in order to get a quote, as it's basically like an insurance system for your mechanical parts, and make doubly sure you read all the small print and know for certain what's covered, under what circumstances, whether knock-on damage (i.e, when the failure of one component causes the failure of others around it) and if there's an excess etc.

Hope that helps


What will I get for my Rover 45?

Hi, I have a 2005 Rover 45 Connoisseur with 52k km on the clock and it's in very good condition. What can I expect to get on a trade in or selling private?

Thanks

Charles Elston (Dublin)

May 2013 Filed under: used car values

Expert answer

Hi Charles,

Not a lot, I’m afraid. Rover was never a hugely regarded brand on the second hand market, and the bottom really fell out when the company went bust in 2006. I’d say, if it’s truly exceptional, you might just get €1,000 for it, but expect less.


How much should I get for a 2001 VW Golf?

Hi,

How much should I expect to get for a 2001 VW Golf 1.4? Clean car with two owners, not hacked, only 59k miles on the clock, either as a trade in or as a private sale?

Thanks

Leonie Hannon (Dublin)

May 2013 Filed under: used car values

Expert answer

Hi Leonie,

On a private sale, if it’s in exceptional condition, you might get €1,000 for it. As a trade-in, you’d be lucky to get a couple of hundred, unless you go for one of the current ‘scrappage’ trade-in boosters against a new car.


Trade-in or private sale for my old Civic?

Should I trade in a 1996 Honda Civic or would it be better to sell privately?

Dee Foley (Dublin)

Apr 2013 Filed under: used car values

Expert answer

Hi Dee,

Try both. Sadly, unless it's in amazingly good condition with low mileage it's probably not going to be worth very much. Why not ask a local dealer what you'd likely get on a potential trade-in and then have a crack at selling it yourself? It's possible, given the old Civic's cult following, that you may find a better deal out there from an enthusiast with money to spend.

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...


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