What can I do if I suspect the VRT applied to my camper van is wrong?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
MotorsQ&A
Motors help desk series answering key motoring questions from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
Why are we only supposed to charge EV batteries to 80%?
Motors Q&A: By charging between 20% and 80%, you are being kinder to your vehicle’s battery and preserving more of its health for the long term
We’re moving from the Netherlands to Ireland and we need a new car
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
I want to buy a European electric vehicle. What should I buy?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
How much will I need to buy another new car in three years?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
‘I put €50-€70 in petrol in my car every week. How much would going electric save?’
‘My average commute is up to 650km each week with a cost in petrol of about €50-€70′
What are the requirements when importing a car from the North and Britain?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
What’s the best affordable EV for commuting and country driving?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
How much, and how often, should we charge our EV battery?
Advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
Motors Q&A: My budget is €13,000. Is a Japanese import VW Golf car a good idea?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
Motors Q&A: Do I owe VAT on a car from Northern Ireland?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
What are the best affordable cars for short trips?
Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
How to import a camper van in Ireland
Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues with your current car
What are the best options for replacing an 11-year-old diesel?
Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues you have with your current car
Why are some insurance companies refusing to quote imports?
Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues you have with your current car
Will the Chinese brands roll over the big premium players? It could go one of two ways
Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues you have with your current car
Volvo told me not to fully charge my new EV due to fault – what now?
Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues you have with your current car
How should I replace a 26-year-old diesel ‘jeep’?
Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues you have with your current car
Here are the cars worth importing from the UK to Ireland in 2026
Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues you have with your current car
Can an EV replace a VW Golf GTD estate?
Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
Which small used automatic car is best for a learner driver?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
Which is the best robot car to buy?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
Should I buy a used car privately or through a dealership?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
Should I fit a dashcam, and which one should I get?
Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
How can I import a car from Northern Ireland, and avoid VAT and import duty?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
Where have all the affordable seven-seater cars gone?
Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying, selling or issues you have with your current car
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