Skoda Karoq2022

• Spacious, practical family SUV with solid build quality and strong Irish demand — prices up 32% year-on-year, reflecting desirability over supply scarcity.
• At median €25,600, fairly valued for the segment; NI imports offer €2,895 saving before VRT, but registration costs narrow the real advantage significantly.
• Direct-injection petrol engines prone to carbon buildup between 40k–80k km, causing rough idle and power loss (rare but documented) — request full service history and consider professional inspection.
• Before purchase, have a specialist inspect fuel injectors and run diagnostics on the DSG gearbox (if auto) for hesitation; test infotainment system thoroughly for freezing or Bluetooth dropouts.
• NI import saves €2,895 before VRT applies on top — factor in full VRT liability, NOx levy, and registration fees to assess real cost benefit.

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