Kanes N4x4 Specialists

25/11/2025

Spurious seats available for Landcruisers and any other SUV.

19/11/2025

Their not making anymore of them!

10/11/2025

Had a few nice vehicle in conversion last week including a Defender 90 with a 5.0L supercharged V8 engine features a 525 horse power and produces 625 Nm (461 lb-ft) of torque. It has an 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in under 5 seconds. Other specifications include a top speed of 149 mph.
We also had a 3.0L diesel 6 seater and the new landcruiser which sounds more like a tractor compared to the Defender.

24/10/2025

2021 SWB Toyota Landcruiser, 152438km Manual

22/10/2025

Lwb 222 Landcruiser manual with a full Toyota Service History.

23/09/2025

VRT 10800😭
This 00 Landcruiser was going to be 10800 to register as a passenger. The NoX tax was 4850 and the VRT (at 41%) was 5950. This means they valued the vehicle at 14512. Good job we converted it to 2 seater, so he avoids the Nox tax and only pay 1/3 of the VRT. He also has the option of turning it back to passenger for free when it turns vintage in 4 and half years time. So hold on to your passenger auld yoke, revenue think there worth a fortune and as such driving the price up!

07/08/2025

23/07/2025

A SUV that qualifies as a CREW CAB.
Since march last year the Revenue have stopped any SUV from being classed as a crew cab or 5 seater N1. This is because the rear door opening was less than 12800cm squared. At last here's one that qualifies. The Revenue will still charge 41% VRT as a passenger because the cargo area isn't separate, hence why we changed this to a 2 seater commercial. This changes the VRT rate to 13.3% of the OMSP. But if you do pay the full VRT, you can benefit from a lower BIK rate.
The INEOS Grenadier is a purpose-built 4x4, designed for off-road capability and durability. It features a BMW 3.0L turbocharged inline-six engine, available in both petrol (282 hp, 332 lb-ft torque) and diesel (245 hp, 406 lb-ft torque). The Grenadier comes standard with a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission and a two-speed transfer case for low-range capability, along with a locking center differential.

09/06/2025

Mechanic Wanted: Experienced auto mechanic needed for busy repair shop. Must be proficient in diagnostics and repair of a variety of vehicles, including cars, and LGV (mainly 4x4's). Competitive pay and benefits. Apply in person or send resume to [email protected].

05/06/2025

Which is better, a 2002 Landcruiser or a 07 Defender?
Either way the Landcruiser was too much to register on Irish plates and the road tax was too high on the Defender. We classed the defender as a 2 seater commercial to reduce the road tax to 333. Because it was registered as a passenger, the VRT is paid. So we can put the rear seats back in and notify the insurance company that it's gone back to a 4 seater.
The Landcruiser was registered for 600 euro instead of 6721.00 as a passenger.

07/05/2025

Diesel has dropped again! 24 hour self service. Payment terminal accepts all major credit cards and fuel cards. You can also tap with your phone or electronic device.

16/04/2025

Diesel price dropped a bit. 159.9 per litre. 15 cent cheaper than the nearest filling station.