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Need room in a 2016 car for my three kids...
Looking for a car that would fit three car seats in back... don't want a seven-seater... for a five-year old, two-year old and new born. Will be changing to a 2016 at the most - any info would be great.
Aoife Flynn (Co Waterford)
Jan 2019 Filed under: child or baby seats
How much to tax my imported Volvo S60?
I'm importing a Volvo S60 registered in the UK on 27 March 2008; how much will the car tax be in Ireland? Engine size: 1,984cc, 227g/km CO2 emissions.
Mr Monahan (Lee, London)
Jan 2019 Filed under: taxation
What do I need to tax my car-van as a CV?
What do I need to tax my car-van on commercial tax?
Sydney James Hill (Ballinsloe)
Jan 2019 Filed under: taxation
How would you rate the diesel Hyundai Kona?
How would you rate the 2019 Hyundai Kona 1.6 diesel automatic? Is it as reliable?
Marlene Zammit (Malta)
Jan 2019 Filed under: choosing new car
Should I go for a Mazda6 diesel now?
Just read your review on the Mazda6. Is it wise to buy a diesel nowadays considering all the bad press? Do you think the government will come down on diesels hard in the future as all you can hear is "dirty diesel"? Or would you advise one to go for a hybrid instead?
Patrick Collins (Dublin)
Jan 2019 Filed under: choosing new car
Is my Nissan Juke's start-stop ok?
On start-stop on a Nissan Juke, is it normal for the engine to completely cut out so you have to start it again through the ignition if you take your seat belt off?
Lindsay Pidcock (Redditch )
Jan 2019 Filed under: miscellaneous
What's the best hybrid SUV?
Hi,
I’m currently driving a 2017 Nissan Qashqai SVE and looking to trade to a 17 or 18-reg plug-in hybrid of a similar size and spec level. Budget of about €30k including my car's trade value. What would you recommend? I do mainly city driving so hoping the hybrid would offer some savings.
Thanks
Dara Weston (Dublin)
Jan 2019 Filed under: hybrid
What new hybrid would suit my aunt's use?
Hi,
My aunt is looking at buying a hybrid. She currently has a 2010 SEAT Ibiza with 40,000km on the clock, which is in immaculate condition. As indicated by the mileage she doesn't do much driving and what she does is city and suburbs. She's interested in a new hybrid (as opposed to electric - she thinks it's too early in its development) that is reliable. Ideally she'd like an automatic, but doesn't want to pay a huge premium for that. Her budget is €20,000 plus the Ibiza.
What would you suggest?
Thanks
Enda
Enda Lowry (Dublin)
Dec 2018 Filed under: hybrid
What to clean Mercedes Artico with?
Hi,
I have a C-Class Mercedes with Artico imitation leather interior. The "leather" is starting to crack the same way real leather does, (not badly). Do you know the best way to maintain the appearance of the seats? Presumably, the normal leather treatments won't be of any use, or would they?
Thanks
Philip
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Dec 2018 Filed under: cleaning
Road tax cost on a SsangYong Actyon?
What band road tax is a 2009 SsangYong Actyon diesel in?
Nora Colombani
Nov 2018 Filed under: taxation
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