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Will a Vauxhall timing chain last forever?
Will a timing chain on 2011 Vauxhall Astra last the life of the engine? Someone told me Vauxhall says this.
John Smith (Warrington)
Oct 2018 Filed under: servicing
Do VAG TSI engines have timing chain probs?
Hi,
Looking at a 2013 Audi A1 1.4 TFSI S tronic. Am I right in saying these engines are susceptible to the timing chain stretching and a hefty repair bill if it does? Would you steer clear of this engine or, generally, any of VAG TSI/TFSI engines pre-2015?
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Colin McGowan (Dublin)
Oct 2018 Filed under: fault
Is the new Mercedes C-Class in Ireland?
Is the new Mercedes-Benz C 220 d in Ireland yet?
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Padraig Flanagan (Adare)
Oct 2018 Filed under: choosing new car
Can I afford an Audi A5 or BMW 4 Series?
I currently drive a BMW 318d automatic. Got it the first day of the 162 reg. It has 82,000km (60/40 motorway/good regional roads) and I'm feeling the itch to change. However, I don't want to buy a new car again with the mileage that I do. Sore lesson learned. So maybe a 171 reg would work. I plan on keeping the next car I get for three years. Hoping that changing will only cost €10-12k. I like the idea of an Audi A5 or a 4 Series. But I think they might be a bit of a stretch unless I look to the UK. What else could I look at?
Anthony T (Carlow)
Sep 2018 Filed under: choosing used car
Any pre-reg WLTP bargains around?
I notice in Spain that there are a pile of pre-registered cars labelled "zero km" being sold at a discount to get rid of stock before the WLTP regs come into effect. Has the same thing applied here? I haven't noticed it.
Cheers
Philip
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Sep 2018 Filed under: miscellaneous
Thoughts on the Skoda Rapid?
I just wanted to know your opinions on the Skoda Rapid. I would be interested in the base model in either diesel or petrol. Which engine is better for about 30,000km per annum? Is this car very similar to the VW Jetta or SEAT Toledo?
Thanks
David Clarke
Oct 2012 Filed under: choosing new car
What should be covered by a dealer warranty?
Hi,
I'm buying an Audi A6 (2010) from a Nissan garage. What should be covered by the garage guarantee? Is the garage responsible for checking for previous finance etc? Is there a way of extending the official Audi guarantee?
Thanks
B F
Oct 2012 Filed under: warranty
Why do we still have VRT in Ireland?
Why is VRT still on vehicles in Ireland when the EU told Ireland to scrap it due to unfair price competition within the EU?
Eamon Morrissey (Meath)
Sep 2012 Filed under: VRT
Is the 2006 Toyota Prius a good option?
Toyota Prius (2006): what do you think? A credible option or just a little bit of a gimmick?
John M.
Oct 2012 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
Looking for a small used diesel car...
I'm looking for a small diesel car like a Corsa or Fiesta with a budget of about €3,000 and between 2000 and 2005 - any suggestions?
David Murphy (Dublin)
Sep 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
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