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Thoughts on the Peugeot 1007, please?

Can you give me a general report on the 2005 Peugeot 1007 please?

Liam Sionoid (Dalkey)

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Thoughts on the 2008 Kia Sportage?

What fuel consumption would a 2008 Kia Sportage get, and have you heard of any problems with this vehicle? Would you reccommend this vehicle above a Hyundai Tucson?

Teresa Glynn (Ennis)

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Ok to buy a 2008 Mondeo 1.8 TDCi?

Hi,

I am considering buying a 2008 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCi Zetec with 200,000km on the clock for €8,500. Just wondering are they generally a reliable car and are there any common issues to watch for?

Regards Joseph

Joseph Gallagher (Galway)

Jan 2013 Filed under: reliability

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Average price for an older Opel Astra?

Hello there!

I would like to ask what was the average price for an 1998 Opel Astra hatchback in 2011? I need an answer to prove I sold it at a good price (the buyer paid €600).

Klaudyna Biesaga (Cavan)

Jan 2013 Filed under: used car values

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Help me choose the right BMW X3...

What concerns should I have with buying a BMW X3 manual as opposed to automatic? What would you consider pluses and minuses to be of the X3 two-wheel drive?

Dermot Walsh (Dublin)

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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Does this 2008 Touran sound good to you?

2008 VW Touran with 102,000km on the clock, full service history etc, 1.4 TSI engine: decent car?

Eric Coyne (Cork)

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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What's up with my Ford Focus spec?

I have a 2016 Ford Focus Titanium with no DRLs. My mate has one with them. Mine has keyless entry while his has a touch handle thing. They are the same age and model. When yoou look on the Ford website for spec it says DRLs as standard. Why are mine missing? Puzzled!

Many thanks

Steven Hodgson (Manchester )

Mar 2018 Filed under: optional extras

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Panoramic roof in a Renault Scenic ok?

I am considering buying a Renault Grand Scenic Limited. I have had several Scenics and my experience has always been good. But I am wondering is the panoramic sunroof likely to be a source of problems?

Brendan Scully (Dublin)

Apr 2018 Filed under: bodywork

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How to keep my Mercedes charged up?

Hi,

I have a 2017 C-Class Mercedes (C 300) that I keep in Spain for when I visit. As it's one of these modern cars permanently connected to the internet, the battery only lasts 4-5 weeks. As I don't have any means to keep it charged, would it do any harm if I disconnected one of the battery cables to keep the battery charged up?

Philip

Philip Donegan (Ballina)

Apr 2018 Filed under: electrics

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How to sort insurance with US experience?

How do I insure my wife who has been driving on a USA licence for the last year, but is now transitioning to a learner permit as is required by the law in Ireland? Insurance underwriters don't seem to be able to flex to someone who has 17 years driving experience, has been driving an Audi A6 legally for a year, but now is mandated to hold a learner's permit until the mandatory 12 lessons and test is passed.

Paul Schneider (Dublin)

Apr 2018 Filed under: insurance

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