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When to change my Meriva's cam belt?

I have a 2009 Vauxhall Meriva; when should the cam belt be changed?

Steve Hill (Bridgwater )

Apr 2018 Filed under: servicing

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Diesel Audi A6 or hybrid Mercedes E-Class?

2014 Audi A6 Avant diesel vs 2014 Mercedes E-Class 2.1 hybrid: which would you go for?

Tania Browne (Monaghan)

Apr 2018 Filed under: choosing used car

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Value of a 2009 Citroen C4?

Value of a 2009 Citroen C4 with 200,000 kilometres on the clock?

Bali Bhao (Kilkenny)

Apr 2018 Filed under: used car values

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Is there a seven-seat Jeep 1.4?

Does the Jeep 1.4-litre turbo petrol come in seven-seat form?

Josephine Nolan (Kilkee)

Apr 2018 Filed under: choosing new car

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When to change my Mondeo's timing belt?

I have a 2014 Ford mondeo 2.0 with 114,000 miles on the clock; when do I replace the timing belt?

Michael Raftery (Galway)

Apr 2018 Filed under: servicing

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Timing belt change on 132 Skoda Octavia?

When is the timing belt due on a 132 Skoda Octavia Elegance 2.0-litre?  I have 198,655km on the clock.

Joe Piggott (Nass Co Kil Dare )

Apr 2018 Filed under: servicing

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Can I soften my AMG CLA 45's suspension?

Hi folks,

I have a Mercedes CLA 45 AMG; can the option of putting in a softer suspension be fitted to the car?

James Delea (Cork)

Apr 2018 Filed under: comfort

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Thinking of buying a car in the UK...

I am thinking of buying a UK car, but driving it in the UK for six months. Am I right to think VRT is only payable on entry to Ireland and what are the main documents you require for importation? Also I presume the VRT is calculated on the vehicle age and mileage entering Ireland?

William Neale (Malahide)

Apr 2018 Filed under: importing

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How much is the VRT on an 2014 Audi A4?

How much is the VRT on an 2014 Audi A4 saloon please?

Gemma Wall (Waterford City)

Apr 2018 Filed under: VRT

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Ford Mondeo, Skoda Octavia or Opel Insignia?

Hi there,

I commute between Gorey and Dublin 3/4 times a week and am in the process of changing my car. I'm tall (six-two) and appreciate leg and head room... Looking at three cars at the moment (diesel): Mondeo, Octavia or Insignia.

Recommendations?

Andy Long (Gorey)

Apr 2018 Filed under: choosing new car

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