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When to change my Tucson's timing belt?

When should the timing belt be replaced in a 2006 Hyundai Tucson?

Brian O Connor (Portlaoise)

Apr 2013 Filed under: servicing

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My Ford Focus has poor radio reception...

I have a 2010 Ford Focus and it has a very poor radio reception. I have checked the aerial and the wire going to the radio and they are ok

Martin Mc Phillips (Cavan)

Jan 2018 Filed under: electrics

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What do you think of the 1.0-litre Octavia?

I'm considering buying a 2016 1.0 petrol Skoda Octavia, but my mechanic is sceptical about a small engine pulling a big car. Any advice?

Jan Crowley (Dublin)

Jan 2018 Filed under: choosing new car

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Does my Avensis have a timing belt?

What does a Toyota Avensis TR D-4D EURO 3, 2010 have, a timing belt or chain please? If a timing belt at what mileage does it require changing, please?

Charles Bryan (Cork)

Jan 2018 Filed under: servicing

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How much oil in a Zafira 2.0 diesel?

How much oil is in a Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 2.0-litre diesel?

Ste Moore (BISHOP AUCKLAND)

Mar 2013 Filed under: servicing

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Change interval for Mazda3 timing belt?

How many km before timing belt replacement on a 2009 Mazda3 diesel?

Martin Quigley (Wexford)

Jul 2013 Filed under: servicing

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What's wrong with my Ford Mondeo?

Hello.

I hope you can help. My 2006 Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre TDCi Platinum revs very high when ticking over and also lately will totally lose power and engine will cut out while driving.

Anne Mahon (Galway)

Jul 2013 Filed under: fault

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What is the history of this Toyota Yaris?

The car I'm interested is a Toyota Yaris with reg 06 C XXXXX. What is its history?

Frank Clarke (Passage West, Co. Cork)

Jul 2013 Filed under: history

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What's up with my Mondeo's key fob?

I have a 2008 Ford Mondeo Titanium and have two fobs - one locks and unlocks the car and engine will start when I press the push button; second fob locks and unlocks the car, but engine won't start when I press the push button and screen says doesn't recognise the key. I changed fob battery, but still the same - any idea/solution?

Aidan

Aidan Mackey (Blarney)

Jul 2013 Filed under: fault

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Why is my Toyota Levin leaking oil?

My 1999 Toyota Levin AE111 appears to be leaking oil. Recently I put in a new gasket. It looks like the oil is coming out the right hand side and collecting on top of the gearbox. I'm at a loss.

Any ideas?

Ray Chawke (Cork)

Apr 2013 Filed under: fault

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