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We need a reliable family car for two kids...
Hi there,
We are starting to look for a good reliable family car suitable for two young children as our journeys now require a lot more space for everything. I know the estates are probably the most practical, but not our preferred choice so if possible could you recommend more compact options with the best interior space?
We were considering the following: Nissan Quashqai - which is best spec? Renault Kadjar - is it reliable however? Skoda Octavia? Any options from Toyota or Hyundai? Reliability is very important. Your thoughts on the above would be really appreciated.
I also note that most, the Kadjar in particular, are available mostly in diesel. Our mileage is probably around 15,000km a year. Would we be ok with a diesel option?
Many thanks
Mark Yeates
Dec 2017 Filed under: choosing new car
When to change my Mondeo's timing belt?
When should I change the timing belt on a 2000 Ford Mondeo diesel?
James King (Ballina)
Nov 2017 Filed under: servicing
Ok to listen to the radio with ignition on?
Is it ok to leave the ignition on to listen to the car radio? I have a 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Robert Glare (Swindon)
Nov 2017 Filed under: electrics
Why is my Volvo S40 losing power?
I have a low engine performance message in my 2008 Volvo S40 1.6 diesel. Why?
Kevin Anthony (Enniscorthy)
Mar 2013 Filed under: fault
Will a damaged car pass its NCT?
Will my car pass the NCT with the wheel arch broken on the driver's side?
Darren Reilly (Westmeath )
Nov 2017 Filed under: NCT
How to fix my Peugeot's oil leak?
Cost of repair to head? My Peugeot 307 1.4 petrol has an oil leak.
Dermot O Mahony (Carrigaline)
Nov 2017 Filed under: fault
How much to replace my Micra's clutch?
How much roughly to get the clutch replaced in a 2011 Nissan Micra please?
Marian Cunningham (Oranmore )
Nov 2017 Filed under: servicing
Should I do this work to my MINI One?
How much would it cost to replace the head gasket and timing chain on a 2008 MINI One 1.4 petrol? And is it worth it?
Amy Sutton (Dublin)
Nov 2017 Filed under: servicing
Is my Ford Focus diesel too cold?
I have a 2009 Ford Focus diesel. The engine malfunction light came on twice today on way to work. It cut out, I lost power steering and the windows would not work either. The car is now parked but it is starting up for me now and the warning light has gone off and all seems fine. What could be the problem please? It is a very cold day here too, maybe the car was cold?
Many thanks, Lucy
Lucy McDonnell (Blanchardstown, Dublin)
Nov 2017 Filed under: fault
Will my car fail its NCT because of this?
Hi,
If the engine management light is on will my car fail its NCT or will they refuse to test the car? I have read online some people saying it will pass and others saying it's a fail, but only on diesal cars. I know in the NCT requirements on dash warning lights it doesn't mention the engine management light.
Mark Corcoran
Nov 2017 Filed under: NCT
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