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Tell me about the Mazda3's diesel engine?

What type of engine is in the Mazda3 1.6 diesel?

Dino Deehan (Athlone)

Apr 2013 Filed under: diesel

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Can I get Bluetooth etc. on my 2007 Audi?

I recently bought a 2007 Audi A4 Avant that has no Bluetooth fitted. Neither is there an iPod connection. Is there an all-in-one extra I can get?

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Frank Lannon (Newbridge)

Mar 2013 Filed under: Bluetooth

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Can I convert a Hyundai Santa Fe CV back?

Hi, I have a 2007 commercial Hyundai Santa Fe. Do you know if it is possible to retrofit rear passenger seats to this make and model?

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Lisa Carroll (Kilkenny)

Apr 2013 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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How to update the Bluetooth on my Renault?

How do I go about contacting Renault to request that they update the firmware on their Bluetooth radios?

I have a 2012 Renault Grand Megane, but the list of approved phones for the Bluetooth is for phones built on or before December 2011. Obviously, there are a lot of new phones that have been created since then including iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, Samsung SIII, IV, Sony Experia T, Z etc. These newer phones are not compatible with the Bluetooth on the radio. If one connects their phone to the Bluetooth so as to have a hands-free option, they risk upsetting the electronics in their car.

Really, what I would like to know is if Renault intend to update the firmware to accept the newer phones that have come out since Dec 2011?

Jason Wynne (Galway)

Apr 2013 Filed under: Bluetooth

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When will a car's NCT cert be valid from?

If I buy a car without an NCT and I put it through the test, does the cert start from day it passed the test?

Greg Murphy (Dublin)

Apr 2013 Filed under: NCT

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Issue with 1.9 TDI VW Group engines?

Is there an ongoing problem with the 1.9 diesel 'BXE' engines fitted in Skodas and VWs?

Michael Hogan (Donegal)

Apr 2013 Filed under: DPF issues

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When to change a 2014 Audi A4's belt?

I have a 2014 Audi A4 SE; just wondering when to change the timing belt.

Marc Carroll (Portlaoise)

Oct 2017 Filed under: servicing

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Where best to service my Maserati?

What would the annual servicing cost be on a 2008 Maserati Quattroporte and can you get it serviced in Dublin?

Neil Macca (Dublin)

May 2013 Filed under: servicing

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Any list of SUV-class commercials?

Where can I find a list of new SUV-class commercials currently being offered in the Irish market?

I G (Shannon)

Apr 2013 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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How best to tax an older car?

Hi,

I'm looking at buying an old car - late eighties early nineties. Something that will be a classic hopefully. Is there some way of paying reduced tax as it would only be used a couple of weeks a year? Those weeks might be spread out across the year.

Thanks

Jim

Jim O'Sullivan (Co.Cork.)

May 2013 Filed under: taxation

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