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I'd like a sporty diesel for a young driver...

What would you recommend as a reliable sporty diesel car for a young driver and easy to insure?

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Eoin Treacy (Cork)

Mar 2017 Filed under: insurance

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Is an auto Jap import Nissan less frugal?

Nissan Note 1.5 petrol with automatic transmission: this vehicle is a Japanese import. Would the transmission make a difference to the car's economy?

John Delaney (Mountmellick)

Mar 2017 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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Chevrolet Spark as good as a Corsa?

Chevrolet Spark 1.2: is this vehicle on a par with the Opel Corsa?

John Delaney (Mountmellick)

Mar 2017 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is the 1.0-litre Yaris powerful enough?

Hi,

I am considering a 2017 Toyota Yaris 1.0 to replace my 2004 Polo 1.2 65hp. Is the 1.0 sufficient or would I be better getting the 1.33? I don't expect it to be quick, but like the Polo.

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Tim Singleton (Mallow)

Mar 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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Is the Hyundai i40 a reliable car?

Is the Hyundai i40 a reliable car?

Jana D (Celbridge)

Mar 2017 Filed under: reliability

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Motor tax for BMW 520d SE?

Hi there,

I am looking to buy a BMW 520d SE; can you confirm what the annual car tax will be?

Mark Beed (Dublin)

Mar 2017 Filed under: taxation

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Toyota Avensis parking brake problems?

Has there been any trouble with electronic parking brakes in the Toyota Avensis?

Michael Nolan (Clonmel)

Mar 2017 Filed under: fault

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Hyundai i40 or Renault Fluence?

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We are thinking of changing our car from a Nissan Juke (as there is limited space) to either a Renault Fluence or Hyundai i40. What do you think is best?

Nicola Walsh (Wexford )

Mar 2017 Filed under: choosing used car

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Should I worry about 2008 BMW diesels?

Is the engine issue with BMW diesel cars from 2008 a real concern?

Paul Dolan (Dublin)

Mar 2017 Filed under: diesel

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Timing belt or chain for my Kia Rio?

Does my 2007 Kia Rio 1.5 diesel have a cambelt or a timing chain?

Carol Goddard (West Cornforth)

Mar 2017 Filed under: servicing

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