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I'm buying an import from a small garage...
I am thinking of buying a car imported from the UK by a small SIMI garage. The garage will deal with all import paperwork and register the vehicle but I would be responsible for getting it through the NCT. Is there any reason to be cautious about this?
Karen Molloy (Dublin)
Jan 2017 Filed under: NCT
How would you rate the 2008 Toyota Avensis?
Has the 2008 Avensis 2.0 D-4D diesel a timing chain or timing belt and how would you rate its reliability overall? As reliable as the Toyota Corolla?
Cathal Tiernan (Dunmore, Co.Galway)
Jan 2017 Filed under: reliability
Qashqai vs. Corolla reliability comparison?
Is the 2007 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi comparable in reliability to the 2007 Toyota Corolla 1.4 D-4D? I most likely will be buying one or the other in the near future (but also considering the Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D) and my heart is saying Qashqai, but my head is saying Corolla (I do 20,000 miles per year).
I would appreciate an independent viewpoint
Thanks - Cathal
Cathal Tiernan (Dunmore, Co.Galway)
Jan 2017 Filed under: reliability
Is it worth buying a new car?
Is it worth buying a new car?
Gary Kirwan (Dublin)
Jan 2017 Filed under: finance
When to change my SEAT Leon's timing belt?
Hi, I have a 132 SEAT Leon; it is a 1.6 TDI model. When do I need to change the timing belt? There is no information in the service book.
Thanks
Sarah
Sarah Wright
Dec 2016 Filed under: servicing
Is it ok to jump-start a modern car?
Merry Christmas to all!
Someone just said to me something I'd never heard before that you should never use jump leads on a modern car as it will fry the electrics/electronics. The first item turned up on a Google search seemed to confirm. I'm writing it to draw more people's attention to it because I doubt many are aware and also to ask do you have any recommendations as to what to do if your battery is flat. Is the donor car susceptible to damage? What is the situation if you use a battery power pack?
Finally I hope you all have a prosperous New Year
Cheers Philip
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Dec 2016 Filed under: electrics
What is the cheapest hybrid in Ireland?
What is the cheapest hybrid car in Ireland?
Igancio Irigoien (Dublin)
Dec 2016 Filed under: hybrid
What to look out for on diesel Astra Estate?
Opel Astra Estate 1.7 or 1.3? With 90,000 plus mile. What to look out for? I will change the turbo just in case with an Opel part as I do all my own servicing so labour cost not a problem.
Gerry Cluskey (Drogheda/louth)
Dec 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I keep my BMW X5's mileage down?
Hi,
I have a January 2015 BMW X5 25d bought new with now 70,000km on it. I had planned to keep it four years, but at the rate I am putting up the kms I am worried dealers will tell me it has too high a mileage at probably 150,000km to be worth much on trade. I know some main dealers don't like higher mileage premium stock. Would I be better if I was going for something similar to trade in when the car is relatively younger or do you think it won't make much difference?
Anthony Kiely (Nenagh)
Dec 2016 Filed under: mileage
Is the Saab 9-5 1.9 diesel a good car?
I have a Saab 9-5 1.9 Tid diesel saloon in relatively good condition and 155,000km on the clock. Is it rated as a good car?
James Mc Greal (Drogheda)
Dec 2016 Filed under: reliability
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