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How economical is the Nissan Almera?
What is the fuel economy of the 1.5-litre petrol Nissan Almera?
Paul Tobin (Wexford)
Nov 2016 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
Any compensation coming from Volkswagen?
Hi,
Can you say what is the current position in Ireland in regard to the reparation and/or compensation for Volkswagen brand vehicles (mine is a Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI Greenline)?
Many thanks,
Philip
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Nov 2016 Filed under: recall
Does my Toyota Avensis have a timing chain?
Does my 2013 Toyota Avensis Aura have a timing chain?
Leo Sharkey (Monaghan)
Nov 2016 Filed under: servicing
Will Ireland move to paperless motor tax?
Hi,
Are you aware of any plans for Ireland to move to a paperless tax, NCT and insurance system like they use in the UK? To see all that paper hanging in the windscreens of modern cars is very last century and is simply clutter that does nothing to complement the great design of many modern cars.
Martin Smith (Dublin)
Nov 2016 Filed under: taxation
Worth paying VRT to import a Ford Focus?
Is worth paying €17,000 for a UK import of a 2014 Ford Focus Zetec 1.0 turbo 125hp? Any problem to trade in in the future?
Thanks.
Shiu Hung Chui (Galway)
Nov 2016 Filed under: VRT
Will I get a Mazda CX-3 or Mazda3 hatchback?
Thinking of purchase a new car. My heart (perhaps not my head) is tending towards a Mazda CX-3 or 3 hatchback. I have a budget of about €22k, as well as trade in of my 06 SEAT Leon. What's the best car for my money? Tend to be in car on my own as second car is MPV for family.
Bucks (Cork)
Niall Buckley (Cork)
Nov 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Can I steam clean my Nissan Qashqai's engine?
Can a Nissan Qashqai petrol engine be steam cleaned without causing damage to said vehicle's electrics?
Kenneth Jones (Paphos Cyprus)
Nov 2016 Filed under: cleaning
Should I replace by Qashqai with a Tucson?
Hi guys,
I see the Hyundai Tucson everywhere. Would it be a good replacement for my Nissan Qashqai next year? Hoping to get finance and use the Nissan as a deposit.
Thanks
Daniel Corbett (Athlone)
Nov 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Is it worth upgrading to a premium brand?
I would like some advice on changing from my Ford Mondeo to a higher price level car, say BMW 5 Series or Audi A6 or Mercedes. Is it worth all the extra cash? What will I feel that will be so much better?
Fergal Reidy (Celbridge)
Nov 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
I'd like a new car that is really comfortable.
Hi,
I have just been reading Neil Briscoe's article (June 2016) about Citroen's new suspension system. I take it Neil wasn't too impressed. I have a 2003 Citroen C5 that is a fantastically comfortable car. It will have to be replaced sometime unfortunately. Because I have spine injuries I would need something that is the equivalent in terms of a smooth ride.
What do you think the chances are of finding same?
Thanks
Clare
Clare McLoughin (Tullamore)
Nov 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
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