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How much to tax a petrol Mazda5?
How much is the annual road tax for a Mazda5 2.0 petrol?
Ola Popoola (Dublin)
Jan 2016 Filed under: taxation
Tell me when to change my Mondeo's belt.
Hi,
I have a 2012 Ford Mondeo 1.6 diesel Econetic that has 100,000 miles on the clock. I have read conflicting advice on when the timing belt should be replaced on this vehicle. They range from 100k miles right up to 200k miles. This is quite a massive difference so can you advise what would be the correct time to get this work done on this make of vehicle please?
Many thanks,
Paul
Paul H (Leixlip)
Jan 2016 Filed under: servicing
Hyundai i40 or Skoda Octavia?
Hi,
I have a 131 Hyundai i30 Estate 1.4 diesel that has been reliable, good for bringing family and luggage in etc. I do about 15-20,000km p.a. Fuel economy has been alright if not as good as I expected, as maybe slightly underpowered sometimes and I have to accelerate it more than I'd like. It's a good car, but has always been poor for road noise even with tyre changes.
I am looking to change now to something a bit bigger, either a 151 1.6 diesel Skoda Octavia hatchback or a 142 Hyundai i40 saloon 1.7 diesel, mid-spec levels. I haven't really looked at specific examples of either yet. I only intend to keep the newer car until maybe 2018/19 and both above choices give me a good level of warranty cover until then.
Which do you think would be the better buy? Safety, more quiet on the move and decent handling (as my main everyday route is quite a twisty hilly road) are important to me.
Thanks
Mick, Gorey
Mick Walsh (Gorey)
Aug 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
I'd like a classy five-seat commercial please...
Hey!
I'm in the market for a new executive commercial vehicle - but it needs to have five seats. Loophole a go go... The obvious choice is the Land Rover Discovery, but I understand they are being phased out and so my leasing company won't offer it as an option. Things like an L200 / Ranger / Hilux / Navara are a little TOO commercial for my tastes...
The Pajero Executive is nice, but the equipment, engine and layout all seem older than I am. The Touareg is a nice bus, but seems expensive compared to the rest and I've heard so-so reports in terms of value for money. Any ideas what else I should look for? Do Volvo / BMW / Audi do a five-seater that classes as commercial?
Al The Commercial Vehicle Looking Guy (Dublin)
Sep 2016 Filed under: commercial vehicle
How reliable is the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso?
How reliable is a the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso?
David Geoghegan (Mullingar)
Sep 2016 Filed under: reliability
What warranty for on my Volkswagen CC?
Hi, I'm going over to buy a 2013 Volkswagen CC in England at the weekend. There's 66,000 miles on it. I'm looking at buying a private warranty for it that gives me some cover when it's back in Ireland. Would you be able to recommend a private warranty company? I'm getting mixed messages about Mapfre and Carprotect.ie.
Many thanks
Eoin Kelly (Naas)
Sep 2016 Filed under: warranty
Will the new Fiat Tipo be offered as a saloon?
Will the new Fiat Tipo be available in saloon guise in Ireland? The Fiat website lists only the hatchback and estate?
Regards Jerome
Jerome O'Connor
Sep 2016 Filed under: future cars
How much would a 2007 Ford Mondeo be?
Hi,
How much would a 2007 Ford Mondeo be worth? It has 84,000 miles on the clock, an NCT until April 2017, heated windows, parking sensors, new flywheel fitted. I'm wanting to update a few years for tax reasons but went to few dealers and it was an insult for what they were offering. Really I think it's because I'm a woman on my own going to a garage, but one dealer told me to sell it private so I'm looking for some advice on the price.
Thanks
Deirdre McMullan (Cavan)
Sep 2016 Filed under: used car values
How to disable traction in a Kia Picanto?
Hey guys,
I have a 2016 Kia Picanto and I want to know how to turn off the traction control.
Alwaleed Alawaji
Sep 2016 Filed under: electrics
How often do I change my Audi A4's belt?
Hi,
How often does a 2010 Audi A4 2.0 TDI 140hp timing belt should be changed?
Thanks
Edita
Edita Len (Enfield )
Sep 2016 Filed under: servicing
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