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Should I buy a petrol car for short trips?
Hi,
If the vast bulk of my driving is in short trips, is it better to buy petrol over diesel, or does it really matter? Unlike the mass market models, for upmarket models, like Mercedes, there isn't any significant initial price difference between petrol and diesel models. Possibly, also with diesel becoming slightly less popular, the level of depreciation might not be that significant. I would welcome any thoughts you might have.
Thank you, Philip
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Sep 2016 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel
I have a troublesome Toyota Avensis...
I'm having a lot of problems with my 2010 Toyota Avensis: problems with front tyres wearing; opening the boot and the doors. These are all problems with the 2010 model. Is Toyota standing behind and fixing all these problems?
Pat Murphy (Ballina)
Aug 2016 Filed under: fault
Any problems with the Corolla's gearbox?
Are there any inherent problems in the gearbox of the Toyota Corolla 1.4 diesel?
Brian Tolan
Virginia, Co Cavan
Brian Tolan (Virginia Co Cavan)
Aug 2016 Filed under: gearbox
What's happening with the BMW X2?
What can you tell us about the BMW X2?
Martin Moroney (Dublin)
Aug 2016 Filed under: future cars
Does the Irish car industry care about VRT?
Hi,
Do Irish car importers actively lobby the government concerning VRT or does this arrangement actually suit them as some form of protectionism? I realise that VRT denies the Irish consumer choice/ranging/specification and all at higher prices than elsewhere in Europe, but was shocked to read that new cars being imported into Ireland are not being 'offered' with hi-tech safety features as standard (presumably standard in other markets?) because the VRT and VAT added on these safety features makes the cars too expensive!
Martin Smith
Aug 2016 Filed under: VRT
What's the value of a 2008 Ford Galaxy?
Hi,
Can you tell me what the market value of a 2008 Ford Galaxy 1.8 is for benefit in kind purposes?
Marie Doody (Kilkenny)
Aug 2016 Filed under: used car values
I need a huge car for my dogs and kids please!
Hi,
I'm looking for a recommendation. I have six big dogs (four labradors, two St Bernard) that need to fit in. A van is no good as I need seats for my two kids too. Currently driving an old Volvo 740 estate, but is getting too old/problematic now. Budget of max €15,000, fuel efficient diesel preferred as I average 700km a week. Two of the dogs are getting old so high up (off roaders) not really suitable. New Volvo V70 just not big enough.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Jennifer Rafter
Jennifer Rafter (Dublin 16)
Aug 2016 Filed under: family car
Any Irish pricing for the Alfa Romeo Giulia?
Any idea on when prices for the Alfa Romeo Giulia will be announced for the Irish market?
Regards
Troy
Troy Quaine (Cork)
Aug 2016 Filed under: pricing
When is the new Volkswagen Golf in Ireland?
When is the new Volkswagen Golf Mk8 due in Ireland?
Thanks.
Sinead
Sinead Fagan (Dublin)
Aug 2016 Filed under: future cars
Which premium coupe will I go for?
Hi guys,
Would really like a nice coupe. Trying to decide between Audi A5, BMW 3 Series or Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Any thoughts?
Joe Carlyle (Dublin )
Aug 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
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