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Can you tell me when my NCT is due?
When is NCT due on my 4x4?
John Byrne (Knock Co.mayo)
Jun 2016 Filed under: NCT
Does the Renault Fluence have an alarm etc?
Is there an alarm or immobilis er on a 2012 Renault Fluence as standard?
Malcolm Gallacher (Wexford)
Jun 2016 Filed under: car alarm
Audi A3 TDI or Toyota Auris Hybrid?
Hi,
As our family is fleeing the nest, I am hoping to buy a new or nearly new slightly smaller and economical (possibly hybrid?) car. Changing up from a 2009 Toyota Avensis 2.0-litre high-spec diesel with 98,000km on the clock. Do about 15,000km per year mostly in the city and trips to Wicklow, and odd long trip to West Cork for pleasure.
Not sure if I should go for diesel again, or hybrid. Is hybrid risky and will the residuals drop as newer technology comes onstream? Offered €6K by Audi for my Avensis (poor!) against a brand new A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI diesel (net after discounts and trade in = €25K) or €10k by Toyota against brand new 1.8 Auris Hybrid Luna (€26,225 + €575 + €180 road tax + €575 metallic paint = €16,980). Love the look of the A3 Sportback, but in my heart think Toyota is more practical for a privately run car. I am paying cash so am conscious I might have this car a while, i.e. five years.
Do you think a new car is advisable, or good demo, and also will the Audi be expensive to run?
Thanks,
Linda DJ, Dublin
Linda Dwyer Joyce (Dundrum)
Jun 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
How much to replace my Astra's oil seal?
Hi,
I was just wondering how much it would cost to replace a crankshaft oil seal on a 1.4 Opel Astra SXi?
Amanda Kelly
Jun 2015 Filed under: servicing
How much to change an Altea's head gasket?
How much should it cost to get the head gasket supplied and fitted on a 2006 SEAT Altea 1.6 petrol?
Tristan Jacobs (Galway )
Feb 2016 Filed under: fault
My Opel Corsa is losing power...
My 2008 Opel Corsa is losing power while driving. I had everything checked two weeks ago and have NCT this Thursday and I need help.
Robert McMahon
Robert McMahon (Kingscourt)
Feb 2016 Filed under: fault
Can you tell me about the new Ford Ka+?
New Ford Ka: when is it in Ireland and what are the prices please?
Also, is a new Fiesta on the way? When and what price?
Fergal Reidy (Celbridge)
Jun 2016 Filed under: future cars
Have you reviewed the FWD Volvo XC90?
Hi,
Have you a review on the Volvo XC90 Momentum FWD?
Thanks
John Condren (Lusk/Dublin )
Jun 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
What SUVs have three Isofix seats?
What SUVs have three Isofix seats in the middle row? Thinking of putting two Maxi Cosi seats in middle and putting buggy in one seat's position if it's down, as I need the back two seats for children ages five and three. Most SUVs won't take buggy in boot space with seven seats in use. Is this idea viable or a non-runner?
Jim Donovan (Mallow)
Jun 2016 Filed under: child or baby seats
What do motorcyclists do with punctures?
Hi,
Out of pure curiosity can you tell me what do motorcyclists do when they get a puncture?
Thanks
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Jun 2016 Filed under: tyres
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