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Jevgenij Dovzik (Annagassan)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Which large MPV to go for?
Hi, I'm looking for a seven-seater with a large boot. We have been looking at the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life, but don't know too much about them except they seem to fit our needs and price range (3/4 years old). Am I missing any other people carriers because I've been focusing on boot space?
Libby Rice (Kilkenny)
Feb 2016 Filed under: family car
Is the Mercedes-Benz M-Class a good buy?
I'm a retired driver with full no claims insurance bonus. I'm looking for a reliable, comfortable and high end car or SUV with about 100,000 miles on the clock plus room for golf clubs and a folding trolley in the boot. I like SUVs because I'm finding it increasingly difficult to get out of cars that are lower on the road (have an older E -Class Merc at the moment). A car that would still look well in about five years' time appeals to me. Can you please advise if a 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML 280 would be a good buy?
David Rafferty (Malahide)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Diesel Focus or petrol Golf? Help!
I'm looking at a 2014 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel Titanium or a 2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.2 turbo petrol. What should I buy? I don't do a lot of miles, just drive around town. So confused.
Catriona Kelly (Wexford)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Would a dealer buy my 2015 Audi A6 for cash?
Hi,
I need some advice if possible please. I have a 2015 Audi A6 auto ultra 190hp. I need to free up some cash and also want to keep my savings. I would like to inquire if there are any car dealerships that would buy my car and if they would how much could I expect to get for it?
Thanks.
Samantha Daly
Jan 2016 Filed under: used car values
How much for my 2004 Ford Focus?
Hi,
I have a 2004 Ford Focus 1.8 diesel with 170,000 miles on the clock. Wondering what would I get to trade it in?
Thanks a mill
Declan
Declan Morahan (Dublin )
Jan 2016 Filed under: used car values
Can a sole trader claim back lease payments?
Hi
I need to buy a new or second hand car. I'm thinking of going the leasing route because I have been told that I can put it through our business, which is a sole trader business, as an expense and we can claim it all back against our income. Also, I'm told that, as we are sole traders, we are exempt from benefit in kind. It sounds to good to be true!
Look forward to your advice
Shane Cox (Moycullen Galway)
Dec 2015 Filed under: finance
Is this oil ok for my Toyota Avensis?
Hi
I have a 2011 Toyota Avensis diesel. Would SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil be ok for it?
Darren Carey (Dublin)
Jan 2016 Filed under: servicing
Can you help my buy my first car?
I am in the market to buy my first car. I have looked at a 2007 Volkswagen Polo for €5,500 with 80,000 miles; a 2009 Renault Clio with 50,000 miles for €5,500; and a 2007 Opel Corsa with 110,000 miles for €4,500 (all 1.2). It is important to purchase a car that will help to keep my insurance and maintenance costs low.
Any advice on these cars or others that I should consider would be greatly appreciated. Is the best method of purchasing through a dealership?
Niamh, Limerick
Niamh McCrann (Limerick)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Worth importing a van for private use?
Hi,
I'm looking at importing a Volkswagen T5 or 2006-2007 SWB Kombi, 2.0 TDI diesel, windows and seats in the back with no bulkhead. First thing is, can I tax and insure it privately? Secondly, could I buy a commercial van in Ireland, remove the bulkhead, add rear windows and seats and tax and insure privately for roughly same price as import?
Thanks in advance for your experience.
Brian
Brian Mulroy (Drogheda)
Jan 2016 Filed under: commercial vehicle
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