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Timing belt or chain in my Qashqai?
I have a 2007 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 2WD Visia petrol with 66,000 miles on the clock. Question: does it have a timing belt or chain? When should I replace it?
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Umberto Di Candia (CAMBRIDGE)
Dec 2015 Filed under: servicing
What will I replace my Fiat Multipla with?
I want to replace my Fiat Multipla, which I love. Have delayed replacing it as Fiat discontinued it after 2007 and I haven't been able to find a replacement that offers the six-seat option (3 in front, 3 in back). In addition, the Multipla had a decent sized boot. Can you suggest an alternative to the Multipla?
Joan Murray (Dublin)
Sep 2015 Filed under: family car
Has the Volkswagen 'twincharger' engine issues?
Hi,
Just read that the Volkswagen 1.4 turbo- and supercharged engines are giving problems. One UK Scirocco motorist says his Volkswagen dealer is replacing his engine. My Audi A3 is a 1.4 TSI. I think the new Audi A3 Saloon has the same engine. Have you any reports on the above ?
F D (Dublin)
Sep 2015 Filed under: fault
I am looking at a 2010 Ford Focus Estate...
I am looking at a 2010 Ford Focus Estate 1.6 diesel; it has a full Ford service history but has 130,000 miles on the clock. What is a good price for this car and would I get much longer out of the engine? Am I mad thinking about a car with such high mileage?
Conal Mc Donald (Dublin)
Nov 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
What runaround to get for €10,000?
Please advise on best value annual costs for a small runaround. Budget c. €10,000. Anticipate c. 15,000km per annum - some on quite rough country lanes. I anticipate keeping the car for maybe 6/7 years so diesel a prefered option but those I have looked at - from Volkswagen up!/Skoda Citygo/SEAT Mii stable, Hyundai i10, Fiat Panda, Suzuki Alto/Splash all seem to be petrol only.
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Charles Cooper (Collooney)
Nov 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
Is there a timing belt in the Suzuki Liana?
Is there a timing belt in the 2006 Suzuki Liana?
Ber Ronnoc (Waterford)
Oct 2015 Filed under: servicing
How much would you pay for 2008 Ford Focus?
How much would you pay for a 2008 1.8 diesel Ford Focus with 200,000km on the clock?
John Hughes (Leitrim)
Nov 2015 Filed under: used car values
What do you think of the 2011 Opel Insignia?
What is your opinion of the 2011 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi?
James Cloney (Wexford)
Nov 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
Does my new Avensis have a timing belt?
I just bought a 2012 Toyota Avensis Aura D-4D; can you tell me if its timing belt or chain on this model, as it has 82k on clock?
Thanks, Robert.
Robert Sheehan (Limerick)
Nov 2015 Filed under: servicing
How can I buy a Volkswagen Golf R Estate?
I have my heart set on a Volkswagen Golf R 'Sportwagen' (estate), but it seems Volkswagen Ireland will not be selling them here. Do I have any real options to buy one, given that importing from the UK is prohibitively expensive considering the exchange rate?
Thanks.
Graham McGarry (Greystones)
Nov 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
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