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Does my broken down car qualify for scrappage?
My car has recently broken down, head gasket has gone, can I still qualify for a scrappage scheme?
Mark K (Dublin)
Nov 2015 Filed under: scrappage
What small new cars are the best for Jan 2016?
Please advise on best cars for young lady who wishes to buy new in January 2016 with no trade in, a cash buyer. She likes those with four doors, but may opt for three depending on price.
Thank you
Fergal Reidy (Celbridge)
Nov 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
Should I go diesel on a new car in 2016?
Hi guys,
I currently drive a 2011 1.4 TSI petrol Volkswagen Passat, which I am very happy with. I'm thinking of changing my car in 2016 and wondering if I should consider switching to a diesel Passat. I currently drive 32km every day to work, 16km each way, but this is done on the M50 so do you think it would be in my interests to switch?
Brendan Cullen (Knocklyon)
Nov 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
Will PCP work with higher mileages?
Hi there,
My beloved Alfa 1.9 JTDm 159's gearbox has gone and now needs to be replaced. Considering it is an 06 and has over 242,000 miles on the clock, it will need a clutch and DMF replacement as well. Is it worth it, and what diesel cars would be recommended for someone driving 35,000 miles a year? Are PCP options even feasible at that mileage?
Sad Dave in Kells
David Delaney (Kells)
Oct 2015 Filed under: finance
Should I switch my Ford Focus for a diesel car?
Petrol or diesel? I am looking to change my 2005 Ford Focus 1.4 petrol to something similar. I am averaging 40,000 miles per year and wonder what would be a good option for me. The budget is approx €10k.
Shirley Mulcahy (Portlaoise)
Oct 2015 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel
How much is a Toyota Aygo auto worth?
How much would a 2007 Toyota Aygo automatic cost now? NCT until 2017 and tax until September 2016.
Gheorghe Gritunic (Dublin)
Oct 2015 Filed under: used car values
When does my Mondeo's timing belt have to be changed?
At what mileage interval does the timing belt have to be changed on a 2012 Ford Mondeo 1.6 TDCi Titanium?
Niall Durr (Roscommon)
Oct 2015 Filed under: servicing
Tell me more about the 151 Renault Clio.
What is the price of 151 Renault Clio and does it have power steering? Do you have to turn on the lights manually?
Grace Griffin (Co. Dublin)
Oct 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
Do I need to pay VAT on importing this Peugeot?
Hi,
I am thinking about importing a Peugeot 508 from the UK. They will sell it to me VAT free. It was "pre-registered" by the dealer, but never sold. It has only 100 miles on the clock but as it is over a year old is it liable for Irish VAT?
Thanks,
John.
John Madden (Carndonagh)
Oct 2015 Filed under: importing
Are newer Volkswagens free of the 'defeat device'?
Are new generation Volkswagen diesels free of "defeat device" software? I heard a radio report saying that the newer engines may have a similar device to the one fitted to the EA189 engines
Gary Murray (Dublin)
Oct 2015 Filed under: recall
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