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What is my Hyundai Tucson worth?
What is my car worth retail or trade in? It's a 2008 Hyundai Tucson 2WD deluxe 2.0-litre diesel with 118k kilometres on the clock, two owners, NCT June 2016 and leather upholstery.
Vivienne O'sullivan (Dublin)
Jun 2015 Filed under: used car values
My wife and I are in the market for a new car...
My wife and I are in our mid seventies and are in the market for a new car. We have been driving Saabs for 30 years and are now considering a BMW, a Mercedes-Benz, a Jaguar or a Lexus. I have been looking at 5 Series/E-Class category cars, mainly because I am for the first time in my life able to afford such a car. But I am totally confused by the jargon and the names the different manufacturers give to their options or packages. Please tell me what to buy. The most important feature for us is safety, including things that will stop us doing stupid things behind the wheel. Also good satnav and park assist/camera features.
And should I be looking at cheaper models? Do we really need E-Class or 3 Series to travel in comfort or should we drop down a category? Just tell me what to buy!
Thanks very much.
Peter, Dublin 6
Peter Kelly (Dublin)
Jun 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
Peugeot 407 Estate vs. Ford Focus Estate?
How good is the Peugeot 407 estate compared with the Ford Focus Estate?
Andy Dugan (Letterkenny)
Jun 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
Are PCP prices fixed or negotiable?
Are PCP prices fixed or negotiable?
Patrick Egan (Dun Laoghaire)
Jun 2015 Filed under: finance
Are there any scrappage schemes available?
Are there any scrappage schemes available at the moment when buying a new car?
Donogh O Loghlin (Lahinch)
Jun 2015 Filed under: scrappage
Do I need an MPV to fit in three child seats?
I have two kids aged three and five, a third coming in October. I would prefer not to have get an MPV. Is there any saloon or crossover SUV for about €30k new that will take the three child seats across the back row?
Thanks. Pat Kennedy
Pat Kennedy (Cork)
Jun 2015 Filed under: child or baby seats
What is the scrap value of a 2001 Toyota Corolla saloon?
What is the scrap value of a 2001 Toyota Corolla saloon?
Jerry Hough (Nenagh )
Jun 2015 Filed under: scrappage
Should my Civic's brakes be changed under warranty?
I recently purchased a 2012 Honda Civic, the garage gave me 12 months warranty, we're two months in. However, I noticed the brake discs on the two back wheels are heavily scored. I returned to the garage to get them replaced. They said it wasn't necessary and so wouldn't be covered by the warranty. They said there was no danger but will this cause me problems down the line?
Colette McCann (Dublin)
Jun 2015 Filed under: brakes
What rules do cyclists have to adhere to?
Cyclists and Liability:
If a cyclist is caught breaking a red light, what can legally happen them? Nothing??
If a cyclist is at fault for an accident with a car, what happens?
Also, if a cyclist breaks a red light and injures a pedestrian, what happens to the cyclist?
Simon MacMahon (Dublin)
Jun 2015 Filed under: safety
What do you think of dealer delivery charges?
Hi,
What are your views on the lack of transparency of dealers' delivery and related charges that get added to the brochure price of cars? Surely it is in the consumer's best interest to know the actual price of a car up front?
Regards Paul
Blessington Co. Wicklow
Paul Vickers (Blessington)
Jun 2015 Filed under: miscellaneous
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