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When do I replace the timing belt in my Fiesta?

My Ford Fiesta is an 04 plate and has done 30,000 miles; it's the 1.2 engine. When do I replace the timing belt?

Morag MacLeod (Hopeman)

Dec 2014 Filed under: servicing

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What could be wrong with my Opel Astra's heating?

Hi. I have a 2008 Opel Astra 1.3 diesel estate. My heating in the car is working but the heat is not that hot at all and this isn't normal. My friend has the same car and there is a vast difference in he heat...

Brian Fitzgerald (Cobh Cork)

Jan 2015 Filed under: fault

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Is a hollow noise from my Mitsubishi Colt normal?

My Mitsubishi Colt recently developed a hollow noise when revved; is this normal?

Pat O Mahony (Cork)

Jan 2015 Filed under: fault

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How much oil should a Nissan Almera 1.4 use in a year?

How much oil should a Nissan Almera 1.4 use in a year?

Gus Mc Cormick (Dublin)

Mar 2015 Filed under: servicing

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How much fuel is in my SEAT Mii after the warning beep?

How much fuel is left in my SEAT Mii after the warning beep occurs?

Wayne Oxley (Cardiff)

Feb 2015 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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Do you think my 1991 bike is imported?

In 1991 the re-reg block of numbers in Dublin began with what number? My bike might be imported.

Patrick Mcnally (Mayo)

Feb 2015 Filed under: importing

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Which oil do I use for 2014 Toyota Avensis diesel?

Which oil do I use for 2014 Toyota Avensis diesel?

Pat Harford (Navan)

Feb 2015 Filed under: servicing

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How much is a new Hyundai Montana?

How much is a new Hyundai Montana?

Angela Mcmenamin (Ballybofey)

May 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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Why won't my Opel Astra start?

I have a 2005 Opel Astra. Car won't start. Turn the key and nothing. All ignition lights on. Battery 100%. Any suggestions?

Paul Monaghan (Tullamore )

May 2015 Filed under: fault

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My Ford Focus has to be full of diesel to start!

I have a 2009 Ford Focus. If I don't keep it full with diesel it won't start. Could it be the pump in the tank or one of the injectors?

Martina Houlihan (Co Mayo Ireland)

May 2015 Filed under: fault

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