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What's up with my Ford Focus spec?
I have a 2016 Ford Focus Titanium with no DRLs. My mate has one with them. Mine has keyless entry while his has a touch handle thing. They are the same age and model. When yoou look on the Ford website for spec it says DRLs as standard. Why are mine missing? Puzzled!
Many thanks
Steven Hodgson (Manchester )
Mar 2018 Filed under: optional extras
Panoramic roof in a Renault Scenic ok?
I am considering buying a Renault Grand Scenic Limited. I have had several Scenics and my experience has always been good. But I am wondering is the panoramic sunroof likely to be a source of problems?
Brendan Scully (Dublin)
Apr 2018 Filed under: bodywork
How to keep my Mercedes charged up?
Hi,
I have a 2017 C-Class Mercedes (C 300) that I keep in Spain for when I visit. As it's one of these modern cars permanently connected to the internet, the battery only lasts 4-5 weeks. As I don't have any means to keep it charged, would it do any harm if I disconnected one of the battery cables to keep the battery charged up?
Philip
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Apr 2018 Filed under: electrics
How to sort insurance with US experience?
How do I insure my wife who has been driving on a USA licence for the last year, but is now transitioning to a learner permit as is required by the law in Ireland? Insurance underwriters don't seem to be able to flex to someone who has 17 years driving experience, has been driving an Audi A6 legally for a year, but now is mandated to hold a learner's permit until the mandatory 12 lessons and test is passed.
Paul Schneider (Dublin)
Apr 2018 Filed under: insurance
Can I buy a new Mitsubishi Lancer?
Hi,
Would it be a mistake to buy a new Mitsubishi Lancer, as I read that production would not be continued and parts might not be available?
F D (Dublin)
May 2018 Filed under: parts
Timing belt change on 2008 Mazda3?
Hi,
I live in Norvay and I'm going to buy a 2008 Mazda3 diesel model and I wonder if this car has a timing chain or belt and what are the intervals for this. Is it different in Nordic countries or the same worldwide?
Jan Olsen (FOLDFJORDEN)
Jun 2018 Filed under: servicing
Beeping sound in my Sandero!
My Dacia Sandero Stepway will sometimes make a beeping sound whilst driving but nothing comes up on the dashboard.
Deborah Taylor (Wrexham)
Jun 2018 Filed under: fault
Belt or chain for VW's 1.0 TSI engine?
Does the VW 1.0 TSI petrol engine run with a timing chain or timing belt?
Samad Sapawi (Singapore)
Jun 2018 Filed under: servicing
VRT estimate for a 2017 Honda Civic?
I’m planning to import a 2017 Honda Civic Smart Plus 1.0-litre VTEC Turbo. No databases have this car and I can’t seem to get a VRT estimate anywhere.
Kamil Jastrzebski (Longford )
May 2018 Filed under: VRT
Can a company import a car VRT-free?
Hey,
We are an Irish registered company with an office and employees in the UK. We have a UK-purchased car (purchased new in 2015 and in the company name since) that is used by a UK employee as a company car. One of our employees here in Ireland is due a car and is happy to drive the UK car. Thus we wish to import and register the car here in Ireland at the head office. Can we import and register here without incurring VRT?
Thanks
Harry Lawlor (Co Limerick)
May 2018 Filed under: VRT
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