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Thoughts on these petrol engines?
Hi,
Is the 1.2 TCe petrol engine in the Renault Kadjar any good? It’s something I’ve been looking at buying (used), but I get the impression from reading various comments and reviews online that it seems rather gutless in terms of power/torque and the economy is just ok. I know the 1.5 dCi is the default choice, but my mileage (roughly 7,000km per year mainly urban) doesn't justify a diesel. Peugeot’s 1.2 on the other hand seems to be excellent and highly regarded. Yet it’s the same size?
Seamus Hadrill (Dublin)
May 2018 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel
What hybrid SUV will I go for now?
Hey guys,
Currently driving a Qashqai and looking to change to a hybrid, but local Nissan dealer said they won’t have hybrid Qashqais until 2020. What alternatives can you suggest please?
Thanks
Dara
Dara Weston (Dublin)
May 2018 Filed under: hybrid
How good is the Clio's air conditioning?
How good is the air conditioning in the Renault Clio Expression?
Joan Gardiner (Athens Greece)
Jun 2018 Filed under: comfort
I have a €3,500 budget for an economical car...
I have a budget of €3,000-€3,500 and want to buy a used car. What is a decent mileage I could expect for a diesel car registered on 2008 and after? Which brands are good and reliable?
Thanks
Vis Heg (Galway)
Jun 2018 Filed under: choosing used car
Value of a 2015 Kia Soul diesel?
What is the used car value of a 2015 (151) Kia Soul EX CRDi with 100,000km on the clock? It has a full service history and was recently serviced.
Mary Kinsella (Dublin)
Jun 2018 Filed under: used car values
Insurance cost for learner on 1.4 Peugeot?
What kind of price range would a learner driver be looking at for insurance of a 2013 Peugeot 307 1.4 HDi?
Cathal Flannery (Limerick)
Jun 2018 Filed under: insurance
How much VRT to impotr a 1995 Porsche 911?
How much VRT would I pay on a 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera Auto from Northern Ireland? I am paying £38,500 for the car, 87,000 miles, in very good condition.
Gerry Monaghan (Dublin)
Jun 2018 Filed under: VRT
Thoughts on this used Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Thinking of buying a Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0 manual five-door with side steps, a boot spoiler, window tint, alloys and fog lights, with 120,000 miles on the clock.
Andree Cushion (Pafos Cyprus)
Jun 2018 Filed under: choosing used car
Should an older camper mean vintage VRT?
I imported a 1972 Volkswagen T2 van from Europe. It is quite basic and not fully done up yet or restored. Revenue want to charge €800 VRT despite me paying only €800 for it when I bought it. I am being charged as a camper van, but I expected to be charged the flat vintage rate of €200 as it is over 40 years old. Should I not have been taxed the vintage rate? They say that is only for cars, but the website does not state that. It says all vintage vehicles and the VW T2 is a vehicle is it not?
Great if you could advise.
Ellen Armie (Dublin)
Jun 2018 Filed under: VRT
Do I pay VRT importing a Nissan Leaf EV?
I am planning to import a 2017 Nissan Leaf from the UKl do I need to pay VRT?
Raj Shah (Fermoy)
Jun 2018 Filed under: importing
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