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Planning on buying a 2014 Nissan Qashqai.
Hi,
I am planning to buy a 2014 Nissan Qashqai with 109,000 miles on the clock. What's it worth and also is it a good bet after so many miles on?
Arun Rak (Dublin)
Jun 2018 Filed under: choosing used car
My car was never imported correctly...
Hi,
I bought a Japanese car, but the person who brought it to Ireland didn't register it when he imported it here. Now I discover that over 6k is owed in penalties... What can I do?
Darren Curneen (Dublin)
May 2018 Filed under: importing
How much to import a 2010 Mazda CX-7?
How much to import a 2010 Mazda CX-7?
Eamon Rice (Monaghan)
May 2018 Filed under: importing
Thoughts on my Touran's value?
Hi there, just want to get another opinion on trade in value.
I bought a 162 Volkswagen Touran in a Highline spec with the 2.0-litre engine not 1.6 and the car cost me just slightly over the €40k mark. We have been pricing around to trade up for a 182 Tiguan Allspace and I've tried five to six Volkswagen dealers with the highest of €22k as a trade-in value for my own car, so that’s a loss of €18k in two years and there was me thinking buying a VW was a sound bet!
I also contacted Volkswagen Ireland and the response I got was "your local dealer is best equipped to give you the best trade in." Is it any wonder people are deciding to go to the UK to buy when there is a serious rip off culture in this country? I look forward to your thoughts on this.
Thanks
David
David Hayes (Dunmanway )
May 2018 Filed under: used car values
Is customs duty included in VRT for import?
Is "Customs Duty" on a non-EU import (e.g. a car from Japan) included in the figure got from the VRT calculator, or is it an additional charge?
Enoch Soames (Bray)
May 2018 Filed under: importing
Looking for an extra-comfy car...
I saw the Skoda Fabia - Toyota Yaris comparison. I am looking for a car with a smooth drive as my dear wife has back problems and feels every bump. Also, do othropedic seats that you place on the car seat help?
Thanks,
Allan
Allan Katz (Tel Aviv - Israel )
May 2018 Filed under: comfort
Can I buy a Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI?
Where can I buy a new Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI? My local dealer says its not available in the Republic.
Hugh McKitterick (Dundalk Co. Louth)
Mar 2018 Filed under: choosing new car
Power comparison for petrol/diesel Golfs?
Is a 2013 1.2-litre petrol Volkswagen Golf Highline with 105hp the same power as a 1.6 diesel with 105hp?
Claire Carroll (Dublin)
Jan 2013 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel
Should you be recommending diesels?
Hi
I have the impression that on many occasions you can recommend a diesel as being a better option, and I can fully understand why. The problem is, it seems to me, that there is a huge degree of uncertainty over diesels, with widespread negative publicity and many cities proposing to ban them. It doesn't really matter whether this negativity is justified. The "uncertainty" will kill any market. Not only do you have to worry about where you might be allowed to drive, but also whether there will be much demand for diesels in four or five years time, when you go to sell. So economically, diesels might be a better proposition, but it takes a brave person to make that choice.
Philip
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Apr 2018 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel
My Citroen's heater isn't working...
Hi,
I have just bought a 2004 Citroen C5 and the heater blower does not work; is this a common problem?
Patrick Hehir (Kilmihil)
Jan 2013 Filed under: electrics
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