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Cost to change to new 181 VW Passat?

Any idea of cost to change for 181 Volkswagen Passat Highline 1.6 TDI? Trading in 161 Passat Highline with 56,000km on the odometer.

Diarmuid Walsh

Diarmuid Walsh (Carndonagh)

Oct 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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Petrol or diesel in a new Mondeo?

Living in Dublin and drive under 10,000 miles per annum, does a 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol make more sense than a 2.0-litre 150hp diesel? Does a new 181 model make sense versus a circa 161 at €10k less? Seems to be a better selection of 151-162 models in Northern Ireland - is this a good option to pursue?

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Mike

Mike Barry (Dublin)

Oct 2017 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel

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Reversing camera in the Nissan Leaf?

Has the Nissan Leaf got a reversing camera to help with parking?

Angela Mulligan (Sligo)

Oct 2017 Filed under: optional extras

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Disabling traction control on Chrysler 300?

How do you fully disable traction control on a 2011 Chrysler 300?

Gursimren Aujla (Calgary)

Oct 2017 Filed under: electrics

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Tricky to import a petrol Dacia Duster?

I'm interested in a new Dacia Duster, but petrol not diesel. Dacia Ireland doesn't offer the petrol model, so I'm contemplating a new UK petrol Duster imported by me. I'm aware of the import process, but are there any likely problems? I'm especially thinking about insurance issues if it's a model not routinely sold in Ireland and also the VRT valuation process for a model not usually available here.

Any thoughts, please?

Paul Marsden (Mohill)

Oct 2017 Filed under: importing

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How much to tax 2008 Freelander 4x4?

How much to tax a 2008 Land Rover Freelander 2.2 4x4?

Caroline McPhillips (Ireland )

Oct 2017 Filed under: taxation

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Value for my 2011 Honda Accord?

Hi, I am looking for valuation for my 2011 (revised in 2011) Honda Accord Executive 2.2 D-TEC with 187,000km on the clock, a full Honda service history and in excellent condition. I tried usual car valuation websites, but with imports on market, it looks like they are priced high. Looking for trade in value and private sale value.

Any idea?

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Garret Hearns (Laois)

Oct 2017 Filed under: used car values

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New Mondeo or something else for 2018?

Need help. Trying to decide between 2018 Ford Mondeo or Audi A4... or wait for the next Audi A6... or rob a bank for a BMW 520d. What do you think?

Fergal Reidy (Celbridge)

Oct 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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Is the 2005 Volvo XC90 Euro 4 or 5?

Hi, what EU emission standard does the 2005 XC90 2.4 diesel comply with? Is it EU emission standard 4?

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Brian

Brian Walsh (Dublin)

Oct 2017 Filed under: diesel

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Insurance-wise, ok to upgrade my BMW?

BMW performance related question: if I install the performance enhancement offered by BMW, which increases 2.0-litre engine output from 184hp to 197hp, does this invalidate my insurance? If I inform the insurance provider of the changes it may increase the premium or not provide cover if the car does not conform to homologation, etc. Thoughts?

DES IRWIN (LETTERKENNY)

May 2013 Filed under: aftermarket

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