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My Honda's air conditioning is noisy!
The air conditioning in my Honda Civic 1.5 Sport makes an infuriating whistling noise. Have there been any similar complaints? Is there a cure?
Thanks in advance
Dave
Dave King (Folkestone)
Sep 2017 Filed under: fault
Skoda Kodiaq or Nissan X-Trail?
Hi guys, as the new rebuffed Nissan X-Trail has just been released with 2.0D 177hp engine, can it stand up against the Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TDI in terms of performance, handling and quality? Outgoing Nissan SUVs were prone to engine and road noise as far as I am aware.
Colin H (Kildare)
Sep 2017 Filed under: choosing new car
Cost of charging up a BMW i3?
What is the cost of charging a BMW i3 at 18c per kWh?
Eugene Murphy (Galway)
Sep 2017 Filed under: electric cars
What are the best-selling cars in Ireland?
Hello guys,
I have two questions:
1) What are the most sold cars in Ireland?
2) What is the pricing range for cars people are buying the most in Ireland?
Looking forward to hearing from you
Kind regards, Stan
Stan Melnis (Dublin)
Jul 2013 Filed under: miscellaneous
Which hybrids etc to look for new in 2018?
Currently driving a 142 Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0-litre diesel with a view to upgrading in 2018. What hybrids/electric cars/SUVs are worth considering as an alternative, but will still give me the space I need as opposed to driving a box?
I mainly drive around my local town (Waterford) and surrounding areas during the week then at weekends I travel long distances going to hurling/rugby games in and around the Munster region.
Thanks
Ray
Ray Power (Waterford)
Sep 2017 Filed under: choosing new car
What's wrong with our Peugeot 207?
Hi,
Our Peugeot 207 has a problem that the mechanics can't get right. When engage (D) Drive, it loses power even when you step on the accelerator. However, when you engage (R) Reverse, it has all the power.
What could be the problem?
Henry Buwembo (Kampala)
Jul 2017 Filed under: fault
Does an Opel Vectra have a timing belt?
Does a 2004 Opel Vectra Estate have a timing belt or chain?
Austin McCartney (Dublin)
Jul 2013 Filed under: servicing
When to change a Hyundai ix35's chain?
When does the timing chain on a Hyundai ix35 need changing?
Kevin McCarthy (Wexford )
Sep 2017 Filed under: servicing
What's the Mercedes E 200 like?
I have just purchased my first E 200 Mercedes and it is my first move to the brand. It is the Avantgarde model. Any advantages or disadvantages to this model please?
Leo Ganter (Dublin)
Jul 2013 Filed under: reliability
Can we look at petrol vs. diesel in detail?
Though diesel cars are more expensive to buy, the trade-in value will also be greater, a point that does not seem to be taken into consideration in the diesel vs. petrol debate. The first question a dealer asks is "is it petrol or diesel?", which is generally followed by a turning up of the nose when the answer is petrol.
Practically all motoring correspondents highlight the benefits of diesel without referring to the fact that diesel engines are designed to be driven on long journeys where the engine reaches its optimum temperature, which does not happen on short runs, thereby increasing the potential for engine damage. Thumbs up to you for your very informative question and answer section. How about a full article on diesel-v-petrol taking into account servicing costs and highlighting the potential of engine damage to diesel engines when used only on short journeys?
Michael Corduff (Dublin)
Jul 2013 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel
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