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What price for my 2010 Peugeot 3008?

What price should I get trading in a 2010 Peugeot 3008 1.6 HDi, 57,000km, SV model, high spec with head-up display, panoramic roof and new tyres?

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Joss Hier (Newport)

Aug 2013 Filed under: used car values

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I'm 21 and looking for my first car...

I am 21 and looking for my first car, but I'm a bit lost. A 1.4 would be ideal with insurance and I have about €4,700 to spend. Any advice as to what cars I should be looking for? Rather something that will last me a few years.

Jeff Casey (Limerick)

Sep 2013 Filed under: insurance

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Does the VW Transporter have a DPF?

Does the 2010 2.5-litre Volkswagen Transporter have a partical filter?

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John Mceleney (Ballyliffin)

Sep 2013 Filed under: DPF issues

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Should I sell my car on finance?

Is it best to sell a 2012 car where I pay a monthly EMI of €361, still outstanding is 34 months, The car is being used only on weekends. I want to buy a second hand one instead of it with budget around €6,000.

Vamshi Kaniganti (Dublin)

Sep 2013 Filed under: finance

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Any oil problems with Mazda's diesels?

I was wondering if there is an issue with Mazda's new SkyActiv diesel engines? I have heard there may be an issue with the oil levels.

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Eamonn McDermott (Limerick)

Sep 2013 Filed under: diesel

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Do I pay VAT on importing a car from NI?

Hi,

I'm thinking of purchasing a car in Northern Ireland and then importing it to the south. I understand about the VRT procedure, but can you explain what the story with paying the VAT is? When? Where? Etc.

AnnMarie Tunney (Galway)

Sep 2013 Filed under: importing

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How do I bring my English car into Ireland?

We are moving to Ballyshannon and bringing our English registered car with us; what do we have to do by law?

Karen MURPHY (COVENTRY)

Sep 2013 Filed under: importing

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How to tell if this Audi A6 has quattro?

Hi,

I am interested in buying a used 2008 Audi A6 3.2, but how do I know if it's quattro or not? There is no tag of quattro on the back, just A6 3.2.

Naushad Ali (Mumbai)

Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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What is my Nissan X-Trail worth?

I have a Nissan X-Trail, 2.2-litre diesel that I want to part exchange for something a bit smaller. It is a nice clean car and has a full service history; can you give me an idea what it is worth?

Carmel Arakelian (Galway)

Sep 2013 Filed under: used car values

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Is black more for the Dacia Duster?

Is the bottom of the range of Dacia Duster 1.5 diesel the same price in black as in white?

Shaun Brady (Monaghan)

Jan 2014 Filed under: paintwork

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