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Which big 4x4 to go for with €9,000 budget?
I am thinking of buying a second hand four-wheel drive. Something like a Range Rover, Land Rover, Volkswagen Touareg or similiar. I only have €9,000 to spend therefore will be looking at anything from 2003 to 2006. Most have about 120,000 miles or more. I am worried I might end up in a whole load of pain buying something that old. Any suggestions?
I know there are the old reliables like the Kia Soretno and Hyundai Sante Fe, but I am afraid they are a little bland for me.
Michael Butler (Lucan)
Sep 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
What mileage for Focus diesel belt change?
A 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel: what mileage should the timing belt be done at?
Ciara Doyle (Limerick)
Sep 2014 Filed under: servicing
When should Focus timing belt be changed?
I have a 2005 Ford Focus, 1.8 TDCi 90hp. The timing belt was changed at 70,000 miles. When should it be changed again?
Colin Murphy
Sep 2014 Filed under: servicing
Can I swap my Passat's clocks for others?
Can you swap 2006 Volkswagen Passat Sport clocks with Highline clocks?
Toni Power (Wexford)
Oct 2014 Filed under: mileage
What should I check on a Volkswagen Passat?
Hello,
I'm buying a 2011 Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.6 BlueMotion with 60k miles on it. What should I check on the car? And should I insist on a timing belt replacement?
Thanks for any advice
Roger Nagle (Cork)
Oct 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Has my 2.0 Mondeo a belt or timing chain?
Hi there,
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Platinum: has it a timing belt or chain please?
Thanks very much
Dody Gharib (Carlow)
Oct 2014 Filed under: servicing
When to change a Nissan Qashqai's belt?
When should a timing belt be changed on a 1.5 dCi Nissan Qashqai?
Pat Walsh (Wexford)
Oct 2014 Filed under: servicing
How often should I clear out my car's DPF?
How often do you have to drive hard to burn soot off the DPF?
John Beatty (Dungarvan)
Oct 2014 Filed under: diesel
What's wrong with my Volvo's engine?
Last year my engine blew in my 2002 Volvo S40. I had the engine replaced but since then the car will not start without giving it some throttle, it cuts out at junctions etc. and is not idling correctly. I have twice replaced the camshaft sensor, but again the camshaft fault will appear after another number of weeks. Having the faults removed will ensure smooth running for a number of weeks before reverting to the same issues. What do you think the issue could be?
Derry Mc Carthy (Killarney)
Nov 2014 Filed under: fault
Why are my Toyota's carpets wet after rain?
I have a 1996 Toyota Carina 1.6 and the floors are all wet after rain. What is the problem?
Thanks
Gemma Quinn
Nov 2014 Filed under: fault
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