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If a car has been off the road, is tax due?
My daughter has a SsangYong Rexton she has not been using, but did not declare it off the road. There is no road tax on it for about two years. She would like to sell the car. Would she be liable for the tax?
Wendy Quirke (Cork)
Feb 2016 Filed under: taxation
Is a new Fiat 500L worth a look?
Is the Fiat 500L worth a look?
Offer of €5k scrappage at the moment and looking to change car. Currently have 2004 Ford Focus C-Max and three kids.
Thanks
Donal
Donal ODea (Dublin)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Do early Ford Kas rust?
True or false that the pre-2010 Ford Ka's metal is very prone to rusting?
Catherine Dalton (Dublin)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Mad to buy a high-mileage Nissan Navara?
Hi there,
I'm hoping to bid at auction on a 2006 Nissan Navara with 300,000km on the clock. I have been to see the car. Starts on the first turn, engine sounds great and everything works as it should as far as I can tell (I'm not a mechanic). No warning lights on start up. I guess I'm asking if I'm mad to buy with such high mileage?
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Robert Harris (Dublin )
Feb 2016 Filed under: mileage
I need a new car to accommodate my mum.
Hi,
I'm planning on buying a new car to accommodate my elderly mother. She has arthritis in her knees and has limited mobility in her lower limbs. She's 5'5" and uses two sticks, but I also need room for a wheelchair. I originally thought a higher car, e.g. an SUV, but they are too high for her. I'd appreciate any advice or car recommendations.
Regards
Orla Curran
Orla Curran (Galway )
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Santa Fe or Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Hi,
I need a commercial 4x4 for towing and general business use. I've narrowed it down to the Hyundai Santa Fe or the Land Rover Discovery Sport. Which is the better 4x4 in terms of economics, comfort and resale value
Eoin
Eoin Bara (Dublin)
Feb 2016 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Differences between the Audi A3 models?
What are the differences between an Audi A3 SE and an Audi A3 Sport, year 2012?
Alison Mccarter (Londonderry)
Feb 2016 Filed under: optional extras
Should I go for the Citroen C4 Cactus?
I have three kids and like the Citroen C4 Cactus, but is it too small in the back I think. Would you recommend the Citroen C4 Cactus and if so which spec? Currently have 2004 Ford Focus C-Max so could do scrappage scheme.
Thanks
Donal ODea (Dublin)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
What do you think of theft of modern cars?
I don't know if there is a limit on the number of questions one can ask but here's another! Nearly all of the top specc'd models have hands-free door opening and engine starting. In an article in Auto Bild magazine it said that these were easily subject to theft using specialised equipment. Only one brand foiled the thieves - Mercedes-Benz. I was wondering would you have any comment on this. It's very disheartening.
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Feb 2016 Filed under: car theft
Is Nissan's 'checkover' a service at 1,000km?
Hi,
I availed of the Nissan scrappage scheme and I'm told there's a free "checkover" at over 1,000km; is it a checkover or service I'm wondering?
Thanks very much
Marie
Marie Nannery (Navan)
Feb 2016 Filed under: servicing
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