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Where would I buy a Jaguar badge?

Where in Ireland can I buy car badges? I'm looking for a leaping Jaguar badge for my car. Any ideas?

Adrian Rafter (Portlaoise)

Nov 2015 Filed under: aftermarket

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What happens with PCP if I move abroad?

If one takes out a PCP plan and has to relocate to another country, what happens to the car and payments?

Felicity MacDonald (Ballydehob)

Nov 2015 Filed under: finance

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Ford Galaxy or Citroen Grand Picasso?

Which is a better seven-seater: Ford Galaxy or Citroen Grand Picasso?

Daniel Lenihan (Limerick)

Nov 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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Am I mad to go for Land Rover commercial?

Hi there,

I am a rural vet driving a SWB commercial Toyota Landcruiser. I need to change to a 4x4 with more seating for the kids. I'm thinking of a Land Rover Discovery utility commercial. I'm wondering am I mad to make this move as the stories over the years about Land Rover reliability are plentiful.

Ed

Ed Myers (Cork)

Nov 2015 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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Any problems with 2011-2012 Insignia?

I am thinking of buying a 2011 or 2012 reg Opel Insignia: any problems with these?

Cyril Condell

Sep 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Timing belt or chain in my Qashqai?

I have a 2007 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 2WD Visia petrol  with 66,000 miles on the clock. Question: does it have a timing belt or chain? When should I replace it?

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Umberto Di Candia (CAMBRIDGE)

Dec 2015 Filed under: servicing

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What will I replace my Fiat Multipla with?

I want to replace my Fiat Multipla, which I love. Have delayed replacing it as Fiat discontinued it after 2007 and I haven't been able to find a replacement that offers the six-seat option (3 in front, 3 in back). In addition, the Multipla had a decent sized boot. Can you suggest an alternative to the Multipla?

Joan Murray (Dublin)

Sep 2015 Filed under: family car

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Has the Volkswagen 'twincharger' engine issues?

Hi,

Just read that the Volkswagen 1.4 turbo- and supercharged engines are giving problems. One UK Scirocco motorist says his Volkswagen dealer is replacing his engine. My Audi A3 is a 1.4 TSI. I think the new Audi A3 Saloon has the same engine. Have you any reports on the above ?

F D (Dublin)

Sep 2015 Filed under: fault

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I am looking at a 2010 Ford Focus Estate...

I am looking at a 2010 Ford Focus Estate 1.6 diesel; it has a full Ford service history but has 130,000 miles on the clock. What is a good price for this car and would I get much longer out of the engine? Am I mad thinking about a car with such high mileage?

Conal Mc Donald (Dublin)

Nov 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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What runaround to get for €10,000?

Please advise on best value annual costs for a small runaround. Budget c. €10,000. Anticipate c. 15,000km per annum - some on quite rough country lanes. I anticipate keeping the car for maybe 6/7 years so diesel a prefered option but those I have looked at - from Volkswagen up!/Skoda Citygo/SEAT Mii stable, Hyundai i10, Fiat Panda, Suzuki Alto/Splash all seem to be petrol only.

Thank you

Charles Cooper (Collooney)

Nov 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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