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Opel Zafira or Renault Grand Scenic?
I am looking to buy a used MPV (2003 - 2004 model year). Which one do you reckon is better in terms of reliability and comfort: 1) Opel Zafira 2) Renault Grand Scenic
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Syd from Sandyford, Dublin
Syed Hyder (Sandyford)
May 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
Lexus RX 450h or BMW X5?
2008 Lexus RX 450h or BMW X5?
Brendan O'Connor (Templeogue)
May 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
Can you give me advice on buying a Peugeot 308?
Hi,
Can you give me advice on buying a 2008 to 2010 Peugeot 308? We do about 15,000 miles a year. Which would suit us better - diesel or petrol?
Thank you
Ruairi Mc Carthy (Mullagh Co Cavan)
May 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
Do I have to pay UK motor tax when I am importing a car?
Do I have to pay motor tax in the UK when I am importing a car?
Helen O'Connor (Galway)
Dec 2014 Filed under: importing
What is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 200 Elegance worth?
What is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 200 Elegance with 90,000 miles on the clock on it worth?
Mohammad Ahmed (Dublin)
Dec 2014 Filed under: used car values
What insurance companies are best for an Indian driving permit?
I have an international driving permit from India. I am planning to buy a small car. Please recommend the companies that can provide me car insurance.
Rob Eccleston
Jan 2015 Filed under: driving licence
Can I claim VAT back on my imported Ford Galaxy?
Hi, I bought a new Ford Galaxy last August in the UK with less than 6,000km on it and paid VAT in the UK. I have also paid VAT and VRT in Ireland. How can I claim back the UK VAT as I'm VAT-registered in Ireland?
Thanks John
John O'Connor (Galway )
Jan 2015 Filed under: importing
Is it possible to make a Volvo V70 commercial?
Is it possible to make a Volvo V70 commercial and how much would it cost?
Patrick Fox (Kiltyclogher)
Jan 2015 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Lexus GS 450h: how reliable?
Lexus GS 450h: how reliable? How good are they really? I have a 2006 GS 450h and the hybrid batteries failed. I was told by a Lexus garage they cost €4,500 approx to replace. Nice car to look at and drive but when they fail you won't buy another one - that's if you can sell it. It has 143k miles on the clock only. All I can say is don't buy one with over 70k on the clock. Maybe you have better ideas on this?
Laurence O Halloran (Rathdrum Co Wicklow)
May 2015 Filed under: reliability
Is BMW axing the X5 sDrive25d?
I read that BMW is axing the X5 sDrive25d as it has been a poor seller. Is this true? I thought it was its big seller in Ireland at least.
Andrew Kelly (Nenagh)
May 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
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