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Should I replace my BMW 520d with an Audi A6?
I would like to know if you think the Audi A6 2.0-litre diesel 2014 model is a good car. I am in the market for this kind of car and currently drive a BMW 520d, but I don't know if I should go for the same again as I'm a bit worried about rear-wheel drive in the winter and because Audi is more competitive on price at the moment. I've driven an Audi and liked it but are there any problems I should know about?
Thanks.
Mike Ross (Dublin)
Mar 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
Help me spend €24,000 on a new car!
Hi, I bought my present car, a Mitsubishi Space Star 1.3 GLX petrol new 15 years ago, so it's long overdue replacing. Trouble is I haven't got a clue about choosing a new car and I need your advice.
The max price I wish to pay is €24,000 so I'm also chasing the best scrappage deal. I had a drive in the Hyundai ix35 and I like it but it has its drawbacks. However, the Nissan Qashqai is a non-contender for me as it has only an emergency spare wheel and the fifth passenger has to sit like riding a donkey with the big centre console protruding from the front.
What do you think I should go for? I'm thinking of looking at the Kia Sportage and Kia cee'd, but also the Nissan Pulsar and Peugeot 3008. I would be grateful for your advice.
Kind regards, Anto.
Anthony Kavanagh (Kilkenny)
Mar 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
Any recurring problems with this hatch?
Are there any recurring problems with the Mitsubishi 2 model?
Elaine Marshall
Mar 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
What decent diesel suits a young driver?
I'm only 19 and buying a good quality diesel car in the next week. Looking at an Opel Astra 1.3 CDTi or a Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec. What would you reccommend? I'm thinking between 2005 and 2008.
David Egan (Kilmihil)
Mar 2015 Filed under: diesel
Is the Nissan Micra good value with the scrappage allowance?
Is the Nissan Micra good value now that there is a €4,000 allowance for scrappage?
John Mugan (Sligo)
Mar 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
What sort of checks will be carried out for a PCP contract?
Are there any criteria for a PCP contract with a new car? Do you have to give proof of income or credit history? My wife and I are self employed.
Thanks.
James Culleton
Mar 2015 Filed under: finance
My dealer can't sort a noise in my Qashqai...
Have a "thumping" noise in a 2011 reg Nissan Qashqai. Dealer can't find cause or solution through electronic assessment. Any idea of cause/solution?
Jack O Loghlen (Ennis)
Feb 2015 Filed under: fault
Why is my Skoda Octavia's engine light on?
My 2005 Skoda Octavia 1.4 petrol shows the engine light on permanently - the car runs fine. What could the problem be?
Luke Allan (Cobh)
Feb 2015 Filed under: fault
Does the 1999 Ford Fiesta Zetec have a timing belt?
Is there a timing belt in a Ford Fiesta Zetec 1999 model?
Mossie Lee (Cork)
Feb 2015 Filed under: servicing
When should I change my Skoda Octavia's timing belt?
When should the timing belt be changed on a 2005 1.4 Skoda Octavia?
John Duffy (Dublin)
Feb 2015 Filed under: servicing
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