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What's your opinion of the Opel Insignia?

Hi there.

What your opinion of the Opel Insignia? What kind of common weaknesses does it have? And what parts need to be changed regularly? For example I have B5 Volkswagen Passat. From my experience I can say that suspension (independent) is not good for Irish roads therefore it's a weakness of this car. But engine is good - never had troubles (200,000 miles).

Thanks in advance

Roman R (Dublin)

Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Ford C-Max or Honda Civic?

Living in a rural area with bad roads, which car would be most suited for lady driver: Ford Focus diesel (131 plate) or 2012 Honda Civic petrol?

Rosarie Tiernan (Westport)

Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Volkswagen Golf or Skoda Octavia?

I am looking at upgrading my car to a one or two-year-old Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Highline or a Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Elegance. There is as you know a price difference, but which would be the better buy? Should I look at something else?

Des Wynne (Dundalk)

Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Any problems with the Renault Grand Mégane?

Any problems with the Renault Grand Mégane? 2010 or 2012 models.

Irene Ryan (Cork)

Jan 2015 Filed under: reliability

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What's the best used Mercedes-Benz E-Class to go for?

Which used E-Class Mercedes 2.0 or less is best? Which year?

Bill in Cobh, County Cork

Bill Luttrell

Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Which engine is better in the Qashqai?

What engine is better in the Qashqai, 1.5 or 1.6 diesel?

Tom Kearns

Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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I'm buying a 2008 Ford S-Max; are they a good car?

I'm buying a 2008 Ford S-Max; are they a good car?

Michelle Rynne

Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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When did Renault begin charging extra for white?

When did Renault begin charging extra for white?

Late in September I ordered a new Renault Clio for delivery at the beginning of this month. In early October I changed the colour to white, which was not a problem to the dealer. I was informed last week that it would not be available until the end of this month. Since then I've seen on the Renault website that they are now charging €540 extra for a white Clio, whereas when I placed my order the extra charge did not apply to white. However, as my original order was for a colour that carried the extra charge I would not be surprised if the dealer tried to hit me for this extra and consequently am wondering when precisely Renault introduced it.

Thanks, E K Dublin

Ed Kearney (Dublin)

Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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I'm considering a Renault Koleos, any thoughts?

I'm considering a Renault Koleos, any thoughts?

Irene Ryan (Cork)

Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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I'm considering buying a Kia Sorento - thoughts?

Hi, I am considering buying a 2009/2010 Kia Sorento auto and have read some mixed reviews; may I have your thoughts please?

Thanking you in advance,

Tommy Nolan

Tommy Nolan (Dublin)

Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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