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What family car for three kids do you recommend?

What car would suit me? I want a family car with room for three kids in three car seats. I need a large boot and preferably 1.6 diesel.

Deirdre Ryan (Tipperary)

Dec 2014 Filed under: family car

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Which of these diesel cars should I import from the UK?

I plan on going to the UK to buy a car soon. Thinking of a 2010/2011 diesel, a Qashqai, Passat, Sportage or Octavia. If I got a Kia it would still have warranty. Any other make with warranty like this? Can you give me advice?

John O Callaghan (Rosscarbery)

Dec 2014 Filed under: importing

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What's the 2013 Opel Astra 1.4 like?

I am looking at purchasing a 2013 Opel Astra 1.4 S. I have heard there have been lots of niggling problems with this car. What have you heard or what is your opinion on its reliability

Thank you,

Andrew Murphy

Andrew Murphy (Dublin)

Dec 2014 Filed under: reliability

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How reliable is the Renault Clio?

How reliable is the Renault Clio?

Aidan Mullins

Dec 2014 Filed under: reliability

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Will larger wheels make my new Golf less comfortable?

I am thinking of trading in my Golf Mark 6 Highline, which has 16-inch wheels, for the new mark 7 Highline, which has now standard 17-inch wheels. Worried it may not be as comfortable on back roads.

Nathy Coleman (Dublin)

Dec 2014 Filed under: choosing new car

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What €12,000 estate should I go for?

I am thinking of buying an estate car as I need the extra space. Seems to be a lot of Astras out there, but want to get something fairly good with a budget of €12k-ish. Recommend anything in particular?

Jonny Jackson (Tallaght)

Dec 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Ford Mondeo or Volkswagen Passat?

Hoping to buy a 2.0-litre diesel estate and need to decide between 2010 Passat (high spec) and 2011 Mondeo (lower spec). Similar mileage and price. I spend a lot of time on the road.

Any suggestions?

Diarmuid Crowley (Limerick)

Dec 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is the diesel Hyundai Tucson 4x4 more economical?

How economical is the diesel 4x4 Hyundai Tucson compared to a petrol one?

Karen Hyland (Meath)

Dec 2014 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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How much is my petrol Audi A4 worth?

How much is my 2004 Aaudi A4 2.0-litre petrol with 65,000 miles worth?

Keith Wynne (Leixlip)

Dec 2014 Filed under: used car values

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Why is my Peugeot 407 only getting 40mpg?

I am only getting 40mpg from a diesel Peugeot 407 on long trips; what can be the problem?

Ken Power (Waterford)

Dec 2014 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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