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Is the Opel Insignia a reliable family car?

I'm thinking of buying a second hand Opel Insignia. Just wondering are they a good reliable family car?

Stephen Berry (Carlow)

Nov 2013 Filed under: reliability

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How would you rate the Peugeot 3008?

How would you rate the Peugeot 3008? Say out of 10. Looking at a 2012 model with 35,000km on the clock.

James O Reilly (Cork)

Nov 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Surely tax on a Volkswagen Polo Sport can't be €570?!

How much is the road tax on a 2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Sport auto petrol? One example is showing as €570 tax, which can't be right, can it?

Barry Charles (Dublin)

Jan 2013 Filed under: taxation

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When should I change my Jetta's timing belt?

I have a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta with 102,000km on the clock. When should I change the timing belt?

Noel Ferry (Letterkenny)

Nov 2013 Filed under: servicing

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Does Toyota sell the petrol RAV4 with four-wheel drive?

Is it possible to get a 4x4 petrol Toyota RAV4 in Ireland?

Nessa Kenny (Dublin)

Nov 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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Timing belt or chain for my Nissan X-Trail?

Has the 2005 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 diesel got a timing belt or chain?

James Doyle (Dublin)

Nov 2013 Filed under: servicing

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Can you help us choose a large seven-seat family car?

Hello! We have a Peugeot 307 SW 1.6 petrol. We are due our fourth baby in the spring and are researching to find a full seven-seater (which could comfortably fit seven adults) preferably with low road tax. We think the full seven-seater is better from a safety point of view and aren't concerned about how this affects boot space. The newer models with low road tax are quite a bit more expensive but I assume are cheaper in the long run! What would you recommend? Value for money and safety essential!.

Feena Farrell (Kilcock)

Nov 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Toyota RAV4 or Volkswagen Tiguan?

I am looking to change my three-door Audi A3 for a four-door car. I'm looking at Volkswagen Tiguan or Toyota RAV4 (2008/9). I have a dog so need the extra room. Any comments?

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Patsi Kennedy (Wexford)

Nov 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Why do UK dealers offer larger discounts than Irish ones?

I was looking at some UK owner forums while researching new cars and was struck by the level of discount people seen to achieve. Figures of 15% and 17% seemed very achievable with large "dealer contributions" being mentioned, even on high-spec BMWs and Mercedes. I have never been able to get anything close to this in Ireland. Am I a poor negotiator or do Irish dealers not have the margin to do this? What discount levels are possible in your experience?

Andrew Kelly (Limerick)

Nov 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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When should I change my Audi's timing belt?

When does a 2009 Audi A4 2.0 TDI need its timing belt changed?

Keith Byrne (Dublin 18)

Nov 2013 Filed under: servicing

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