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What precautions should I take when buying privately?
Hi, I have found a second hand car that I really like; however it is from a private individual, not a garage. What checks should I do to make sure this car is what the seller says it is? I'm concerned about buying a stolen car, or a car that still has finance on it, will a Cartell.ie check tell me if that is the case? Other than that, and having an idependent mechanic check the car, is there anything else I should do?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Dawn Higgins (Edenderry)
Aug 2013 Filed under: miscellaneous
Are there any known faults with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Are there any known faults with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 180 AMG?
Brigid Aylward (Waterford)
Sep 2013 Filed under: fault
Are the Chevrolet Nubira or Lacetti good cars?
Are the Chevrolet Nubira or Lacetti 1.4 good cars to buy?
Niall Lynch (Tullamore)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Estates: Ford Focus or Skoda Octavia?
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi diesel estate €12,950 or Skoda Octavia Combi Elegance 1.6 CR 105 at €15,225? Both diesel estates same mileage, both 2010, prices quoted are asking prices with room for negotiations. Which would you choose?
Denis Scannell (Cork)
Aug 2013 Filed under: family car
I'm looking for a reliable, fuel efficent diesel car.
Hi, I have €16,000 and a 2007 Nissan Almera to trade in. I'm looking for a reliable, fuel efficent diesel; can you recommend some?
Paddy Bowe (Rathdowney Co.Laois)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
I have €1,000 to buy my first commuting car. Help!
Can you recommend a good first car for me? €1,000 budget, 24, male, living in Galway and will be commuting to Dublin monthly.
Mike O'Rourke (Galway)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I get a MINI to replace my Golf?
I'm on the hunt for a new car. Have been driving a Volkswagen Golf GT TDI 1.8-litre for the last five years and unfortunately was involved in a car accident and it has been written off.
I'm now looking for a car that will hold its value well, my budget is absolutely max of €8,000, looking for a slightly smaller engine as want to keep the road tax to a minimum (road tax on the Golf was a whopping €190 per quarter!) and I commute from Rush to Citywest so also looking for something that is good on fuel consumption. I'm currently looking at MINIs, Golfs and Ford Mondeos and other Fords. I think I'm particularly interested in purchasing a MINI as they seem to get very good reviews.
Any advice? Thanks
Erin Evans (Rush)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What should I pay for a good Citroen C5?
Hi. What kind of money should I pay, please, for a first class Citroen C5 HDi Exclusive Auto, with average mileage, 2006 or 2007?
Tony Mulhare (Dublin)
Aug 2013 Filed under: used car values
Is the Opel Insignia a reliable car?
Is the Opel Insignia a reliable car?
Carmel Haverty (Ballinasloe)
Sep 2013 Filed under: reliability
I need a six-seat car with room for a wheelchair...
I'm looking to upgrade my car. I need something to hold six people comfortably and to be fuel efficient, as I do 25,000km a year. I also need it to have boot space with all seats up as I need to fit hoist and collapsible wheelchair... I won't be carrying six all the time but need it to suit and be safe... All suggestions welcome.
Sarah Doyle (Kildare)
Aug 2013 Filed under: seating
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