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Are there problems with the Volkswagen Tiguan's TDI engine?
Does the Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0-litre TDI have troublesome balance shafts in its engine similar to the Audi engine?
James O Regan (Bunratty)
Oct 2012 Filed under: fault
Do you think my car was serviced?
Hi, I bought a 2009 Opel Insignia four months ago. The place where I bought it from promised it had a full service done. A few weeks ago I noticed that every time I used the brakes there was a grinding sound. Also the code 'no 82' came up on the dashboard. Apparently this means that the engine oil needs to be changed.
Over the four months the car has not been used a lot. My question is if the place did a full service, would these problems still occur? The guy who I bought the car from was very dismissive and agreed to do the brakes. But he wouldn't even find out what the code 82 meant - I had to do that myself.
Thanks
Jackie Cullen (Dublin)
Oct 2012 Filed under: servicing
What do you think of the Audi A1?
What do you think of Audi A1? I've a 2002 BMW 316i that costs me a lot on parts and labour and petrol and am thinking of buying a 2011-2012 Audi A1, as I want a smaller car, preferably diesel, that doesn't cost too much to run.
Susanne Lally (Galway)
Oct 2012 Filed under: choosing new car
Help me choose my BMW or Audi!
I'm looking to spend up to €8,000 on car. I'm torn between the Audi A4 TDI S line (2005 and up), E90 BMW 320d (2005 and up) and the E46 BMW 320Cd (2004 -2006). Wondering what the pros and cons of all three cars are and which would be the best choice. Or would those models in petrol be better again?
Sean Pidgeon (Dublin)
Oct 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Should we worry about high mileage for a first car?
My 22-year-old daughter is buying her first car with a budget of €3,000. Is this a sufficient budget? We are looking at the usual websites but most cars have high mileage. Should we be overly concerned with high mileage?
Nuala Ryan (Dublin)
Oct 2012 Filed under: learner
Does my 2008 Ford Focus TDCi have a timing belt?
Foes my 2008 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi have a timing belt? If so, when should it be changed?
Ger Glynn (Clare)
Oct 2012 Filed under: servicing
Does the Skoda Superb come in 'soft roader' guise?
Can we get the Skoda Superb in 'Outdoor' guise, and if so, how much extra?
Liam Kelly (Clare)
Oct 2012 Filed under: choosing new car
Does my Mondeo Estate have a timing belt or chain?
Does my 2002 Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0-litre TDCi have a cambelt or chain?
Sharon Wyatt (Taunton)
Oct 2012 Filed under: servicing
Will an airbag light mean failed NCT?
I have a Lexus GS 300 (95 reg) with an airbag light always on. Does this mean it well fail its next NCT test? Thanks
Adrian Scanlon
Oct 2012 Filed under: NCT
What do you think of this Ford Fiesta?
I've found a 2002 Ford Fiesta with 87,000 kilometres on the clock. It's a 1.2-litre engine, timing belt done, looks and drives great, it's from a garage and well looked after. It has a Donegal registration, but came from Scotland at some stage. The car will be used as a second car to do light driving. I would be grateful for your expert opinion.
Thank you
David Foran (Dingle)
Oct 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
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