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Thinking of trading my Lexus RX for a Q5.
Am considering trading a 2007 Lexus RX with 126k km on the clock against a 2011 low mileage Audi Q5. What is my trade-in worth? The car is in good condition. Also how does the boot size compare?
Thanks
Michael Kelleher (Dun Laoghaire)
Feb 2013 Filed under: used car values
What cheap old car will I get for commuting?
I'm looking for a car for heavy commuting as I have a new job and will be doing 750 miles a week for 9-10 months (two hours each way per day). I have a 2008 Focus but intend keeping this as a second car and I see no point putting massive mileage on it. Instead I hope to pick up an older car and get a year out of it. I am considering a 2001 Mercedes E 220, but I'm a bit concerned about fuel costs. What other car would fit the bill, capable of heavy mileage, comfortable and reasonably economical to run?
Kevin McCarthy (Limerick)
Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the diesel auto Kia Sportage good on fuel?
I now have a 1.2-litre petrol automatic 161 Nissan Qashqai and thinking at getting a 181 Kia Sportage 1.7-litre diesel auto. Will I be spending less on fuel?
Mark Crowley (Ennis)
Jan 2018 Filed under: choosing new car
Looking to buy a 2016 or 2017 SUV...
I'm looking to buy a 2016 or 2017 SUV, 1.6 to 1.7 diesel, Manual gearbox with cruise control. I'm not too bothered by my most other factors, other than a decent comfortable motorway drive with good fuel economy. Can you advise which are the most fuel efficient SUVs for motorway driving in Ireland within this range? Currently, I'm considering a Kia Sportage or Honda CR-V or Hyundai Tucson.
Thanks, Paul
Paul Keyes (Dublin)
Jan 2018 Filed under: choosing used car
How much to tax a 2007 Volvo S60R?
Hello, can you please give me advice on how much is car tax on a 2007 Volvo S60R?
James Nolan (Dublin 24)
Jan 2018 Filed under: taxation
Why is my Volvo S40 lacking power?
Can any one tell me what the reasons are for a Low Engine Performance warning when I go to start my Volvo S40 1.6D?
Kevin Anthony (Enniscorthy)
Feb 2013 Filed under: fault
Do I change the Mercedes E 200's chain?
When is the timing chain supposed to be changed on a Mercedes-Benz E 200 1.8 petrol? It's a 2003 model with 100,000 miles on the clock.
Garry Crowe (Limerick)
Feb 2013 Filed under: servicing
Can you do HP finance with a baloon payment?
Hi there, is there any finance company offering HP with a balloon payment? Don't want PCP.
Mala Gee (Dublin)
Jan 2018 Filed under: finance
When to change an Opel Astra's timing belt?
When should the timing chain/belt be changed on a 2007 Opel Astra?
Eddie Hall (Cootehill)
Mar 2013 Filed under: servicing
Timing belt change in 2014 Skoda Rapid?
What is the recommended service interval to change the timing belt in the 2014 Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI?
Padmanabhaiah Duddela (Secunderabad)
Jan 2018 Filed under: servicing
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