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Should I do this work to my MINI One?
How much would it cost to replace the head gasket and timing chain on a 2008 MINI One 1.4 petrol? And is it worth it?
Amy Sutton (Dublin)
Nov 2017 Filed under: servicing
Is my Ford Focus diesel too cold?
I have a 2009 Ford Focus diesel. The engine malfunction light came on twice today on way to work. It cut out, I lost power steering and the windows would not work either. The car is now parked but it is starting up for me now and the warning light has gone off and all seems fine. What could be the problem please? It is a very cold day here too, maybe the car was cold?
Many thanks, Lucy
Lucy McDonnell (Blanchardstown, Dublin)
Nov 2017 Filed under: fault
Will my car fail its NCT because of this?
Hi,
If the engine management light is on will my car fail its NCT or will they refuse to test the car? I have read online some people saying it will pass and others saying it's a fail, but only on diesal cars. I know in the NCT requirements on dash warning lights it doesn't mention the engine management light.
Mark Corcoran
Nov 2017 Filed under: NCT
New Mazda2, Fiesta, Dacia or Hyundai i20?
I'm buying a new car... it's between a Mazda2, Ford Fiesta, Dacia Sandero Stepway or Hyundai i20. Which one should I choose or have you a better option?
Thanks
Darragh Limerick
Darragh Madden (Limerick )
Nov 2017 Filed under: choosing new car
E46 BMW M3 or 996 Porsche 911?
Hi folks, looking to buy some nice sunday car for birthday present to myself. Thinking BMW M3 E46 or Porsche 911 996 model, both NA, around year 2003 and max €12,000. What will be better pick - for reliability and future classic status maybe?
Thanks
Roland, Swords
Roland Benko (Swords)
Nov 2017 Filed under: classic cars
Is the Volkswagen Polo 1.0 engine up to it?
Hi.
Is the 1.0 MPI 75hp engine sufficient in the new Volkswagen Polo? I currently have a 1.2 65hp 2003 Polo and find it ok, but I'm worried the new engine would struggle on dual carriageways etc.
Thanks very much
Tim Singleton (Cork City)
Nov 2017 Filed under: choosing new car
Road tax on 1.9 diesel Suzuki Vitara?
How much is road tax on the 1.9-litre diesel Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Michael Walsh (Cork City)
Mar 2013 Filed under: taxation
Road tax on a 2007 Jaguar S-Type diesel?
What is the road tax on a 2007 Jaguar S-Type 2.7-litre diesel?
Michael Dowling (Malahide)
Mar 2013 Filed under: taxation
Where in Kerry can I buy a new Ford Fiesta?
Where in Kerry can I buy a Ford Fiesta 1.0-litre EcoBoost?
Fred Flynn (Killarney)
Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
Audi Q7, BMW X5 or Toyota Land Cruiser?
Hi,
We are looking at buying a 2007 Audi Q7, BMW X5 or Toyota Land Cruiser with around 60,000/70,000 miles on the clock. We need four-wheel drive and seven seats. Are there any reliability issues with these SUVs? What would you recommend?
Any advice would be great.
Thanks
S Walsh (Waterford)
Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
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