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Is six owners too many on an Almera?

Hi,

Is it a bad thing a 2005 car has six owners? I am looking to buy a Nissan Almera 1.5 SX five-door and am concerned there is some issue with it.

Thanks, Emilie

Emilie Rewers (Loughrea)

Aug 2013 Filed under: history

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How economical is the Chevrolet Captiva?

Wondering what the mpg is on a Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 LT VCDi AWD?

Shelly Heaney (Athboy)

Aug 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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Skoda Octavia or Kia cee'd SW as a taxi?

2013 Skoda Octavia or Kia cee'd SW as a taxi? My main priorities are comfort and reliability.

Paul Mc Mahon (Dublin)

Aug 2013 Filed under: taxi

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How much VRT on a BMW 4 Series?

Hi,

How much VRT would be payable on a 2015 BMW 430 M Sport Convertible? First reg. 5/6/2015.

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Lukas Broda (Dublin)

Aug 2017 Filed under: VRT

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Is the semi-automatic Colt reliable?

Hi, I am planing to buy a 2009 Mistubishi Colt 1.3 semi automatic, which is imported from the UK and its mileage is 54,000km. One of my friends has told me that the semi automatic model has issues so I shouldn't buy the semi automatic. It will be helpful if you can give some feedback about this model.

Thanks a lot in advance

Bijo Mathew (Dublin)

Aug 2017 Filed under: automatic

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My Astra's timing belt has snapped...

The timing belt has snapped on my 1999 Opel Astra 1.4: just put on a new belt or put the car in the bin? Interference or non-interference?

Eamon Mcgowran (Limerick)

Jul 2017 Filed under: fault

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My Hyundai ix35 is squealing!

There is a squealing sound near the pullies of my 2011 Hyundai ix35; is it my timing chain?

Sylvester Taylor (Oudtshoorn)

Apr 2017 Filed under: fault

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Can I alter my Renault Clio's headlights?

I have recently purchased the 2013 4th generation Renault Clio. I bought this car in the UK, but am due to have an extended stay in Germany with the army shortly. I will be there approximately six months. I know when travelling abroad for long periods it is advisable to alter headlights. Could you advise if the 2013 Clio dCi Dynamique S Medianav has the ability to 'flat beam' headlights as I have been informed that this will be acceptable during my time there?

Thanks

Katie

Katie Howard (Portsmouth)

Jan 2014 Filed under: miscellaneous

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What price for my 2010 Peugeot 3008?

What price should I get trading in a 2010 Peugeot 3008 1.6 HDi, 57,000km, SV model, high spec with head-up display, panoramic roof and new tyres?

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Joss Hier (Newport)

Aug 2013 Filed under: used car values

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I'm 21 and looking for my first car...

I am 21 and looking for my first car, but I'm a bit lost. A 1.4 would be ideal with insurance and I have about €4,700 to spend. Any advice as to what cars I should be looking for? Rather something that will last me a few years.

Jeff Casey (Limerick)

Sep 2013 Filed under: insurance

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