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How economical should my Toyota Avensis be?
What economy should I be getting from my 2011 Toyota Avensis estate? It's a 2.0-litre diesel with 90,000 miles on the clock.
Stephen Woods (Drogheda)
Nov 2014 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
What should I look out for on the Alfa 159?
Hi, could you please tell me what to look out for when buying an Alfa Romeo 159 estate - 2008/2009 model?
Ruairi Mc Carthy (Mullagh Co Cavan)
Nov 2014 Filed under: reliability
What should I paid for a 2007 Volkswagen Polo?
What should I paid for a 2007 Volkswagen Polo?
Liz Desmond (Cork)
Nov 2014 Filed under: used car values
How do I know the year a car was actually made?
How does one know if the new car you're buying is actually new to that year? I've heard there's a possibility the car could be from a year previous, but the dealer didn't register it (thus making a 2014 car sell as a 2015 car).
Thanks for your help
Patrick
Patrick Drummond
Nov 2014 Filed under: miscellaneous
Is Hyundai's i30 1.6 diesel any good?
Is Hyundai's i30 1.6 diesel any good?
Stephen Turner (Tralee)
Nov 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Can I import a car that has outstanding finance?
Hi, I want to import a car to Ireland from the UK, but the car has outstanding finance. Is it possible to pay VRT without clearing the outstanding loan on that?
Thanks
Surinder Singh (Dublin)
Nov 2014 Filed under: finance
Why is my battery going flat?
Hello there. I bought myself a few months ago a 2005 Opel Astra 1.3 diesel six-gear manual model. Three times it has happened that the battery is flat and needed a help to start the car. Any ideas what can be the possible problem for that and solutions?
Ragnar Arnason (Kaupanger)
Nov 2014 Filed under: electrics
Is the Peugeot Partner a cheap to run van?
I would like to purchase a cheap run around van. I wouldn't be putting up 4,000km in a year. I saw a 2000 Peugeot Partner with 115,000km on the clock and was wondering if they give much trouble - electrical, engine, gearbox, bushes, doors, etc. and are parts pricey?
Mike Quinn (Co Waterford Ireland)
Nov 2014 Filed under: commercial vehicle
Mercedes C-Class or Volkswagen Passat?
Should I go for a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with 41,000 miles on the clock or a 2012 Volkswagen Passat with 34,000 miles? Which is better value? Merc is €19,000 Passat is €20,000.
William Bambrick (Dublin)
Nov 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
What spacious car should I replace my Kia Rio with?
I have a 2010 Kia Rio 1.4 diesel and I want to upgrade to a new car where I can fit my golf clubs in with ease. I do about 15-20,000km per year.
Any suggestions?
Laurie
Laurie Healy (Dublin)
Nov 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
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