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I'm thinking of buying an early Kia Rio.
I'm thinking of buying a 2004 Kia Rio 1.3 petrol for €2,250. Are they reliable and economical? Any issues to look out for?
Ger Glynn (Clare)
Apr 2014 Filed under: reliability
Is the Honda Civic a durable car?
Is the 2002/2003 Honda Civic a durable car?
Susan Quinn (Dublin)
Apr 2014 Filed under: reliability
What should I replace my Toyota Verso with?
What should I replace my Toyota Verso with? I have a 2006 model with 130,000 kilometres on the clock. I no longer need a seven-seater and I want a car that can be used for both commuting (50km a day) and family (two kids). My budget is €6k on top of my existing car. What is your recommendation?
Thanks in advance, Rao
Srinivas Rao (Dublin)
Apr 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
How do I sell a car with outstanding finance?
When selling a car and finance is owed on the vehicle, how should seller proceed with a genuine car sale so as to tell prospective clients appropriately and yet not turn them off?
Breda Hand (Athlone)
Apr 2014 Filed under: finance
Petrol or diesel Toyota Avensis?
Toyota Avensis: should I go for petrol or diesel? I do twice daily runs 15 miles each way and about 9,000 miles yearly maximim. Looking at a 2010/2011 model maybe petrol tax higher but cheaper to buy looking to keep long term. Will diesel maintanence cost more long term as I don't do huge mileage?
Pat Cashman (Cork)
Apr 2014 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
What 2008 car would suit my growing family?
What is the best family car - toddler and a baby family? I'm buying used approx 2008 and probably won't change for around five years so I'm not looking for any resale value.
Thanks.
Rosie McDonnell (Dublin )
Apr 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Would you recommend an SUV for my commute?
I am looking for a car and am considering the Hyundai ix35, Citroen C4 Aircross and Peugeot 4008. Which do you recommend? I travel 70km every day and I need a car that will not consume a lot of fuel.
Kindly advise.
Bertha Tefu (Polokwane)
Apr 2014 Filed under: choosing new car
Any issue with the DSG gearbox in the 2009 Passat?
Hi, I have my eye on a 2009 Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI DSG. Are there any issues with these power units and DSG gear mechanisms before I proceed any further?
Kind regards,
Paddy
Patrick Barry (Dublin )
Apr 2014 Filed under: gearbox
Nissan Qashqai or Toyota Corolla Verso for fuel economy?
Which car is more fuel efficient: Nissan Qashqai or Toyota Corolla Verso Luna, both 2008?
Helena McCarthy (Limerick)
Apr 2014 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
Should I change my Skoda Octavia for better economy?
Hi, I've a 2010 Skoda Octavia RS 2.0-litre diesel and thinking of changing to a 2011/2012 1.6 diesel Octavia. Just wondering is there much difference in terms of mpg or would I just be better off keeping the RS? I do about 45,000km per year mostly on motorway so reason for thinking of changing are the high fuel costs.
James, Whitehall
James McCartney (Whitehall)
Apr 2014 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
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