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Which insurable starter car should I go for with €3,000?

Hi, I have about €3,000 to spend on a starter car. Most of my driving would be on the weekends sight-seeing. Insurance would be a factor with the engine size. The 1.4 petrol Golf seems to the most reasonable with insurance.

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Gary Fitz (Dublin)

Mar 2014 Filed under: insurance

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Help me choose a small, reliable, economical car to run.

Help! I'm looking at buying a new car - I currently have a 1.0-litre petrol Nissan Micra and I have a 110km round trip commute to work five days a week. I am looking for a small, reliable, economical car to run.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Elaine Henry (Sligo)

Mar 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Merc SLK: what should I look out for on inspection?

Mercedes-Benz SLK 230K convertible: can you tell me any problems to look for on inspection?

Thanks, Paul

Paul Bristow (Glengarriff)

Mar 2014 Filed under: reliability

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Which is the best car for €6,000?

Which is the best car for €6,000?

Jason Doyle (Dublin)

Mar 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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How much does this Mercedes cost to tax?

How much is the road tax on Merc reg no 11 XX XXXX?

FRANK BARNETT (Dalkey)

Mar 2014 Filed under: taxation

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Why does the Hyundai Tucson have two exhaust pipes?

I am interested in a Hyundai Tucson diesel , but was wondering why are there two exhausts at the back. Is it cosmetic or what?

L C (Corkscncun)

Mar 2014 Filed under: diesel

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Is a high mileage Nissan Micra ok?

Is 80,000 miles and €3,400 high for a Nissan Micra? I need a new car and can't afford to be let down or pay for expensive repairs.

Nicola Riley (Colne)

Mar 2014 Filed under: reliability

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Which diesel saloon to go for with €3,000?

Hi lads.. I'm looking for safety, diesel, reliability and spaciousness in a saloon car. Max to spend is €3,000. What do you recommend?

Thanks

Justin Patrick McElwee (Sligo)

Mar 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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What's causing the vibration in my Volkswagen Transporter?

Hi, I have a problem with my 2004 Volkswagen Transporter T5. It shudders really badly when it reaches about 2,000rpm in all gears. When you accelerate hard it's so bad you cannot drive it (because of the vibration and lack of power). We have checked the air intake sensor, it's not that, and the diagnostics show no faults. We have just changed the long driveshaft and it made no difference. What do we do next?

Thanks Ken, Co. Galway

Ken Maher (Ballygar Co.Galway)

Mar 2014 Filed under: fault

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When do you hope to see and review the Lexus NX?

When do you hope to see and review the Lexus NX?

William Todd, Bangor

William Todd (Bangor)

Mar 2014 Filed under: future cars

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