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What's the BMW 318d GT like?

I made a mistake - the car I wanted an opinion on was a BMW 318d GT Luxury. What extras do you think worthwhile?

Patrick Rice (Greystones)

Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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Why do my Toyota bulbs keep blowing?!

My Toyota Auris keeps blowing bulbs. What would be wrong?

Gerald Wynne (Sligo)

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When will the Dacia Stepway be in Ireland?

When will the Dacia Stepway be in Ireland?

Michael Roberts (Cork)

Sep 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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Can I change the centre console on my Astra?

I bought a 2011 Opel Astra hatchback and would like to know if it is possible to change the aluminium centre console surround for one that matches the dash. If not, could it be reprayed to match the dash?

F D (Dublin)

Aug 2013 Filed under: miscellaneous

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Does the older BMW 3 Series have an oil leak issue?

Hi,

I am looking at buying a 2007 BMW 320i Coupé (Manual) or a 2007 BMW 320i SE Coupé (Automatic). Both have 44,000 miles on the clock. My old car, a 2002 BMW 318Ci eventually gave up due to the engine leaking oil constantly. A mechanic friend of mine has advised against buying another 3 Series as he says this oil problem is an ongoing fault with the model. I would be interested in knowing if such is the case?

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Denis, Dublin

Denis Hartnett (Dublin)

Aug 2013 Filed under: fault

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Volvo V40 or Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

In your opinion which would be the better car: Volvo V40 or Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDI AMG?

Willy Boland (BALLINASLOE)

Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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What will I replace my Nissan Qashqai with?

I am driving a Qashqai+2 (2012) and want to change some other older car to close off the finance. Looking at a car that would be cheaper for me to run with good boot space, as I only use on weekends for shopping or some travel in the country. Approximate budget is €8,000.

Vamshi Kaniganti (Dublin)

Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Does the Mercedes C-Class have a camshaft issue?

Is there a problem with the camshaft in the 2007 C-Class Mercedes-Benz C 180 petrol?

Arthur Ward (Dublin)

Aug 2013 Filed under: fault

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Is this too cheap for a Mondeo Estate?

2004 Ford Mondeo Estate: €1,475 - is that too good to be true?

Stephen Lawlor (Portarlington)

Aug 2013 Filed under: used car values

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What do you think of the Kia Soul?

Hi there, I am thinking of buying a Kia Soul TX 1.6 diesel, the main reason being that my current Honda HRV, while a lovely car, is heavy on petrol and car tax. Can you please give me you opinion on the Kia Soul (2011)? Is it a good buy?

Many thanks,

Dympna in Galway

Dympna Brennan (Galway)

Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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