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Diesel Mégane, Focus or Citroen C4?

I have €9,000 to spend on a used car. What's the best out of these three diesels to buy? A Renault Mégane, Ford Focus or Citroen C4. Some Méganes seem to be six-speed so which would be more economical and reliable?

Tommy Fallon (Leinster)

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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How economical is the BMW X5?

What's the fuel consumption of a BMW X5 3.0-litre diesel?

David Caprani (Dublin)

Jan 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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Why won't my Focus start after an engine change?

I currently own a Ford Focus C-Max - a 2005 model with a TDCi engine. Unfortunately I destroyed the engine when I drove i to water. I got a second hand one from a 2010 C-Max and took it to my mechanic to fit. The mechanic has swapped the new engine into it, but it won't start. He told me he has swapped everything possible from the old engine but it's doing nothing. Any advice would be gratefully received.

Phil Brett (Cork)

Jan 2013 Filed under: fault

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What's the pricing for the Dacia Duster?

Are your prices correct for the Dacia Duster Signature 4x4?

Vincent McInerney (Listowel)

Jan 2013 Filed under: pricing

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Any issues with the 2003 BMW X5 to worry about?

Are there any problems with the 2003 BMW X5 that I should look out for when buying one? I'm trading up from a 2001 version.

Evan Curran (Kinnegad)

Jan 2013 Filed under: reliability

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Would you trust a high-mileage Renault Mégane estate?

Should a 2010 Renault Mégane Estate diesel with 174,000 kilometres on the clock be avoided? It's an ex-company car and seems in good condition.

Seamus Byrne (Dublin)

Jan 2013 Filed under: reliability

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Please compare the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 in two-wheel drive guises

Can you compare the BMW X3 sDrive and Audi Q5 with front-wheel drive?

Gerry Broder (Loughrea, Co.galway)

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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When do I change my Ford Mondeo's timing belt?

Hi, I have a 2008 2.0 TDCi 140 Ford Mondeo and was wondering at what mileage do I need to change the timing belt?

Paul Mc Laughlin (Donegal)

Jan 2013 Filed under: servicing

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How reliable is the 2005 Range Rover?

How reliable is a 2005 Range Rover Vogue? Do they fall apart?

Joe Sparkes (Dublin)

Jan 2013 Filed under: reliability

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Is the 2004 Land Rover Freelander reliable?

Does the diesel Land Rover Freelander, circa 2004, have any serious issues?

Killian Neill (Portlaoise)

Jan 2013 Filed under: reliability

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