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How many Audi R8s were sold in 2007?

How many Audi R8 were registered in Ireland in 2007

Joe Keane (Limerick)

May 2011 Filed under: miscellaneous

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How much is my 2006 Toyota Avensis worth?

Hi, I have a 2006 Toyota Avensis. It has 120,000km on the clock and some slight bumper damage. How much would this car be worth?

Karl Walsh (Dublin)

May 2011 Filed under: resale value

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Should I choose a Passat or a Citroen C5?

Which would you choose? Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Comfortline or the Citroen C5 1.6 eHDi VTR+NAV (both four-door saloons)?

Michael Halpin (Dublin)

Apr 2011 Filed under: choosing new car

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We need a low-emission seven-seater with sliding doors

We are going to avail of the scrappage scheme to buy a new car. Our main needs are:

- great storage: we cart around jogging buggies, bike trailers, hiking back packs etc.

- preferably A tax band (if such cars exist in Band A).

Because of storage needs we have been looking at seven seaters (although we just have one child we love lots of storage capacity) and my husband spotted one we both like (the Ford Grand C-Max). We really like the sliding back doors and the tinted back windows - keeping the sun out of our two-year old daughter's eyes is a constant struggle! It is a bit out of our price range (though if really worth it we could stretch). Just wondering what you would recommend and if there is a something similar to the Ford C-Max but cheaper? 

Ailis Brosnan (Castleisland)

Apr 2011 Filed under: choosing new car

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Is the Hyundai i30 diesel a good buy?

Is the Hyundai i30 diesel a good buy?

Denis Doran

May 2011 Filed under: choosing new car

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What type of automatic gearbox is in the Hyundai ix35?

I would like to know what type of automatic gearbox is in the Hyundai ix35 2.0-litre diesel AWD?

John Carey (Clogheen)

Apr 2011 Filed under: gearbox

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Do I have to do 12 driving lessons?

I've been driving for the past two months and I have my licence for five. Will I have to do 12 lessons before I do my driving test or is this for new drivers?

Sean Laois

Apr 2011 Filed under: driving licence

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Is the Ford Grand C-Max a good choice?

I really need help to choose the next right car for my family (me, wife and seven-year-old twin boys). I'm currently driving the Ford Focus (2007). No complaints, but do feel that newer and bigger one would be ideal. My latest shortlist is: Ford Grand C-Max, Toyota Verso and Peugeot 5008. I'm reluctant to spend too much money on power (i.e. big motor capacity etc.) and prefer to use it on comfort elsewhere.

As I'm current a customer of Ford I have to say that its offer is financially the best one out of these three at the moment. Would you recommend Grand C-Max or do you suggest to turn my attention elsewhere? Anything good/bad I should take note of with Grand C-Max?

Thanks, Andres

Andres Vaher (Tallinn)

Apr 2011 Filed under: choosing new car

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What's the best second-hand seven-seat MPV?

I am looking for a seven-seat MPV. What do you think of a 2007 Citroen C4 Picasso Grand manual - or a 2008 automatic? Was told Renaults were unreliable, what do you think? Any other suggestions?

Niamh Clarke (Naas)

Apr 2011 Filed under: choosing used car

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Are there any Band B 4x4s?

Are there any 4x4 diesels that fall into Band B for tax, and if not, what diesel 4x4s have the lowest tax rate?

Steve Royston (Listowel)

Apr 2011 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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