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Previously answered questions
Should my head gasket be under warranty?
Hi, I had my head gasket done on the car last October and it has now gone again and it's only July. What I would like to know is, is the garage who did it first time required to do it under guarantee? I thought with something like that there should be some sort of guarantee with it.
Steve Rutter (Shrewsbury)
Jul 2011 Filed under: warranty
What value is my Opel Astra?
Hi guys,
What is the value of my car for insurance purposes, please. It is a 2009 Opel Astra 1.3 CDTi saloon with 45000 km on the clock.
Dermot Lucey (Cork)
Jul 2011 Filed under: used car values
Can I do PCP on a second-hand car?
Is it possible to do a PCP on a second-hand car from a garage or does it have to be new? I was considering doing this with a F10 BMW 5 Series and taking the worry out of depreciation etc. I would have a sizeable deposit.
Paul Byrne (Drogheda)
Jun 2011 Filed under: finance
When is the seven-speed auto Mercedes E-Class coming?
Any idea when the new revised Mercedes-Benz E-Class with the seven-speed automatic and lower emissions will be released and if prices will be reduced in line with lower VRT rates?
Thanks,
Andrew
Andrew Kelly
Jun 2011 Filed under: new car ordering
Where do I get a new key fob for my Saab?
Where can I get a key fob for a Saab 9-3 1.9 TD without having to take out a bank loan? Is there some place on the Long Mile Road in Dublin?
Thanks
Mike Mc Donald (Dublin)
May 2011 Filed under: miscellaneous
What estate car should I pick?
i have a choice bewteen an Opel Insignia Estate, BMW 320d Estate, a Skoda Superb Estate or a Volkswagen Passat Estate. All of these are diesel. What would you think is the best car?
Thanks for your help.
Larry Murphy (Navan)
Jun 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
Some handbrake queries
Hi
I would like to know if the footbrake on Mercedes with manual gearbox is hard to manage also how reliable is the electric handbrake on BMW. Thanks.
Jim Murry (Dublin)
Jun 2011 Filed under: miscellaneous
Which car should I trade in?
I have a 2000 Micra with only 40,000 miles, its our second car. We also have an 2004 VW Passat 2.0-litre Diesel. Would I do better in the Scrapage Scheme with the Micra or trading in the Passat. We would like something similar to the Passat or even a little smaller.
Donal Mc Menamin (Dublin)
Jun 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
What used car will suit towing a small boat?
I am looking for a secondhand car that would be good for occasional towing of boats/trailers (up to 1,030kg), but not horrible on fuel for driving to work. I have a fairly low budget of about €8,000, but I also have a 2002 Opel Corsa for a possible trade in.
Any recommendations?
Laura Mulhair (Dublin)
May 2011 Filed under: towing
I need another estate car
Great site. I have one myself so know the amount of work it takes to keep it running so well done.
I have a 2001 Audi A6 and want to replace it with an estate as I have a dog. I have about €20k to spend and am not worried about getting a car that is a few years old, as I do not do much mileage.
Thanks
Mark S (Dublin)
Jun 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
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