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Is the newer diesel Astra quicker than the old petrol one?

Hi guys,

I am thinking of changing my 2002 petrol Opel Astra 1.4 for a 2008 diesel 1.3 Astra. What is the difference in engine power, overtaking etc?

Thanks

Patrick Meskill (Clonmel)

Nov 2010 Filed under: choosing used car

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What is the best satnav?

What is the best and most up-to-date satnav product available for the Irish market?

T Swift (Dublin)

Nov 2010 Filed under: satellite navigation

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What are average prices for the 2007 Toyota Corolla and Avensis?

How much can I expect to pay for a 2007 Toyota Corolla or Avensis without a trade-in? 

Martina Watson (Longford)

Nov 2010 Filed under: used car values

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What is the value of my Mazda5?

Hi guys,

What would be the approximate trade-in value of a 2008 Mazda5 diesel with 56,000 on the clock?

Tim Hehir (Cork)

Nov 2010 Filed under: used car values

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Does the Skoda Octavia have a problem with its fuel injectors?

My 2007 Skoda Octavia 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine seized because one of the fuel injectors broke and allowed diesel to be injected constantly rather than intermittently. Is this a common problem with this car?

Gerard Flaherty (Dublin)

Oct 2010 Filed under: fault

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When is the new Audi A6 arriving?

When is the new Audi A6 due?

Tom Weafer (Dublin)

Nov 2010 Filed under: future cars

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How does the 1.4 TSI DSG Golf perform?

How does the 1.4 TSI DSG auto perform in the new Golf? And what are the economy figures? Thinking of buying one next year.

Eoin S (Dublin)

Nov 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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What is the trade in value of 2001 BMW 320Ci against new Golf?

What would be the likely trade in value of a silver 2001 BMW 320Ci (85k miles) with extras (sports leather seats, climate control, HK sound system etc) for a new Golf 1.4 TSI? Would I be lucky to get €3,000?

Eoin S (Dublin)

Nov 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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How does the 1.4 TSI Volkswagen Passat perform?

Hi guys,

What is the story with the 1.4 Volkswagen Passats TSI? I know it has 120hp but is it suitable for such a big car? 

Are they economical? Can they overtake without labouring??

I am still shopping around myself and have just come across these, they seem good value, I do about 12,000 kilometres per year.

Any information is welcome.

Thanks Mick

Michael Mulvey (Ashbourne)

Oct 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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Do I have to use specific anti-freeze in my BMW X5?

Hi, my 2005 BMW X5 3.0d is taking its time to start these mornings. It's due a service shortly (1,000 miles). Should I put anti-freeze in it now or wait? Also, will any anti-freeze do or does it have to be specific type as the manual says or is this scaremongering so I get it done by BMW?

Thanks

Justin Mc Elwee (Sligo)

Oct 2010 Filed under: servicing

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