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How to work out a 2009 SUV's tax?

Where can I find out the current tax rate on a 2009 SUV? All I can find is the band rates, but how do I find out what rate the car is to begin with? Found two websites and two different rates for the same car. Plus dealer told me another rate...

Grainne Flynn

Mar 2013 Filed under: taxation

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What's the 2002 Skoda Fabia like?

Is a 2002 Skoda Fabia 1.4 Comfort good for a first car? What's the mpg like on it? Any known problems with them?

Bob Runner (Wicklow)

Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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How economical is the 2008 Toyota Corolla?

How economical is the 2008 Toyota Corolla D-4D?

Biju Gopal (Dublin)

Mar 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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Mazda6 diesel or petrol Megane?

I am looking at buying a used car. I travel up and down to Drogheda from Dublin each day for work. Would a 2.0-litre diesel be more efficient than a 1.6 petrol? They are both 2007, diesel is a Mazda6 and the 1.6 is a Megane.

Jon Stout (Drogheda)

Mar 2013 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel

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When to change my Tucson's timing belt?

When should the timing belt be replaced in a 2006 Hyundai Tucson?

Brian O Connor (Portlaoise)

Apr 2013 Filed under: servicing

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My Ford Focus has poor radio reception...

I have a 2010 Ford Focus and it has a very poor radio reception. I have checked the aerial and the wire going to the radio and they are ok

Martin Mc Phillips (Cavan)

Jan 2018 Filed under: electrics

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What do you think of the 1.0-litre Octavia?

I'm considering buying a 2016 1.0 petrol Skoda Octavia, but my mechanic is sceptical about a small engine pulling a big car. Any advice?

Jan Crowley (Dublin)

Jan 2018 Filed under: choosing new car

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Does my Avensis have a timing belt?

What does a Toyota Avensis TR D-4D EURO 3, 2010 have, a timing belt or chain please? If a timing belt at what mileage does it require changing, please?

Charles Bryan (Cork)

Jan 2018 Filed under: servicing

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How much oil in a Zafira 2.0 diesel?

How much oil is in a Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 2.0-litre diesel?

Ste Moore (BISHOP AUCKLAND)

Mar 2013 Filed under: servicing

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Change interval for Mazda3 timing belt?

How many km before timing belt replacement on a 2009 Mazda3 diesel?

Martin Quigley (Wexford)

Jul 2013 Filed under: servicing

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