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Previously answered questions
Is 1.6 diesel enough for new Mercedes C-Class?
The new C-Class Mercedes has option of a 1.6 diesel engine with 115hp. Is that a little weak for a big car? What do you think?
Oliver Buckley (Bandon Co Cork)
Apr 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Is this too much mileage for a Peugeot 508?
Would you consider 119k kilometres too much on a 2012 Peugeot 508 diesel?
Mark Hamilton (Dublin)
Apr 2016 Filed under: diesel
When do I change my Ford Focus timing belt?
Does my 2008 Ford Focus Titanium Estate 1.6 TDCi have a timing belt? If so, when should it be changed?
Jorg Lenk (Clonmel)
Apr 2016 Filed under: servicing
Should I consider exporting my 2005 Porsche?
What's the value of a 2005 Porsche 911 Convertible 3.8 S manual - 55,000 miles? Should I consider export with VRT rebate or is this a difficult process?
Mark Kelly (Wicklow)
Apr 2016 Filed under: VRT
What do you think of the Volvo S80?
Can you please give me an opinion on the Volvo S80 from 2005 to 2010?
Joe Mcelwee (Galway)
Apr 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
How can I compare all the electric cars?
Hi,
Is there anywhere one can see all currently available electric cars compared, not just under the usual headings of driving range, charging times, 0 to 100km/h time and overall drivability and practicality, but also the overall running costs (electricity charges, road tax etc.), which can vary when you include battery lease models like the Renault Zoe?
Donal M
Donal Murphy (Cork)
Apr 2016 Filed under: electric cars
Will the new Mercedes E-Class have 4Matic?
Will there be a 4Matic option available in Ireland for the new Mercedes E-Class saloon?
Sean Cotter (Newtownmountkennedy)
Apr 2016 Filed under: future engines
Tell me about the 2012 Nissan Qashqai+2...
I am looking to buy a 2012 Nissan Qashqai+2 SVE petrol version; can you please let me know what are the spec differences between SV and SVE for the year 2012?
Does this model have timing chain or belt and what would be the replacement interval?
What would be the mpg on this particular model?
Thanks.
User Duluth (Dublin)
Apr 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Can I trade my damaged Santa Fe in?
Hi,
My 2004 Hyundai Sante Fe was just written off by the insurance company. Car is still driving, with only some medium bumper damage. It has a bull bar up front and a tow bar out back. Another car rear-ended me. My car was up to date with tax, insurance and NCT all good. Will I qualify for a scrappage scheme? I'm thinking of getting a new Berlingo or Peugeot van.
Thank you
Stephen Larkin (Galway)
Apr 2016 Filed under: scrappage
Any way around paying VRT on import?
Hi,
Could you please tell if there is a way of getting a car into Ireland from the UK without paying VRT? I am interested in bringing in a Peugeot 308 that seem to sell a lot cheaper and have smaller mileage in the UK. Say if I bought the car in Scotland and left it in my brother's house for six months or so (taxed and insured in my name), could I bring the car back to Ireland without paying the dreaded VRT?
Who is to say I wasn't using the car in the UK?
Thank you
Ruairi Mc Carthy (Mullagh Co Cavan)
Apr 2016 Filed under: importing
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