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Cost to change my Corolla to a new one?

How much to change a 142 Toyota Corolla Luna 1.4 diesel to a new version of the same model?

John Browne (Dublin)

Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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Is the 1.0-litre engine enough for the Astra?

Hi,

I'm considering buying the new 1.0 litre petrol Opel Astra. I live in West Cork and most trips would be local most days between five miles and fifteen miles and a trip to Cork (50 miles) every couple of weeks. My present car is a 1.6 diesel Golf, but I want to move away from diesel. Do you think the small engine of the Astra would be enough for my needs?

Thanks.

Mark Kearney (Cork)

Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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How much would VRT be on a Kia Optima?

Hi,

I am thinking of buying a Kia Optima in the UK. It costs approximately £14,000/£15,000. How much would the VRTcost?

The car will be brought to Ireland.

Thanks

Paul MC Namara (Cork. Ireland )

Feb 2016 Filed under: VRT

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What's the trade-in value of my Accent?

Hi,

Can you tell me the trade in value of my 2007 Hyundai Accent 1.4 Deluxe manual with 69,000km on the clock?

Thank you

Shine

Shine Thomas (Dulbin-8)

Feb 2016 Filed under: used car values

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What do you think of Mazda diesel engines?

Hi,

I am thinking of buying a 2008/2009 Mazda6 2.0-litre diesel or 2.2-litre diesel. But I've read about  a few issues with diesel engines with regard to DPF failure and timing chains on the 2.2-litre. Is it ture? Is it rare or very common?

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Amrinder Singh (Athlone)

Feb 2016 Filed under: diesel

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Any Ford Focus updates since 2015?

About the Ford Focus: any updates since 2015?

Kathleen Cleary (Thurles)

Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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When will the C-Class Coupé get new diesel?

You mentioned that Mercedes-Benz has a new 2.2-litre diesel engine. Do you have any idea when it might become available in the C-Class Coupé?

Thanks

Philip Donegan (Ballina)

Feb 2016 Filed under: future engines

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What is the best hybrid car to buy?

What is the best hybrid car to buy?

Kathleen Cleary (Thurles)

Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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Can you list the most reliable cars?

What are the most reliable cars in Ireland?

Stan Quinn (Dublin)

Feb 2016 Filed under: reliability

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How do I plot a route for my electric car?

What about long trips in our electric car? We are regular visitors to Dingle, though we live in Kilkenny. I have tried to plot a way down, stopping to recharge, but I have to admit I am a bit confused about charge points on route.

Pat O Connor (Kilkenny)

Feb 2016 Filed under: electric cars

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