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Which is the best diesel engine in the Ford Focus?

I am thinking of buying a 2010 Ford Focus diesel; what is the best engine?

John

John Scanlon

Jul 2015 Filed under: diesel

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Will a Hyundai i40 cost more to run than my Golf?

Hi, I'm thinking of changing my car. It's a 2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 petrol and I'm thinking of buying a Hyundai i40 1.7 diesel. As this is a bigger car does that mean it would cost more to run on fuel than my own car?

Irene Odonovan (Kerry)

Jul 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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Petrol or diesel for an imported Volvo V40?

I am looking at buying a Volvo V40 import from UK, but want to know should I go for petrol or diesel as I only do between 12,000- and 15,000 miles a year. I love the V40 D2 but probably not practical with the low mileage I do and I think the V40 petrol only comes in a 2.0-litre. would it be economical or would I be better just going for a Ford Focus EcoBoost instead? I know they are complete worlds apart but I don't want to get the V40 petrol if it will be costly to run either.

Mary Boyle (Belturbet)

Jul 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Tell me more about PCP finance.

Hi, do most garages offer PCP finance and do they only offer it on new vehicles or would you be able to get it on a second hand car? I have always got Credit Union loans so haven't a clue about PCP, but it looks good.

Thanks so much

Sabrina

SABRINA O'SULLIVAN (BEARA)

Jul 2015 Filed under: finance

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Does the Hyundai ix35 have a timing belt?

Is there a timing belt or chain on the 2011 Hyundai ix35 1.7 CRDi?

Tom Harrison (Kildare)

Jul 2015 Filed under: servicing

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What do you think of the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer?

Hi, I'm thinking of buying a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. It's a 1.8 diesel with 150hp. Just wondering if there are any problems I should look out for with these? It has 67,000km on the clock and has a few extras such as rear spoiler, side skirts and front bumper corner extensions. Just wondering what should i expect to pay for this?

Mike Brennan (Wexford)

Jul 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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How hard would it be to shift a 2011 Audi A4 Technik?

How hard would it be to shift a 2011 Audi A4 Technik with 109,000km on the clock for €19,000 privately?

Caroline Conroy (Limerick)

Jul 2015 Filed under: used car values

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Do I need an SUV for towing my horsebox on the motorway?

Hi, what SUV would you recommend for pulling a horsebox and also motorway driving? I do about 500 to 600km a week going up and down to Dublin a couple of times a week from the midlands so I need an SUV that is economical on diesel but also able to handle a horsebox.

Many thanks

Louise Fox

Jul 2015 Filed under: towing

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What site is best to find a nearly new car?

I am in the market of a nearly new car. Is there any one website where I can be guaranteed to find all of the stock available at any one time from all of the various dealers as there are several websites that seem to filling the same role and don't want to have to keep checking them all.

Mike in Dublin

Mike Osullivan (Dublin)

Jul 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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How much is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo worth?

How much is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo worth?

Paula Russell (Co.Kildare)

Jul 2015 Filed under: used car values

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