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Should my Civic's brakes be changed under warranty?

I recently purchased a 2012 Honda Civic, the garage gave me 12 months warranty, we're two months in. However, I noticed the brake discs on the two back wheels are heavily scored. I returned to the garage to get them replaced. They said it wasn't necessary and so wouldn't be covered by the warranty. They said there was no danger but will this cause me problems down the line?

Colette McCann (Dublin)

Jun 2015 Filed under: brakes

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What rules do cyclists have to adhere to?

Cyclists and Liability:

If a cyclist is caught breaking a red light, what can legally happen them? Nothing??

If a cyclist is at fault for an accident with a car, what happens?

Also, if a cyclist breaks a red light and injures a pedestrian, what happens to the cyclist?

Simon MacMahon (Dublin)

Jun 2015 Filed under: safety

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What do you think of dealer delivery charges?

Hi,

What are your views on the lack of transparency of dealers' delivery and related charges that get added to the brochure price of cars? Surely it is in the consumer's best interest to know the actual price of a car up front?

Regards Paul

Blessington Co. Wicklow

Paul Vickers (Blessington)

Jun 2015 Filed under: miscellaneous

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What small to medium auto car would suit me?

I need a medium/small automatic car with high seats, with air conditioning, mirrors that turn in when parking. What do you recommend?

Pauline Roberts (Dun Laoghaire)

Jun 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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Which seven-seater is is safest?

Which seven-seater is safest?

Sinead Sinclair Sinclair (Dublin)

Jun 2015 Filed under: safety

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SEAT Leon, Skoda Octavia or Volkswagen Golf?

Which car is the best secondhand buy: SEAT Leon, Skoda Octavia or Volkswagen Golf? I just changed jobs and need a new car. I'll be doing 25-30,000km a year so I'm only really looking at diesels in the 2005-2008 bracket. Which of the cars is best value for money in fuel efficency, cheapest repairs, car longevity etc. Any tips on what I should look out for when buying or any other cars you would suggest?

Cormac Mc Cashin (Maynooth)

Jun 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is my Nissan Micra's head gasket gone?

I have a 2003 Nissan Micra 1.2 and I am forever putting coolant in it. The person I bought it off said it was the radiator and replaced it but, I have since taken it to another person for them to tell me it's the head gasket and will cost me the price of a new engine if that is the case. I have no water oil mixing just the temp light coming on so I add coolant.

Any help appreciated

Laura Maher (Laois)

Jun 2015 Filed under: fault

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Timing belt or chain for 2012 Kia Optima?

Does Kia Optima 2012 onwards have timing belts or chains?

Aden Rudden (Bolton)

Jan 2015 Filed under: servicing

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What's the Honda Accord's tyre rating?

Tyre rating for 2010 Honda Accord - 225/50 R17 - 94W or 94Y?

Tony McGillicuddy

Jan 2015 Filed under: tyres

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Are parts for Saabs becoming expensive?

I'm thinking of buying a 2007 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport, 1.9 diesel. It's in good condition and seems to be a very good price, but I'm told parts for Saabs are becoming ridiculously expensive and that's why you can purchase them so cheaply. Can you shed any light on this?

Jules Hickson (Dublin)

Jun 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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