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How much should I pay for a 2009 Volkswagen Golf?

How much should I pay for a 2009 Volkswagen Golf?

Gus Farrell (Cork)

May 2014 Filed under: used car values

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Is my Toyota Auris using excess oil?

Hi, I own a Toyota Auris Luna 1.4 diesel with 50,000km on the clock. Since my last service, which included an oil change, I've clocked up 5,000km and I've gotten two dashboard warnings saying 'oil level low' and I've topped up with a half litre on both occasions. There are no obvious oil leaks and no smoke from the exhaust. I phoned the dealer and he says this is normal for modern diesels.

Is that correct? My Dad has a different diesel car and rarely has to top up the oil level between services. Look forward to your comments.

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Aoife Slattery (Wicklow)

May 2014 Filed under: servicing

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What price should I look for when selling a Volvo XC90?

What price should I look for when selling a Volvo XC90 with 107,000 miles on the clock from two owners?

Peter Morgan (Dublin)

May 2014 Filed under: used car values

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Should I buy a high mileage Volvo V70?

Should I buy a 2002 Volvo V70 D5 163 SE with 174,000 miles on the clock?

Nessa Phipps

May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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How good are the seven-seat Citroen C4 Picassos?

How good are the seven-seat Citroen C4 Picassos? Thinking of getting one for my wife and two babies.

Des Donagh

May 2014 Filed under: choosing new car

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Audi Q5 or Hyundai Santa Fe?

I am looking for a four-wheel drive SUV that is three years old. Running costs and road tax are concerns: would you recommend an Audi Q5 or Hyundai Sante Fe?

William Neale (Dublin)

May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Will this Golf's electronic problem come back?

I am buying a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, which had computer problems in the past that are apparently quite common. Is this a problem that may return?

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Robert Hayes (Dublin)

May 2014 Filed under: electrics

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What's wrong with my BMW 5 Series Touring?

My 2009 BMW 5 Series 2009 estate (68,000 miles) gives a little shunt when stopping at lights or slowing down in traffic. Also when taking off, though not all the time. What could it be?

Peter Kelly (Dublin)

Mar 2014 Filed under: fault

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Ford S-max or Citroen C4 Grand Picasso?

Ford S-max or Citroen C4 Grand Picasso? I have three children under three.

Tom O'Shea (Kilkenny)

Mar 2014 Filed under: choosing new car

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Is my BMW worth anything as scrap?

Hi, I have 2000 BMW 316 that passed the NCT two weeks ago, has new tyres and is in great condition, but ran out of oil on the motorway to Dublin last week and the engine seized. Now it's not really worth repairing I don't think so wondering what options I would have. Is it worth anything for scrappage? I got quoted €150 max.

Thanks, Scott

Scott Kitteringham (COrk)

Mar 2014 Filed under: scrappage

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