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Which car to replace my beloved Saab?
Hi
I'm looking to replace our '99 Saab 9-3, which has been a great car - now with 206,000 miles on the clock. I'm looking for a safe, reliable family car - four- or five-door - with low tax. I'm contemplating 2008 models to reduce tax - we're currently paying €634. I'm looking at Skoda Octavia, Volvo S40, Volkswagen Passat, Saab 9-3 and Toyota Avensis. I want manual and probably diesel. Which would you advise or are there others to consider?
Peadar O'Callaghan (Donegal )
Jan 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
Which would you choose? Renault Fluence or Mazda3?
Which is better: Renault Fluence or the new Mazda3?
Hany Saied
Dec 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
Where will I get my Jaguar serviced?
Hi guys,
I'm looking at buying a 2001 Jaguar X-Type 2.5 petrol with very low mileage on the clock. Is there anything I should be aware of in terms of getting it serviced? I don't plan on driving it too much but if something did go wrong is it going to cost me an arm and a leg to fix?
Thanks for your help.
Keith
Keith O'Sullivan
Dec 2010 Filed under: servicing
Does the car I'm scrapping need an NCT?
Does the scrappage vehicle have to have an NCT?
Molly Ryan (Limerick)
Dec 2010 Filed under: scrappage
Which estates have seven seats?
Can you recommend any estate car (not SUV or MPV) that can seat seven?
Paul Stack (Co Kildare)
Dec 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
Which mid-size SUV for €20,000?
What would you recommend in terms of a mid-size 4X4/SUV? Diesel is the preferred option with a sensible tax band a major consideration as well as decent fuel economy. I have circa €20,000 to spend on straight cash deal.
Maurice Hannon (Galway)
Dec 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
I'm thinking of a Ford Kuga, what are my other options?
I need advice regarding what to buy new that is comfy and has the option of four-wheel drive. Some say go for the Ford Kuga. What do you reckon?
Fergal Reidy (Celbridge)
Dec 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
How do I cope with the slippy conditions in my two-wheel drive SUV?
Can you recommend any budget all-wheel drive SUV or estate car? I tow a caravan for a couple of weeks over the summer and live on a road that occassionally floods so four-wheel drive could be useful. I have a Hyundai Sante Fe with two-wheel drive at moment and it is particularly poor in snow or slippy conditions. Would you have any recommendations?
William Neale (Dublin)
Dec 2010 Filed under: tyres
Should I keep four-wheel drive engaged?
When driving in snow while in a four-wheel drive, should it be engaged at all times or just in dodgy areas? I.e. main road is clear versus side roads slippy - or take it as given that it's on all the time driving?
Sean Vigna (Kildare)
Dec 2010 Filed under: winter driving
Should I get the Santa Fe with fog lights?
I am looking at the new 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe in the "Classic" spec but am worried that this spec does not come with front fog lights as standard and I am told that these cannot be retro fitted after purchase.
I cover around 40k km per year and need to know if this will be a issue in the winter especially?
Noel Slater (Limerick)
Nov 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
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