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Previously answered questions
How to change my Octavia's oil filter?
I was going to give my car a service, but before I start, I was wondering is the oil filter hard to gain access to, as there are two pipes running above it; it's a 2011 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI.
Any advice would be great
Thanks
Kevin O Donovan (Dublin)
Apr 2013 Filed under: servicing
Does my dad's car need a new ECU?!
Done the pedal test on my dad's 2001 Opel Astra (it was running slow and drinking petrol) and got the codes p1122, p1120 and p1155; we were told these are to do with the car's computer and will cost in the region of €1,000 to replace the computer and reprogram. Is this correct or is it easily fixed?
Maebh Bushe (Dublin)
Mar 2013 Filed under: fault
Why an engine warning light in my VW Polo?
Why does my engine warning light come back on after I got the two lambda sensors changed, which it said was the problem? My car is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo.
Danielle Carey (Delvin)
Feb 2013 Filed under: fault
What's up with my Mondeo's stereo?
I am having radio trouble with my 2008 Ford Mondeo 1.6, radio model 6000CD. The stereo goes to phone mode and won't go back to radio/CD; only way to get it to reset itself is after the car has been locked for over an hour.
David Millar (Dublin)
Feb 2013 Filed under: infotainment
Should my Peugeot 3008 need new tyres?
I have a Peugeot 3008 with only 20,000 miles on the clock. Should I need four new tyres?
Coreen Bromly (Fairford)
Feb 2013 Filed under: tyres
Will my Merc fail its NCT due to glow plugs?
The glow plugs on my diesel Mercedes are poor and it will not start easy when it's hot; with an NCT due in a month's time I worry it may fail due to the heat plugs. Will it?
Adrian Scanlon (Listowel)
Jan 2013 Filed under: NCT
Serviceable items on this VW Passat?
Looking at a VW Passat with 77,000km on the clock. What should I be asking about timing belt replacment and/or air condition pollen filter replacement?
Joe Bishop (Dublin)
Jan 2013 Filed under: servicing
Which car is best for motorway driving?
Hi,
I am currently driving a 2005 Toyota Yaris 1.0-litre. Now I am planning to upgrade to a bigger car since I will be driving regularly on the motorway. My budget is around €3,500. What cars can you suggest that are comfortable to drive for longer distances? I have Suzuki SX4, Mazda3 and Skoda Octavia in mind.
Thanks in advance
Hago
Hariprasad Govindharajan (Shannon)
Feb 2018 Filed under: choosing new car
Does a 2015 Focus have parking sensors?
Does a 2015 Ford Focus Zetec 125 Powershift five-door automatic have rear parking sensors?
Rob Wegg (St Austell)
Feb 2018 Filed under: parking
Which of these 2010 SUVs to go for?
Hi,
What would you choose betweeen 2010 Volvo XC90, Audi Q7 and Land Rover Discovery? Reliability; safety; and family functionality are the main criteria. I know all would have high running and service costs in particular the Disco and Q7. Image isn't important to me! I have 16, 15 and 6-year-olds and new baby soon, and a nutcase of a labrador havs to be accomodated!
Many thanks
Justin Patrick McElwee (Sligo)
Feb 2018 Filed under: choosing used car
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