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Insurance-wise, ok to upgrade my BMW?
BMW performance related question: if I install the performance enhancement offered by BMW, which increases 2.0-litre engine output from 184hp to 197hp, does this invalidate my insurance? If I inform the insurance provider of the changes it may increase the premium or not provide cover if the car does not conform to homologation, etc. Thoughts?
DES IRWIN (LETTERKENNY)
May 2013 Filed under: aftermarket
Any info on the next Toyota Corolla?
Any information about the next-generation Toyota Corolla?
Barbara Smyth (Co Wicklow)
Jun 2013 Filed under: future cars
Is the Leon SC bigger than the Golf/A3?
Is the new Leon SC three-door longer/bigger thsn the Volkswagen Golf or Audi A3?
F D (Dublin)
Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
Hold onto my Saab or change it?
I have a 2005 Saab 95 (2.0t) petrol automatic with about 136,000km on the clock. It just failed the NCT on emissions with "smoke". It is apparently a problem with the turbo (burning oil) and between that and a few other more routine issues it looks like about €1,200 to sort. The car seems to be running well otherwise, but I'm worried that there might be other issues around the corner.
That's the background - my question is, should I hold onto it and get it fixed or... bite the bullet and go for a change?
J B (Dublin)
Jun 2013 Filed under: reliability
When does a new Ford Mondeo arrive?
When is the all-new Ford Mondeo due in Ireland? In the meantime, what changes are Ford making to the current model?
Martin Barrett (Ballina)
Jun 2013 Filed under: future cars
Best new car finance deal around?
What's the best new car finance deal around at the moment?
Dermot Kelly ([email protected])
Jun 2013 Filed under: finance
How economical is the petrol Opel Zafira?
I have been offered at a very good price a 2001 Opel Zafira: low mileage. very clean, engine looks and sounds good and very dry, i.e. no sign of oil. No NCT, thouhg assured that with two new back tyres and a back window wiper it will pass.
My question is, how are these cars on petrol?
Bill Heffernan (Gorey)
Jun 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
How much to tax 2013 Freelander 2.2?
How much is it to tax a 2013 2.2-litre engined Land Rover Freelander?
Anthony Downes (Buncrana Co Donegal)
Sep 2017 Filed under: taxation
2007 BMW 520d or 2008 320d Coupe?
Hi,
I'm planning to purchase either a 2007 BMW 520d M Sport automatic (M47 engine) or a 2008 BMW 320d Coupe automatic (N47 engine). I've heard the N47 engine is prone to timing chain issues. Does that only occur when it reaches high mileage? Or overall is the 520d a much better car because I just need some pros and cons before I buy either one.
Sandra.
Sandra Fairbrother (Dublin)
Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Audi/Volvo warranties carry over from UK?
Hi, would you know if UK Audi and Volvo manufacturer warranties would be honoured by Audi/Volvo dealers here in ROI?
Rob Doorly (Drogheda )
Oct 2017 Filed under: warranty
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