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How can I get my dealer to fix my Audi?
Bought an Audi A6 from a dealer in Dublin last Monday; on Wednesday a fault appeared on the dash about the gearbox fault code 17090; rang the dealer on Thursday and told he will not fix the car; took it the main Audi dealer and did a diagnostic check and was told the car is not safe to drive.
What do I do now?
Damien Oconnell (Clonee Dublin)
Jan 2014 Filed under: gearbox
Does my Audi A6 have ISOFIX?
Hi,
I wonder can you help please? I have bought a 2008 Audi A6 SE (not an import, an Irish car); I am hoping to attach an ISOFIX car seat to the car. The car was advertised as coming with ISOFIX. Trouble is, I think I need a 'latch bracket' as part of any ISOFIX installment. I am not sure. Can you advise? I have two holes in the chassis.
Help, baby due soon!
Darren Donaldson (Dublin 3)
Jan 2017 Filed under: child or baby seats
Nissan Qashqai or Toyota Corolla?
Hi, would you consider a 2007 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 diesel to be as reliable as a 2007 Toyota Corolla 1.4 diesel of similar mileage and condition? I will be buying one or the other in the next week or so and my heart is saying Qashqai, but my head is saying Corolla - can you provide an independent insight please? I do 20,000 miles per year.
Many thanks
Cathal Tiernan (Dunmore, Co.Galway)
Jan 2017 Filed under: reliability
How much to tax a BMW 318i?
Hi, could you please let me know how much it is to tax a 2006 BMW 318i M Sport?
From Lo in Dublin
Lorraine Lyons (Dublin)
Mar 2017 Filed under: taxation
When does the new Skoda Octavia arrive?
Can you tell me when the updated 2017 Skoda Octavia will be offered for sale in Ireland?
Gerry Cummins (Limerick)
Jan 2017 Filed under: choosing new car
Loads of problems with my Opel Astra...
Hi,
I have a 2006 Opel Astra 1.4 petrol. The management light is on and a mechanic said he thinks it's just an oxygen sensor, but recently my car has not been able to blow out hot air. The coolant seems to be gone, but it was only topped up recently and the engine is very hot after I drove it today and it sounded really loud when I turned on my air conditioning. Also, it is slightly vibrating and there is a whistling noise coming from the car.
Any help is welcome
Amy Taylor (Dublin)
Jan 2014 Filed under: fault
What does the Ford B-Max look like?
What does the Ford B-Max look like?
Ron Waller (Torrance)
Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing new car
Why won't my Skoda Octavia start?
My 2006 Skoda Octavia will not start. The key is not going to the ignition position and there are no initial start lights on dashboard. What's wrong?
Angela Nunez (Tunapuna)
Jan 2014 Filed under: electrics
What mileage to prevent DPF issues?
I have heard that low mileage on a diesel car can be bad for it. I have heard this can damage the DPF and other things. Many people think about the maximum mileage they consider to be ok when they purchase a used car. My question is this: take the popular BMW 520d for example. What is the minimum mileage I can consider as being ok on a 2010/2011 car?
Bill Hughes (Dublin)
Jan 2014 Filed under: DPF issues
When to change a Mondeo's timing belt?
I have at 2008 Ford Mondeo 1.6 petrol with 110,000km on the clock. When do I need to change the timing belt?
Thanks
Thomas
Thomas Brady (Dublin)
Jan 2014 Filed under: servicing
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