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Volkswagen Passat CC or Volvo S60?
Hi,
I am considering two cars at the moment: 1) 2011 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0-litre diesel (140hp) with 62,000 miles, €18,950; 2) 2011 Volvo S60 D3-R 2.0-litre diesel (163hp) with 41,500 miles, cost €17,950. Which would you consider the best car in terms of reliability, fun driving, value and resale value? The Passat has a slightly better trim (brown leather heated seats, satnav...), but I liked the extra power of the Volvo!
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Barry
Barry Gilbert (Dublin)
Mar 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
When does a car become exempt from tax?
When does a car become exempt from motor tax?
Patrick Mcnally (Mayo)
Mar 2016 Filed under: classic cars
Thinking of upgrading to a newer Audi Q5.
Hi,
How much is a 141 Audi Q5 SE 2.0 TDI 150hp with sunroof and satnav and 31,000km on clock worth? Thinking of upgrading to a 151 Q5. What would you recommend?
Kind regards,
Martina
Martina Kerins (Cork)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Which folding hardtop convertible to go for?
I'm looking at hardtop convertibles and have narrowed my choice to a BMW 3 Series post-2007 or a Volvo C70. Then saw a 2001 SC430 Lexus - what's your opinion as regards tax/running/repair costs if I'm not a rich kid? Well-old kid really!
Liz
Liz Mitchell Mannion (Galway)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the Citroen C5 a good buy?
Hi, I was wondering would a 2008 Citroen C5 1.6 diesel be a good buy.
Noel Kenny (Westmeath)
Mar 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Any need to tell UK I am exporting a car?
Great advice - just read through your advice page on importing - what about letting the UK know I am exporting the car - any need?
Dave Shanahan (Dublin)
Mar 2016 Filed under: importing
Do all new cars have bucket-style seats?
Hi,
I am looking at new cars and seem to find the majority have bucket type seats, which I find rub/aggravate my right thigh. Has anybody ever complained about this? The only car that does not produce this annoying affect seems to be the Citroen C4
Regards,
Brendan
Brendan Kelly (Limerick)
Mar 2016 Filed under: seating
Would a small new estate suit us?
We have two small kids. We live in the city but like to go camping in the summer. Can you recommend a car suitable for city driving but still with enough room to carry camping equipment? We currently have a Mazda5 diesel, but the DPF gives us trouble due to us doing mainly short journeys. I was thinking of a petrol estate such as Fabia Combi or a petrol Corolla. Any suggestions please ?
Ray Mehigan (Limerick)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
My Yaris Hybrid's brakes are grinding. Why?
I drive a 2015 Toyota Yaris Hybrid and there's a grinding noise when braking. It's very annoying. Have you come across this before?
David Lith (Dublin)
Mar 2016 Filed under: brakes
How much VRT to pay on a £595 car?
What is the amount of VRT I would have to pay buying a car from the North of Ireland worth £595?
Paul Darc (Dublin)
Feb 2016 Filed under: importing
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