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2006 Ford Focus: timing belt or chain?
I have a 2006 Ford Focus 1.8 petrol coming up to 63,000 miles. How do I find out if I have a timing belt or chain?
LEE HARDY (SHEFFIELD)
Jan 2016 Filed under: servicing
BMW X3 or Mitsubishi Outlander?
Hello,
I am very interested in buying a diesel 2.0-litre automatic SUV. The two I'm most interested in are the BMW X3 2016 model xDrive and the Mitsubishi Outlander 2016 model. I know the BMW would be faster because it has the higher power output and probably would be better to drive. The thing is though the Outlander has the eight-year warranty and is a lot less expensive. I would wait until the new version of the X3 comes out if I decided to go with that so I probably would have to wait until next year to get one of those. Do you think it would be worth the wait or should I go for the Outlander?
Thanks.
Mary Walsh (Limerick)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Should I go for an old Saab 9-5 auto?
Hi,
I'm thinking of taking a chance on a 2007 or 2008 Saab 9-5 automatic. Any advice appreciated: 2.0-litre petrol or 1.9-litre diesel?
Many thanks
Dave
David Doyle (Dublin)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Jeep Renegade or Honda HR-V?
Which is better value for money, has the best mpg, reliability and low running costs: A Jeep Renegade or a Honda HR-V? I don't need an off reader or four-wheel drive, but I do live in a rural location up a high boreen and would need the SUV to be able to get me through icy or snowy conditions should they arise.
Thank you
Aryelle
Aryelle Anders (Wicklow)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Are electric cars a real option now?
Are electric cars a real option now? Looking to purchase a second hand car 2012 upwards. What do you think?
Paul Mccabe (Kilkenny)
Jan 2016 Filed under: electric cars
I'm looking at buying a 2010-2011 Audi A6.
I'm looking at buying a 2010 or 2011 Audi A6. How reliable do they tend to be and is there anything in particular that I should look out for please?
Darren Colgan (Dublin)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
I'd like a newer seven-seat people carrier.
Hi,
I have a 2002 3.3-litre petrol Chrysler Grand Voyager with 100k miles on the clock in great condition and never giving any trouble. But it costs €1,800 a year to tax and is not fuel efficient, though small mileage is done annually about town (Dublin). Am considering a newer seven-seater say 2008 with lower tax and better fuel consumption, but that brings possible depreciation costs. Maybe a smaller seven-seater.
Would welcome advice
Denis Gallagher (Dublin)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
With €10,000 I need room for my bike, please!
Upgrading from a 2001 Nissan Almera 1.5-litre petrol. I cycle to work so only drive at weekends so thinking I should probably stick to petrol. I'd like to come up to a 2010 model with a maximum budget of €10,000. Maybe a hatchback to fit my bike; what do you recommend?
Claire
Claire Towey (Dublin)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
How much is my 2005 Audi A6 worth?
How much is my car worth? It's a 2005 Audi A6 in immaculate condition.
Shine Tom (Dublin)
Jan 2016 Filed under: used car values
New car on PCP or secondhand?
Hi,
I'm looking at getting a small family car that's going to have low running costs. I'm torn between taking out a PCP for a new car like a Nissan Pulsar or topping up the cash I have with a small credit union loan for a five(ish)-year old car like a Hyundai i20.
Any advice?
Thanks
Leah
Leah Murray (Ballina)
Jan 2016 Filed under: finance
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