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Can I alter the exhaust in my Land Rover Defender?

I have read that by removing the catalytic converter and the EGR valve from a TD5 Land Rover Defender, the car will perform better and be a lot more economical. There are replacement pipes and plugs available on the internet, for that purpose and it is MOT-approved. My question is: if I do this in Ireland, would my Defender fail the NCT test?

Cesar Pereira (Mullaghmore, County Sligo)

Oct 2015 Filed under: NCT

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Is low oil pressure a problem on an Opel Corsa?

I have an oil pressure problem on my Opel Corsa. Is ths a big problem?

Melissa Harding (Celbridge)

Oct 2015 Filed under: fault

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Volkswagen Jetta or Renault Fluence?

Which would you buy? 2011 Renault Fluence 1.5 dCi 90 Dynamique (57,000 miles) for €10,000 or 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Comfortline 1.6 TDI 105 (41,000 miles) for €12,000?

John Cormack (Cork)

Oct 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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When do I need to replace the timing belt on 2010 Ford Fiesta?

When do I need to replace the timing belt on a 2010 Ford Fiesta?

Ede Osullivan

Oct 2015 Filed under: servicing

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How much is my Volkswagen Passat worth?

I have a 2002 Volkswagen Passat tested until May 2016, 1.8 petrol. Heated seats 6 disc CD changer, four new tyres, Comfortline model. How much is it worth?

Martin Keegan (Meath)

Oct 2015 Filed under: used car values

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Why are there no diesel hybrids?

Why are there no diesel hybrids?

Martin Moroney (Dublin)

Sep 2015 Filed under: hybrid

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Is this price right for a timing belt replacement?

My 2010 Peugeot 5008 has 108,000km on the clock and I have been advised by the dealer that the timing belt and water pump need to be replaced. This will cost €800-900 on top of the service. This seems to be a lot of money. Would this be correct?

Mike Lawlor (Dublin)

Oct 2015 Filed under: servicing

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What's the 2011 Hyundai i10 like?

Just looking at a 2011 Hyundai i10 petrol priced at €7,750. Price seems ok just that I don't know anything about these cars!

Anthony Ryan (Cork)

Oct 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Can I sell a car I have on PCP finance?

Can I sell my car once I'm half way through my PCP agreement?

Karen Lennon (Longford)

Oct 2015 Filed under: finance

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Will MINI pay to replace my power steering pump?

I have a 2004 MINI Cooper and the other day my car suffered sudden failure of the power steering. I believe in 2013 BMW released a letter stating they would extend the warranty coverage for the power assist steering pump and associated cooling fan for 13 years. My car is currently with my local garage and they informed me that the steering pump needs to be replaced and will cost nearly €800 to repair. I am wondering if my car is covered under warranty within Ireland?

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Catherine Flood (Dublin )

Oct 2015 Filed under: warranty

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