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Hyundai ix35 Executive or Kia Sportage?

I am trying to decide on a Hyundai ix35 Executive or a Kia Sportage. I would appreciate your opinion.

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Breda Quaid (Co Kildare)

May 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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How much trade in should I expect for a Hyundai Getz?

How much trade in should I expect for a 2004 Hyundai Getz?

Eamon Watters

May 2015 Filed under: used car values

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What's the old Citroen Xsara like?

Any bad reviews on a low mileage Citroen Xsara, coupe and hatchback-saloon? Looking at 2002 to 2006 with 1.4-litre petrol engines.

Tony Shannon (Dublin)

May 2015 Filed under: reliability

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Any performance difference between 1.2 and 1.4 Audi A3?

Is there much difference in acceleration/performance between the 1.2 petrol and the 1.4 petrol Audi A3?

F D (Dublin)

May 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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Can you advise me on buying an imported Ford Mondeo?

Hi, I am considering buying a Ford Mondeo 1.6 from a private garage. It is high spec, 2012, but an English import. I would appreciate your advice regarding English imports and should I get the car checked by a mechanic?

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Siobhan in Dublin

Siobhan Anderson (Dublin)

May 2015 Filed under: importing

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How much is my 2006 Audi A4 1.9 TDI worth?

How much is my 2006 Audi A4 1.9 TDI worth? DPF is on the way out.

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John O Sullivan (Galway)

May 2015 Filed under: used car values

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Is the Opel Insignia good?

Is the Insignia good for the Mauritian climate and relief?

Rubeeraj Jharee

May 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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Help me choose a €20,000 family car.

I'm currently driving a 2010 Renault Grand Mégane and wondering what type of car would serve us well over the next three to five years. Do I stick with estate or look at SUV? There's two back seat passengers aged five and two, but would like something that can seat additional passengers from time to time - grandparents, other kids etc. Ideally would like something up to two years old and have budget of €18,000 to €20,000.

Gerry Connolly (Skerries, Dublin)

May 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Should I go petrol or diesel Toyota Verso?

Is there any issues with the 2007 petrol Toyota Verso or am I better going with a newer 2009 diesel with the 2.0-litre engine? Don't do much miles - about 10,000 a year.

James Brett (Charlestown)

Mar 2015 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel

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I put dodgy diesel in my SEAT Ibiza...

Dodgy diesel was put into a 1.2 SEAT Ibiza, which stopped on the road. The car was towed to a garage where the diesel tank was cleaned out, but the car would not start so next step is to get a pump. Would it be a bad idea to get a second hand pump instead of a new one and in your opinion should this solve the problem?

Sandra Campbell (Dundalk)

Mar 2015 Filed under: fault

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