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How much is a damaged Ford Fiesta worth?
How much would a 2006 Ford Fiesta with low mileage be worth? It drives very well; however there is slight cosmetic damage.
Alan Brady (Tallaght, Dublin)
Jan 2014 Filed under: used car values
Is the 2007 MINI Clubman Cooper a good purchase?
Is the 2007 MINI Clubman Cooper a good purchase and what would I have to look out for?
Paul White (Cork City)
Jan 2014 Filed under: reliability
Will an ex-insurance company car be ok?
I am looking at a car in Northern Ireland. Its previous owner was MIS Insurance and it was apparently given as relief car when accidents occur. Any experience on buying these cars subsequently? What problems arise if any?
JJ, Waterford
Jim Gran (Waterford)
Jan 2014 Filed under: insurance
Do you agree the new Mazda3 is a good replacement for my BMW?
I am changing car; I have a BMW 318 at present but the new one is quite pricey! I have test driven the BMW 1 Series, an Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf Highline and a Mazda3. Whilst they are all fine cars I found the Mazda very good value and an excellent drive. Can you comnent?
Brendan from Dublin
Brendan Foley (Dublin)
Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing new car
How reliable is the 1.6 HDi Peugeot 407?
Is the 2008 Peugeot 1.6 Solaire diesel reliable?
Ahasan Ali
Jan 2014 Filed under: reliability
What's a 2008 Astra valued at here?
What would a 2008 1.7 Vauxhall Astra Life with 100,000 miles be valued at?
J Taylor (Leitrim)
Jan 2014 Filed under: used car values
What are the taxes on charging electric cars?
What does the ESB charge per kilowatt hour for electricity to plug-in electric cars? And is the tax charge on this the same as for petrol or diesel fuel? And if not, why not?
Alan Wilkes (Wicklow)
Jan 2014 Filed under: electric cars
Would I be mental to buy the last of the Saab 9-5s?
I love the shape and image of the Saab 9-5 and the fact that they can be picked up for a song in the UK. Apart from the fact that they are now defunct and the resale value is thusly affected, are there any disadvantages to buying one?
Paul Campbell (Irishtown)
Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
What are the pros and cons of the BMW 3 Series Coupé?
Hi, what are the pros and cons of the BMW 320Ci SE Coupé?
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Jaro Hrabovsky
Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the Mazda2 economical petrol wise?
Is the Mazda2 economical petrol wise?
Eileen O Connor (Sligo)
Jan 2014 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
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