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Is a diesel Ford Focus a good buy?
My son wants to purchase a 2009/2010 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi. Any issues with this type of car? Is it economical? I have heard that the engine can be loud in some models. Can you suggest a good diesel engined car if the Focus is not a good buy?
David Kerin (Ennis)
Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the BMW 318d GT like?
I made a mistake - the car I wanted an opinion on was a BMW 318d GT Luxury. What extras do you think worthwhile?
Patrick Rice (Greystones)
Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
Why do my Toyota bulbs keep blowing?!
My Toyota Auris keeps blowing bulbs. What would be wrong?
Gerald Wynne (Sligo)
Nov 2013 Filed under: electrics
When will the Dacia Stepway be in Ireland?
When will the Dacia Stepway be in Ireland?
Michael Roberts (Cork)
Sep 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
Can I change the centre console on my Astra?
I bought a 2011 Opel Astra hatchback and would like to know if it is possible to change the aluminium centre console surround for one that matches the dash. If not, could it be reprayed to match the dash?
F D (Dublin)
Aug 2013 Filed under: miscellaneous
Does the older BMW 3 Series have an oil leak issue?
Hi,
I am looking at buying a 2007 BMW 320i Coupé (Manual) or a 2007 BMW 320i SE Coupé (Automatic). Both have 44,000 miles on the clock. My old car, a 2002 BMW 318Ci eventually gave up due to the engine leaking oil constantly. A mechanic friend of mine has advised against buying another 3 Series as he says this oil problem is an ongoing fault with the model. I would be interested in knowing if such is the case?
Thanks,
Denis, Dublin
Denis Hartnett (Dublin)
Aug 2013 Filed under: fault
Volvo V40 or Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
In your opinion which would be the better car: Volvo V40 or Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDI AMG?
Willy Boland (BALLINASLOE)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
What will I replace my Nissan Qashqai with?
I am driving a Qashqai+2 (2012) and want to change some other older car to close off the finance. Looking at a car that would be cheaper for me to run with good boot space, as I only use on weekends for shopping or some travel in the country. Approximate budget is €8,000.
Vamshi Kaniganti (Dublin)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Does the Mercedes C-Class have a camshaft issue?
Is there a problem with the camshaft in the 2007 C-Class Mercedes-Benz C 180 petrol?
Arthur Ward (Dublin)
Aug 2013 Filed under: fault
Is this too cheap for a Mondeo Estate?
2004 Ford Mondeo Estate: €1,475 - is that too good to be true?
Stephen Lawlor (Portarlington)
Aug 2013 Filed under: used car values
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