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I need comfort and space for €45,000...
Hi all,
I’m driving a Mercedes C-Class and looking to change early next year. I want more seat comfort and boot space as primary issues (boot space for golf clubs and more). I am thinking of either a 1.5 TSI Superb or Toyota Camry or an SUV like a hybrid Honda CR-V or a Toyota RAV4. I drive around 12,000km per year, mainly city with monthly 600km round trips. My budget is up to around €45k (without trade-in). I am open to alternatives. Any advice welcomed!
B.
Barry Moynihan (Dublin)
Nov 2018 Filed under: choosing new car
What's happening with my Audi Q7?
Hello,
I've been driving a beautiful Audi Q7 for just about a month. Is it a big deal that the start-stop just completely stopped working? Also, the front parking sensors are no longer going off when I pull up in front of another vehicle or when I pull into the garage; however, when I back up it works.
Can you please give me some advice?
Janie Sawaged (Bellevue)
Nov 2018 Filed under: fault
Which new crossover or SUV for me?
Hello,
Which crossover/SUV would you recommend? I do circa 25-30k kilometres per year, mostly motorways, but also a fair bit of urban driving.
Roseanna
Roseanna Gorman (Bray)
Dec 2018 Filed under: choosing new car
How much to privately tax a van?
I want to tax a crew cab five-seat van privately; how much will it cost me?
Jimmy Mcgrath (Waterford)
Oct 2018 Filed under: taxation
Do I need to pay VRT on a 2018 model?
Hi,
I wish to import a UK car into Ireland. It's a 2018 model, but over six months old - do I have to pay VRT?
KEVIN SHORTT (DUBLIN)
Oct 2018 Filed under: VRT
Which small car for infrequent use?
Can you recommend the best car for infrequent use? I currently own a 2010 1.6 SEAT Leon, but as I now bus it to work I don't need a diesel engine and it's gathering dust in the driveway weekdays. I just need something for pottering around at the weekend and any holidays. I'm thinking Nissan Micra, Hyundai i10/i20, Ford Fiesta. Don't need a huge car as there's only two of us. Not looking for something massively pricey, but with trade-in perhaps a 151 or 161 model.
Stephen Ridgeway (Dublin)
Oct 2018 Filed under: choosing used car
Tiguan, SEAT Ateca or Peugeot 3008?
Which automatic SUV do you recommend: Volkswagen Tiguan, SEAT Ateca or Peugeot 3008?
Thanks
Brian McCarthy
Brian McCarthy (Listowel )
Oct 2018 Filed under: choosing new car
Outlander PHEV or Volvo XC40?
Hi,
We are in the process of moving from an S60 Volvo to a SUV type of vehicle. We have narrowed it down to the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV S-Edition or Volvo XC40. Is there any major positive or negative aspects of either that isn’t obvious to the ordinary punter? Help much appreciated in making the final decision.
Ann McDermott (Galway)
Oct 2018 Filed under: choosing new car
VRT on an imported LR Defender?
Hi,
A friend is looking at importing a UK passenger Defender 2007/08; is there any way to get VRT cost before arrival?
Thanks
Dermot
Dermot Wilson (Blessington)
Oct 2018 Filed under: VRT
Diesel or petrol for a new car now?
Hi,
I want to know if buying a new car should I go for petrol or diesel ?
Anthony Dineen (Cork)
Oct 2018 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel
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