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Common faults with the 2004 BMW 520i?
Any common faults with the 2004 BMW 520i?
Karl Ohara (Citywest)
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When to change my Astra's timing belt?
Hi,
When should a timing belt be changed on a 2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi diesel?
Adrian Fennell (Dublin)
Sep 2018 Filed under: servicing
Why do car sellers obscure the reg plate?!
Hi,
I've been looking at second cars online recently and have been frustrated by the number of ads where the car reg has been obscured or hidden. Why are sellers doing this? Is it a bad sign that there is something to hide, surely not for long as you can ask for the reg over the phone or you'll see the reg once you view the car?
Thanks in advance.
Ciaran Mc Cashin (Drogheda)
Nov 2012 Filed under: registration
Looking for a Honda Civic Type-S.
Is there any difference other that number of doors between a Honda Civic Type-S and the normal one? I'm talking about 2008 model. If looking for one of those, what should I be aware of? I'm interested in the 2.2 diesel.
Another question is, what is your view on a fuel and air energiser (activator)?
Martin Semeniuk
Nov 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Petrol Ford Focus or Opel Astra?
Can you compare the Ford Focus EcoBoost Titanium against the Opel Astra 1.4 Elite?
Paul Cleary (Dublin)
Nov 2012 Filed under: choosing new car
Known faults on the 2009 Skoda Octavia?
Have there been any known faults on the 2009 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI 105hp?
Tom Walsh (Co)
Nov 2012 Filed under: reliability
I'm about to buy a 2008 Toyota RAV4...
Hi,
I am about to purchase a 2008 Toyota RAV4 1.8 petrol. What should I be aware of?
Paulina Ogarek
Nov 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the Ford C-Max a wise investment?
Thinking of changing my 2010 Ford Focus Style 1.6 TDCi hatchback for a 2012/2013 Ford Focus hatchback of similar engine size. Or maybe a Ford Focus C-Max of similar age. Any advice on what would be best? Wondering about selling on the C-Max in a few years - is there much demand for them with the wide variety of SUV/crossover vehicles available now?
Fiona O'Rourke (Cork )
Aug 2018 Filed under: choosing used car
Which seven-seat SUV won't break the bank?
Am looking for a seven-seater that has three ISOFIX points in the middle seats and has either four-wheel drive or assist. And that won't break the bank. Am coming up short on anything that's not mega expensive.
Nial Tully (Co. Roscommon)
Aug 2018 Filed under: choosing new car
Cash for cars sites any good?
Hi guys,
I have a 2011 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport with 56k miles, 1.9 TTDi. I need to sell it as we only need one car in the family now and the Saab is only being used at the weekend. There are a few Irish websites offering to buy cars for cash. Do you know if they are any good? Should I expect a trade in price or less?
Any advice much appreciated.
Regards Rory.
Rory Donoghue (Dublin 12)
Aug 2018 Filed under: used car values
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