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I have a few issues with my Mondeo.
I've been advised my car has a belt and chain system but Ford says only belt; can you confirm? It's a 2012 Mondeo 1.6 TDCi.
Also had issues with engine rattle after a dealer changed injectors. He says they need time to relearn. I have symptoms two weeks later still. Just wondering is this accurate because the dealer didn't mention chain or fuel pump. How long should the ECU take to relearn injectors?
Also, the steering wheel is shaking under braking. Should a dealer replace worn discs six weeks after purchase?
Niall Reynlds (Ennis)
Oct 2015 Filed under: fault
When to change my Mondeo's timing belt?
Hi,
I have a 2008 Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre flex-fuel. When do I change the timing belt?
Alan Doolan (Dublin)
Dec 2015 Filed under: servicing
What servicing does this Skoda Superb need?
What are the service cost of a Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI Elegance (1.6 TDI CR DPF 77kW GreenLine)? I am interested in buying a 2012 model with 100,000 miles on the clock. What maintenance will or should having been carried out on the car? E.g. timing belt, etc?
Denis O'Gorman (Galway)
Jan 2016 Filed under: servicing
What are these Skoda trade-in values?
Trade in values of 2009 1.6 diesel Skoda Octavia Greenline Estate (100k miles) and a 2008 Skoda Fabia 1.4 diesel saloon (95k miles)? Both in good condition.
Howard Preston (Sligo)
Jan 2016 Filed under: used car values
Does this 141 Audi A3 Saloon sound ok?
I am seeing a 141 (2014 Apr) Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI 150hp, SE with Milano leather, a good spec car overall and has done only 10,000km so far. The price being quoted is €25,000. I am actually worried because the price quoted is low for its value. What could the seller be hiding? Any suggestions to help not to get cheated? Seller is a dealer (not SIMI) and has no problems me getting a Audi showroom health check.
Gokul Gurijala (Cork)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
What to buy with up to €5,000?
I am looking for a medium size second hand car. My budget is €3,000 - €5,000. Which make/model is the most economical for road tax and fuel?
Sinéad O Sullivan (Tralee)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Any advice on buying a used BMW 5 Series?
Hi,
I am planning to buy a 2011 or 2012 BMW 5 Series M Sport auto. Any advice and price range please?
Susan Jacob (Cork)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
How much is a 2009 Mercedes E-Class worth?
How much is my 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class auto Elegance with 73,000km worth? One owner, everything included, like first day, immaculate, Irish car.
Michael Ryan (Kilmallock)
Jan 2016 Filed under: used car values
I want to buy a new Suzuki Vitara...
I want to buy a Suzuki Vitara, but its finance rate is high and there are no scrappage or reduced rate offers. Other brands have great deals; do you think they will launch a finance offer soon?
Thanks
Grace Cantwell (Dublin )
Jan 2016 Filed under: finance
2006 Ford Focus: timing belt or chain?
I have a 2006 Ford Focus 1.8 petrol coming up to 63,000 miles. How do I find out if I have a timing belt or chain?
LEE HARDY (SHEFFIELD)
Jan 2016 Filed under: servicing
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