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Why does my Renault Clio keep failing its NCT?
I recently put a 1995 Renault Clio through an NCT test and it failed on the rear shock absorber, driver's side. Despite the car being 20 years old it only has 56k miles on the clock. In its very first test it had about 12,000 miles on the clock and it failed on the back shocks as well. In a subsequent test it also failed on rear shocks. The car is not being used for any heavy hauling and there is nothing unusual about its usage apart from it not being used very much that is!
This will be the third time the rear shocks require replacing. I am thinking that the problem is with the NCT test equipment and not the shock absorbers. What do you think?
C Clarken (Dunmanway)
Jan 2015 Filed under: NCT
New Toyota Verso or Prius+ for our family MPV?
Hi,
We are planning to purchase a new MPV this year. We've three kids so need a good sized five-seater with two additional seats for occasional use. We've narrowed the list to the following: Toyota Verso - looking at the 1.6 D-4D - or the Toyota Prius+. We do around 17,000km a year with about 5k of that long motorway journeys and the rest short school runs, local shops etc. We've never owned a diesel and I'm a little concerned with going that route given our usage is mostly in town and I've heard horror stories about EGR/DPF problems . The Verso (Luna Skyview) is going to work out about €3K cheaper than the Prius+ so my head is saying Verso but perhaps the Prius is a better fit for our usage patterns? I'd appreciate any advice!
S G (Dublin)
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
What's wrong with my speedometer?
My speedometer keeping dropping to zero even when I am driving at speed. What do I do?
Zara Fields (Enfield)
Jan 2015 Filed under: fault
2012 A6 versus 2015 Passat?
2012 A6 versus 2015 Passat? Is a three-year old A6 a better bet than a new Passat?
Conor Kennedy
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
Should I consider the Peugeot 206 as a first car?
I currently have an option to buy a three-door 1.1-litre Peugeot 206 for €1,100. The car has 79,000km, from 2002, NCT until March and no tax. It looks in good condition outside from just a few pictures. Do you think this is good value? Similarly there is a five-door version with 94,000km, NCT until May from year 2000. It will be my first time buying a car and I don't have much experience with cars really so is there anything I should be particularly worried about/need to check?
John Finnerty (Dublin)
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
Which of these new SUVs would you recommend?
Hi, I would like to know which one of the following cars you think is best and if there is any I should avoid: Honda CR-V, BMW X3, Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Santa Fe, Subaru Forester and Audi Q5. All 2015 models and 2.0-litre diesel. Thanks.
Mary Walsh (Cork)
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
Please tell me about Quickclear windscreens.
Please tell me about Quickclear windscreens. Is Ford only one offering this? What about all other makers of cars and vans?
Fergal Reidy (Celbridge)
Jan 2015 Filed under: windows
Is the new Nissan Note worth the money?
Is the new Nissan Note 1.2 SV worth the money?
Una McAllister (Dublin 24)
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
Is the 2003 Ford Fiesta a reliable second car?
I am looking to buy a used car and was looking at a 2003 Ford Fiesta LS 1.4. But I have since heard from a friend that they give a lot of trouble. Should I look for something else and if so any recommendations appreciated. It will be a second car so won't be doing much mileage.
Evan Lynam (Tullamore)
Jan 2015 Filed under: reliability
Is the Audi A3 Saloon bigger than the hatch?
Is the Audi A3 Saloon much larger than the Audi A3 three-door?
F D (Dublin)
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
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