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Kia Optima or Volkswagen Passat?
Considering buying a 2016 Kia Optima, but am sceptical of its resale value or trade in value. Other options being considered are a 2015/16 Passat, which will be more expensive now, but would it be better in the long run from a trade in value perspective in the future?
Daithi Glynn (Limerick)
Aug 2017 Filed under: resale value
Worth using fuel additives in my Skoda?
Hi,
I have a 1.6 TDI Greenline 2012 Skoda Superb with 70k km up. An injector recently had to be replaced. I don't know why, possibly because the car is unused for a few months each year. Is there any benefit in using a fuel additive to prevent further damage and, if so, which?
I also have a 2.0-litre petrol turbocharged Mercedes-Benz C-Class (245hp) of much more recent vintage. Is there a benefit of using a fuel additive from early in a car's life? Is there any evidence that these products. work?
Many thanks,
Philip
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Aug 2017 Filed under: aftermarket
How much to tax an imported MINI?
If I bring a 2004 MINI home, how much will road tax be for its 1.6-litre petrol engine?
John O Sullivan (Tralee)
Aug 2017 Filed under: taxation
What are the Irish motor tax bands?
What are the Irish motor tax bands for new cars in Ireland?
Johnson Thoppilan (Angamaly)
Aug 2017 Filed under: taxation
How do I calculate VRT on a Countryman?
I'm looking at importing a MINI Countryman from the UK, but the revenue site doesnt even have that version under MINI, never mind the model. I'm asking if you know of a point of contact to get an approximation from before importing as I don't want to arrive at an NCT centre and get told that I owe something crazy.
Thanks
Pat, Slane
Pat Ryan
Aug 2017 Filed under: VRT
How is the 2014 Ford Fiesta auto?
How is the 2014 Ford Fiesta Zetec automatic and what's it worth?
Kate Mackey (Tralee)
Jul 2017 Filed under: choosing used car
When to order a new car for 2018?
Going to order a new car for delivery in 2018. When will garages start taking order for the New Year? I have no trade in either, so should I push for a discount because of this?
David McDonald (Meath)
Aug 2017 Filed under: choosing new car
Does the automatic MINI have no stop-start?
My 2013 MINI Ccooper S Clubman does not have auto engine stop; is this because it is automatic or was it an option when new?
Alan Seary (ABERDEEN)
Jul 2017 Filed under: optional extras
Looking for a practical compact estate...
Hi,
I'm looking for a small estate the back seats of which fold completely flat. Which models, to your knowledge, best fit this requirement?
Thanks, Tom Nelson
Tom Nelson (Maynooth)
Jul 2017 Filed under: choosing new car
When to change my Mondeo's timing belt?
When do I change the timing belt on my 2014 Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi diesel?
Peter Johnson (Cheshire)
Jul 2017 Filed under: servicing
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