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Easy to charge a BMW 740e PHEV?

Is it difficult and expensive to charge a BMW 740e xDrive in Ireland?

Colm Wilkinson (Dublin)

Jan 2019 Filed under: hybrid

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How much VRT on imported Tesla Model S?

Hi,

I'm considering importing a 2015 Tesla Model S with mileage of 25,000 into Ireland. How much VRT would I pay if I import the car?

Regards, David

David Iredale (Dublin 6)

Jan 2019 Filed under: importing

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Any advice about buying a Nissan Qashqai?

Thinking of buying a Nissan Qashqai 1.6 SV 4×4 Premium; would you have any advice?

John Haverry

Jan 2019 Filed under: choosing used car

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Does park assist only do parallel parking?

Does park assist only do parallel parking?

Warwick Bell (Christchurch)

Jan 2019 Filed under: parking

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When should I service my Kia Ceed?

My car is a 2013 Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDi diesel; when should I get it serviced?

Brian Deeley (Normanton Wakefield)

Dec 2018 Filed under: servicing

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My BMW X3 is not very economical...

My BMW X3 2.5 has high fuel consumption; 15 litres takes me a distance of 100km. What could be the cause of such highs?

Cosmus Chibanda (Lusaka)

Dec 2018 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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Pricing for new Mercedes A-Class and CLA?

Hi guys,

Is there any pricing out yet for the Mercedes A-Class Saloon or new CLA? Any clue on what the price differential might be?

Simon MacM (Dublin)

Jan 2019 Filed under: pricing

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My NCT disc has not arrived - what to do?

I bought a car from a garage and they say it has a one-year NCT on it, though they had to register the new number plate from UK to an Irish one and told me the NCT disc would be sent to me. I have taxed and insured the car, but no NCT disc has arrived; what should I do?

David Allen (Cork)

Jan 2019 Filed under: NCT

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Why is my Audi A3 stalling?

Hi,

I have an Audi A3 1.6; when I start it, it idles for a few seconds and then it cuts out; what can the problem be?

Johnny Morulane (Pretoria)

Jan 2019 Filed under: fault

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When to change my Mondeo's timing belt?

Hi,

I have a 2014 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Zetec with 59,000 miles on the clock; when is it advisable to change its timing belt?

Jay Ryder (Halifax)

Jan 2019 Filed under: servicing

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