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Is a UK Mercedes warranty valid in Ireland?

Does a UK Mercedes manufacturing warranty cover in Ireland if I import the car to Ireland?

Philomena McKenna (Monaghan)

Aug 2018 Filed under: warranty

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How much for my 2004 Renault Scenic?

Hi, I have a 2004 Renault Scenic that is still driving; what will I get from scrappage for it?

Michael Oneill (Shannon Town)

Aug 2018 Filed under: scrappage

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How much to scrap my BMW 530d?

Hi there, I have a 2004 BMW 530d, still a dream to drive, it's working perfect, but I want to update; what would it get for scrapping it?

Janeen

Janeen Territt (Dundalk Co Louth)

Aug 2018 Filed under: scrappage

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Any problems with 2005 Volvo S40?

Are there any problems with a 2005 Volvo S40 1.8 petrol?

Veronica Gildea

Dec 2012 Filed under: reliability

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Which first car with €2,000 to spend?

Looking for my first car with €2,000 to spend. Looking for something small like the Renault Clio, Opel Corsa, Nissan Micra etc. Any advice? Also what year/mileage should I expect for this price?

Thanks

Emma H (Dublin)

Dec 2012 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expensive to run a Mazda RX-8?

How are the Mazda RX-8s for fuel consumption and insurance since they are rotary engines?

Fuad Bennani (Castlebar)

Dec 2012 Filed under: running costs

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Is my commute enough for a DPF to work?

I am looking for a fuel efficient and low tax family car. I am looking at 2008+ diesel cars. I drive into and out of the city centre from Adamstown every day along the N4 taking 30 mins + each way. Should I be concerned about diesel particulate filters clogging up or should that be sufficient to regenerate? I'm looking at Passats, Mazda6s and Audi A4s.

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Thanks in advance!

Ollie Sinnott (Dublin)

Dec 2012 Filed under: DPF issues

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My Renault's satnav isn't quite right!

The speed limit indicator on my inbuilt satnav has never worked properly in that it shows incorrect limits especially 60km/h limits show as 40km/h. The car is 171-registered and has been back to the dealers several times. Renault Customer Service has suggested that they would fund the cost of a stand alone satnav as a solution! This seems to be a problem with the particular model of satnav. What can I do to resolve the matter after 16 months of frustration?

Liam Ennis (Skibbereen)

Aug 2018 Filed under: satellite navigation

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Where to buy a left-hand-drive car?

Hi there, I was just wondering where is the best place to buy a left-hand drive in Ireland?

Joan

Joan McDermott (Dublin)

Aug 2018 Filed under: choosing used car

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Which car finance route to go, please?

Hello,

I would like to buy a car I'm used to second hand cars as I have a very limited budget. I'm still confused about the PCP option, scrappage trade ins and hire purchase. My normal route is to get a loan from my credit union, but the older my car is the more I end up paying for repairs. Could you help me in finding my best option because I'm a bit lost with it all?

Thank you

Anita

Anita O' Brien (Cork)

Aug 2018 Filed under: finance

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