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Do I change the Mercedes E 200's chain?
When is the timing chain supposed to be changed on a Mercedes-Benz E 200 1.8 petrol? It's a 2003 model with 100,000 miles on the clock.
Garry Crowe (Limerick)
Feb 2013 Filed under: servicing
Can you do HP finance with a baloon payment?
Hi there, is there any finance company offering HP with a balloon payment? Don't want PCP.
Mala Gee (Dublin)
Jan 2018 Filed under: finance
When to change an Opel Astra's timing belt?
When should the timing chain/belt be changed on a 2007 Opel Astra?
Eddie Hall (Cootehill)
Mar 2013 Filed under: servicing
Timing belt change in 2014 Skoda Rapid?
What is the recommended service interval to change the timing belt in the 2014 Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDI?
Padmanabhaiah Duddela (Secunderabad)
Jan 2018 Filed under: servicing
Is a 1.0-litre engine ok for a family car?
Hi,
Just wondering if you have much knowledge or feedback on the new 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engines? We are looking for a good reliable family car, but ideally want to go with petrol based on our mileage and daily driving routes. However, I am slightly nervous that a 1.0-litre might lack power and be very noisy or "revy" on motorway drives when travelling at greater speed. The sales people say these turbo engines feel more like a 1.6-litre. But then they are trying to sell so would be great to get some independent feeling on them in your experience. Any in particular you would recommend as there are not as many petrol options in family cars.
Many thanks, Peter
Peter Hogan
Jan 2018 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel
How much VRT on a Renault Grand Scenic?
Hi,
How much VRT would be due on a 2011 Renault Grand Scenic 1.5 diesel?
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Hazel Clear (Dunsany)
Jan 2018 Filed under: VRT
Mileage limitations on campers and classics?
Are drivers of camper vehicles or classic vehicles limited to a certain annual mileage?
Mairtin O Mhuirgeasa (Manorhamilton)
Jan 2018 Filed under: classic cars
How much to tax a Fiat Punto 1.2?
How much to tax a Fiat Punto 1.2?
John Crofton (Gorey)
Jan 2018 Filed under: taxation
Is the Volvo XC90 a good family buy?
Hi lads,
I've 16, 15 and 5 year olds and another one on the way. I have a Volvo S80, but will need to change. I don't like MPVs as the rear seats are too close to the back of the vehicle so if you have a tip I'd be worried about the back two. I saw a 2010 Volvo XC90 the last day in a car park and it had two child seats in the back, two in the middle and a 15-year-old by the window and the two parents. I asked them what did they think of it. They said they had a Discovery before but found the Volvo more family oriented, safe and reliable. Would you agree? What else would you consider?
Oh, I've a daft labrador as well that would have to go in the boot!
Thanks
Justin Patrick McElwee (Sligo)
Jan 2018 Filed under: family car
What's the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee like?
I'm looking at a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2.7 CRD with 185,000km on it. I can't say I don't like the price, but it does seem to be a bit on the low side. What to look for? What can be off with the car?
Piotr Berlowski (Dublin)
Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
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