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Trade-in value of my 162 Opel Astra?
Hi,
What trade in value would I get for my 162 Opel Astra SRi model, 1.0 petrol, 10.000 km on the clock, against a 2017 Audi A3 Sportback petrol with 20,000km on the clock?
F D (Dublin)
Dec 2017 Filed under: used car values
Who wins or loses in a PCP contract?
In a PCP contract, who gains or loses if the end of contract value of the car is less than the GMFV?
FRANK DODD (DUBLIN)
Dec 2017 Filed under: finance
Which SUV to replace my Audi with?
Hi, I have a 2013 Audi 2.0 TDI S line Black Edition quattro with only 21k miles on the clock. I only purchased as an import last summer and love it. It’s my first premium car and enjoy the feeling that brings.
However, recently, I am wondering whether it’s right for me. I’m 6’4” in height and find getting in and out of it's low height a bit of chore. I also use it as main family car for two tall toddlers (three and two) for crèche runs etc. So space is quite tight. I’ve been considering replacing it with an SUV for the ride height, space, practicality and better fuel economy. Must be good to drive also. I would love to stay premium, but probably wouldn’t afford it in that category. Was looking at the Mazda CX-5 as a compromise or alternatively the new Peugeot 3008, Kia Sportage, Renault Kadjar or Nissan Qashqai. Annual mileage is roughly 10k km and budget is what I’d get for the Audi.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Seamus Hadrill (Dublin)
Dec 2017 Filed under: choosing new car
Which SEAT Aronas have parking sensors?
Please advise as to which SEAT Arona models have rear parking sensors as standard.
Louis O' Sullivan (Cork)
Dec 2017 Filed under: parking
How do I bring a car in from the North?
I reside in Ireland. If I buy a car with Nothern Ireland registation, what do I have to do to change it to Irish and how much would it cost me?
Olga Kulikova (Waterford)
Mar 2013 Filed under: importing
Cost to upgrade to newer Peugeot 207?
I want to trade in a 2007 Peugeot 207 SE for a similar 2011 model. Assuming no problems with my car roughly how much should I expect to pay?
Mary Greene (Dublin)
Mar 2013 Filed under: used car values
Need a mid-sized saloon for up to €9,000.
My wife and I are looking for a second hand saloon, mid-size (1.5 to 1.8-litre), primarily for her use, with a budget of maybe €8,000 to €9,000. Possibilites we've spotted include a 2008 Mazda6, a 2008 Toyota Avensis and a 2007 Skoda Octavia. The car would be doing 15,000 to 18,000 miles per year, so we're trying to find something that doesn't have excessively high mileage already. Might be a tall order, but any advice on the ones I've mentioned, or are there any suggestions on any other makes and models that might fit the bill?
Many thanks.
Colm Lambert (Wexford)
Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Cost to change Verso to Qashqai 4x4?
Hi, what should I pay for a low-mileage 2012 Qashqai 4x4? Trading a 2007 Toyota Corolla Verso with 110,000km on the clock. Would really appreciate advice.
Pat
Pat Murphy (Dublin)
Mar 2013 Filed under: used car values
What's the Peugeot 207CC like?
Are there any common problems with the Peugeot 207CC? Do they have a timing belt or chain? What is mileage like to be?
Dolores Lunders (Dublin 15)
Mar 2013 Filed under: reliability
Is the 2004 Kia Carens a reliable MPV?
Hi there,
I'm planning to buy a car for our aupair. I saw a cheap Kia Carens (2004) I could buy from a dealer for €2,350. I'm wondering how economical and reliable this car is. I'm not sure Kia would have been as reliable then as it is now.
Alison Stone-Thompson (Wexford)
Mar 2013 Filed under: reliability
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