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Which new car on PCP for around €25k?
Hi, I am looking to buy a new car on PCP. Budget is around €25k. I have looked at family options like the Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Golf and Mazda3. Also on my shortlist is the Audi A1. Can you please advise which of these is the best bet?
Please suggest any other car that I can look at.
Rahul Nair (Dublin)
Feb 2017 Filed under: choosing new car
Thinking of importing a MINI Cooper.
Thinking of importing a MINI Cooper from the UK. What are the main things to look out for, known MINI problems etc? The car will be in the region of 2005 to 2008 in age. Will there be much difference in the spec of an English car compaired to the Irish car?
Thanking you
Noel Eaves (Co Laois)
Feb 2017 Filed under: importing
I'm looking for a high-up diesel auto...
Currently driving a Peugeot 2008 diesel automatic. Love it, but need a slightly higher car again - still diesel automatic. My passenger has a disability and needs easier access. Don't need larger car just higher car. I like the Ford EcoSport, but the diesel version is not automatic. It appears slightly higher than the 2008. Something along that line and price bracket would suit me if it were available. Otherwise I will have to return to a Peugeot 3008 diesel automatic, which I had some years ago, but felt it was too large. Did not have to take disabled passenger at that stage.
Yvonne O'Dwyer (Kilkenny)
Feb 2017 Filed under: choosing new car
What is a 'VAT-qualifiying vehicle'?
What is a 'VAT-qualifiying vehicle'?
Paul Holmes (Hillside Greystones)
Feb 2017 Filed under: taxation
Which SUV for up to €40,000?
Can you recommend a reliable economical SUV type car? I have a budget of €30-40 thousand, looking at an Audi Q5 or Q3. Is there any other car in that class and price bracket similar?
William Neale (Dublin)
Feb 2017 Filed under: choosing new car
Can you help with a 2012 Audi A4?
Hi, would like to thank you for your advice in the past. Would like your opinion on a 2012 Audi A4. Reliability issues, 120hp vs 143hp, space vs. Passat etc.
Thanking you in advance
Cyril Cleere (Kilkenny)
Feb 2017 Filed under: choosing used car
Can the Volvo V70 fit three child seats?
Hi,
We would appreciate your help regarding our doubts. We are parents of two children aging four and six, and expecting number three in July. We are considering buying a 2016 Volvo V70 with integrated booster seets. Do you have experience in installing infant and other size child seet in between the boosters? All other aspects of this car are great for big families and we hope that it would fit.
Thank you in advance.
Sincerely, Jakov
Jakov Ivankovic (Zagreb)
Feb 2017 Filed under: child or baby seats
Which is the best seven-seat car?
I am planning to buy a seven-seat car; which is the best?
Paul S (Limerick)
Feb 2017 Filed under: choosing new car
Will my SsangYong's engine ever be right?
Hi,
I sent my SsangYong Acton into the garage on Dec 20th as the fuel injectors needed to come out. I have rang every week since then and there's always an excuse... So last week I had it out with the manager and he admitted that one of the injectors disintegrated into the engine! Now the engine has been taken apart. I am not being charged any extra, but it's just the length of time (now eight weeks) I'm waiting> Will they get it back working again?
Fiona Blackburn (Gorey)
Feb 2017 Filed under: fault
Which saloon to get with under €12,000?
Hi,
Looking to buy a second hand saloon car for under €12k. Do about 10-15k km per year. Decent sized engine, four doors and fuel efficient and wanted to buy something other than the usual boring Toyota or Nissan! Any advice?
Thanks Michael
Michael Doran (Dublin)
Feb 2017 Filed under: choosing used car
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