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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
What is the best SUV for families?
What is the best SUV for families?
Kim Spendlove (South Circular Road)
Feb 2017 Filed under: choosing new car
Can I import a seven-seat commercial?
Hi,
In terms of importing a Land Rover Discovery that has a commercial classification in the UK already, but has seven seats - what needs to be done in terms of conversion?
Mark Quinn (Dublin)
Feb 2017 Filed under: commercial vehicle
I have a reappearing dent in my Peugeot!
I have a 151 Peugeot 5008 that I got last June a year old. The car had a dent on the boot just above the number plate. The dealer got a man to push the dent out and it looked really well. In December I noticed the dent had reappeared. The dealer wants the same guy to push this dent out. I am happy with this, however, I am concerned that in six months time the dent will reappear. Is there anything else that can be done to strengthen the door from behind. I was talking to the dent guy and he seems a bit worried about doing anything from behind (I suppose from a warranty point of view).
Thanks
Liam Mc Grath (Portarlington)
Feb 2017 Filed under: bodywork
How reliable is the Volvo V50?
How reliable is the 2012 Volvo V50?
Bob Skillington (Cork City)
Feb 2017 Filed under: reliability
Will my UK import have a warranty?
Seriously thinking of buying a 2016 Audi A6 in U.K. For lots of reasons, money saving been the main factor. If I buy from a main dealer on a relatively new car will I have a warranty? Also, should I haggle on displayed priced cars? Any help appreciated.
David O'Connor (Wexford )
Feb 2017 Filed under: importing
Petrol or diesel Golf for my mileage?
Trying to decide between a Volkswagen Golf 1.4 petrol and the diesel 1.6, both 2010: the petrol has 44k miles on the clock and diesel 50k miles. I've been told that unless you do high mileage the petrol might be the better option.
Gerry Manning
Feb 2017 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel
Would an electric car work for us?
Hi there,
My wife drives a 2005 Toyota RAV4 1.8 petrol. Over a year ago she changed jobs from a 6km commute to one with a 48km commute each way. This is half motorway and then mainly country roads. This coupled with kid taxi duties means she does nearly 650km a week (Mon to Fri) and spends around €75 a week on petrol. I do 900km a week and already have a car loan for a diesel car.
So my question is, an electric car feasible for someone with that commute and no option to charge at work, except for probably emergencies, and monthly repayments must be €300 or less? Which I assume means that the new Ioniq and new Leaf are out of reach.
David Delaney (Kells)
Feb 2017 Filed under: electric cars
What do you think of the BMW 640d?
What is your expert opinion of the BMW 640d Coupe? I'm thinking of buying a 2016 model.
Paul Tyrrell (Wexford)
Feb 2017 Filed under: choosing used car
I have €6,000 for a compact MPV...
Hi,
I am thinking of buying a Ford C-Max, but I do not know which one: 1.8 TDCi: I have heard of problems with cutting out and also problems with common rail; or 1.6 petrol Zetec, but the problem then is economy is less and it's an old engine.
I do about 10.000 miles a year. If these are no good can you recommend something else?
I want to spend about €6,000.
Thanks for your time
Andy Wood (Barking Essex)
Feb 2017 Filed under: choosing used car
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