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What's the whirring noise in my Ford Focus?

I have a six-year-old Ford Focus C-Max and there's a funny sort of whirring noise when driving. I mentioned it to the garage before I got the car serviced but they said it was nothing when I collected the car after service. My-son-in law reckons it is the bearings in the back left wheel. What do you think?

Thanks, Robbie.

Robert Wise (Dublin)

Feb 2014 Filed under: fault

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Is the Audi A6 timing belt or timing chain driven?

Is the Audi A6 timing belt or timing chain driven?

Craig Murray (Blackrock)

Jan 2014 Filed under: servicing

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When do I change my Corolla's timing chain?

I have a 2007 Toyota Corolla. Need to know when to replace the timing chain - it has 98,000km on it.

Jose A

Feb 2014 Filed under: servicing

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Will I find a BMW X3 18d underpowered?

Hello, I would like to know if there is a big difference between the BWM X3 20d and the BMW X3 18d. I currently drive a BMW 520d and am thinking of changing to the X3 next year, but am worried if I pick the 18d I may find it underpowered.

What do you think? Thanks.

Jenny Cullen (Cork)

Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing new car

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Skoda Superb Greenline: good family car?

Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI Greenline: are they a good family car and economical to run?

Mike G (Cork)

Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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What brand makes the quietest cars?

Hi there. What common brands of cars are the quietest inside? In this country and with modern car engines, that means mainly mitigation of and insulation from road noise, I suppose.

Regards David

David Taylor (Ennis)

Feb 2014 Filed under: miscellaneous

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Should I stay away from the Espace and this older Discovery?

I need a second hand seven seater. Have seen a 2005 Renault Grand Espace automatic petrol, 95k miles, leather priced at €3,850. Fallen in love with a 2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5-litre, auto, diesel, leather, 150k miles too. Price €5,250. Would I be crazy to go for Land Rover? Difference in tax isn't too big. Two trustworthy mechanics told me Renault give expensive problems but didn't ask about Land Rover!

Susan Ryan (Dublin IRL)

Feb 2014 Filed under: reliability

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I want to know everything about the Dahaitsu Terios.

I want to know everything about the Dahaitsu Terios 1.5

Olukemi Adelekun (Galway)

Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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What's the 2.0-litre TDCi Mondeo like?

I'm thinking of buying a 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre diesel with 69,000 miles on the clock. I need to know are they good engines and troublefree?

Thanks, Noel

Noel Power (Foulksmills)

Feb 2014 Filed under: reliability

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How much is my Volvo S60 worth?

What is the trade-in value of a 2006 Volvo S60 with two owners, 140,000km on the clock?

Eamonn Maguire (Dublin)

Feb 2014 Filed under: used car values

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