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Can you recommend a new automatic SUV?

Hi - in choosing a new automatic SUV to buy, what make / model would you recommend. Where possible, engine size to be less than 2 litres (1.9 fine) for insurance purposes. Indifferent as to petrol / diesel

John McCormack

Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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What's the best MPV for under €8,000?

What is the best MPV available for under €8,000? It can be either a five-seater (C-Max) or the full seven-seater. My priorities are reliability and fuel economy.

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James Behan (Dublin)

May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is the Nissan Almera reliable?

Is the Nissan Almera a good car? I have heard you could have a lot of problems with them.

Sean Brown

May 2013 Filed under: reliability

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Is Dacia launching a new MPV?

Will Dacia launch a seven-seater in Ireland?

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Peadar Cois (Dublin)

Apr 2013 Filed under: future cars

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Can you help me find a economical car for under €7,000?

I am looking for an economical used car for under €7,000. I do about 15,000 miles per year with a 40km round trip daily commute in city traffic so fuel economy is important - I am thinking diesel. I have two kids under seven so need space for those (although I have considered a roof box for them - imagine the peace!!!). In seriousness though safety is a factor - boot space not so important. Don't want to go over a 1.6-litre; what should I be looking at? Please help...

Lisa Crowe (Dublin)

Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is my Golf worth anything in scrap?

Hi. I have a 1999 Volkswagen Golf that failed its NCT last week. The cost of getting it fixed is too high so I want to buy a new car. How much can I get to scrap my car?

Pippa Robertson

Apr 2013 Filed under: scrappage

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Which 1.4-litre car for €1,200?

What's the best car I could buy for €1,200? Around 1.4-litre.

Paul Knowd

Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Can I rely on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport?

Any common problems with Mitsubishi's 2005 Pajero Sport? I need it for trailer work.

Stephanie Bray (Navan)

Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Do the batteries in the Lexus GS 450h need to be replaced?

Do the batteries in the Lexus GS 450h hybrid need replacing? Will there be a big expense in the near future?

Tony Higgins (Tralee)

Apr 2013 Filed under: warranty

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Is the BMW 3 Series a good buy?

I am thinking of buying a BMW 3 series 1.6, either 2006 or 2007. Love the car but have been a little put off by horror stories of repair bills being astronomical. Mileage on the 2006 is 80,000 miles. Mileage on the 2007 is 50,000. What would be a good price for both and is the BMW worth it (are the scare stories true?)?

Thanks a million.

Stephen Bruce (Blackrock)

Apr 2013 Filed under: reliability

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