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What's the Mazda3 hatchback like?

I'm thinking of buying a 2010 1.6 d Mazda3 Sport five-door hatch. Is it any good and anything to look out for when testing?

David Lacey (Tipperary)

Sep 2012 Filed under: reliability

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Why are the brakes rattling on my Opel Astra GTC?

I have a 2012 Opel Astra GTC with a rattle from the brake caliper at low speeds and revs. What should I do?

M Mullins (Ennis)

Sep 2012 Filed under: brakes

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How do I find out the salvage value of my Mitsubishi Colt?

My 2007 Mitsubishi Colt CZC 1.5 has just been deemed unrepairable by the insurance company. I now have the option of keeping the car and trying to get the salvage value myself or surrendering the car and accepting a cheque minus the salvage value. Question is where do I find the salvage value?

Michelle Timmons (Trim, Co. Meath)

Apr 2012 Filed under: insurance

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How economical is a 2005 Toyota Avensis?

What mpg does a 1.8 petrol 2005 Toyota Avensis return?

Joe Meehan (Limerick )

Sep 2012 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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What's the best engine in the Volkswagen Golf?

Which is the best all round engine in the Volkswagen Golf?

John Lawlor (Dublin)

Sep 2012 Filed under: choosing new car

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What's the tax on a BMW 520d?

How much road tax will I pay on a 2009 BMW 520d or a similar 2010 model?

Colm Costello (Dublin)

Sep 2012 Filed under: taxation

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Can you get a four-wheel drive BMW 3 Series?

Does the BMW 3 Series have four-wheel drive?

Maria Jackson (Co Dublin)

Sep 2012 Filed under: choosing new car

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How do I find the crankshaft sensor on a BMW 316ti?

How do I find an get a crankshaft sensor off a BMW 316ti?

Simon Beckley (County Durham)

Aug 2012 Filed under: electrics

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Is a back-fire normal in the MINI Cooper S?

Why does our 2008 MINI Cooper S back-fire and is it normal to do so?

Shane Hickey (Dalkey Co Dublin)

Jul 2012 Filed under: fault

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Can you clarify the Dacia Duster pricing?

Hi, in your test drive you qoted Dacia Duster 4x4 at €14,900 for the 4x4. It's €18,900 I believe. Can you please clarify?

Stan Bytheway (Cork)

Sep 2012 Filed under: new car ordering

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