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How much to privately tax a Nissan Navara?

How much to tax Nissan Navara privately in Ireland for a year?

Patrick Cahill (Wicklow )

Jun 2020 Filed under: taxation

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Looking for used electric or hybrid SUV...

Hi,

I am in the market for second hand car and would like to buy a small hybrid or electric SUV; what would you suggest? I am very confused as there are so many different cars out there now. I have been looking at the CH-R and Kona Electric, but think they are overpriced. Do you think now is a good time to buy or should I wait?

Catherine, Dublin

CATHERINE OCONNOR (DALKEY)

Jun 2020 Filed under: choosing used car

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How to verify my car has been scrapped?

I have just passed an old car over to a scrappage company. I am now becoming concerned that the scrapper does not have a legitimate permit. The company owner collected the car from my house and signed the registration document, which he asked me to countersign and post off to the vehicle reg. offices in Shannon (to notify change of ownership). I still have the registration document. What should I do?

BRIAN MURPHY (Furbo)

Jun 2020 Filed under: scrappage

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Used Avensis or Passat for 25k a year?

I do on average 25,000km a year. Live in the country. I have a choice between 142 1.6 Volkswagen Passat (246,000km, €8,800), 142 1.6 VW Passat (180,000km, €9,500), 131 2.0 Toyota Avensis (198,000km €8,950) or 2012 2.0 Avensis (146,000km €8,000).

Advice welcome

James McDonagh (Curry)

Jun 2020 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is my Tucson clutch covered by warranty?

Is my 2016 Tucson clutch covered by warranty?

Martin Moore (Dublin)

May 2020 Filed under: warranty

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When to change my Kuga's cambelt?

Hi,

I've just bought a Ford Kuga 2.0-litre TDCi AWD and it's done 67,000 miles and it's a 2010; do I need to change the cambelt and if so any idea of price please?

Julian

Julian Pufftt (Oxfordshire )

May 2020 Filed under: servicing

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Do I need to change my Kuga's belt again?

Hi,

I changed all the belts of my Ford Kuga 2.5 at 200,000km; I'd just like to know if they must be changed at 400,000km? I only do 20,000km a year.

Thanks

Francisco Bettencourt (Meyerton)

Jun 2020 Filed under: servicing

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How much power still in a 30-year-old car?

What would be the current power rating of a car engine, 30 years old, originally 158hp?

Joseph Grima

Jun 2020 Filed under: performance

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Looking for a Mazda2 colour code...

I've got a silver 2005 Mazda2. I'm looking for a colour code please.

Joe Green (Cork)

Jun 2020 Filed under: paintwork

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When to change my Astra 1.4's timing belt?

Hi,

When should I change the timing belt on an my 2003 Opel Astra 1.4? I've been told figures ranging from 40,000- to 100,000 miles so really need to get a definitive answer.

Thanks

Garry

Garry Zancanaro (Ballinasloe)

Jun 2020 Filed under: servicing

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