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When does the new Ford Focus arrive in Ireland?
Is the new Ford Focus 1.5 petrol with slight changes inside and out likely to be available in Ireland and if so when?
F D (Dublin)
Mar 2014 Filed under: future cars
Should I trade in my Peugeot 206 now or wait?
I have a 2003 Peugeot 206 that needs the guts of a €1,000 worth of work to keep it going and have €12k-14k put aside for an upgrade. The only thing stopping me trading in the Peugeot against a newer car is the fact my wife is learning to drive. Would I be better off putting the money into the 206, wait 6-9 months while my wife learns to drive as I'm worried she could damage the newer car?
Gary Eastwood (Dublin)
Feb 2014 Filed under: learner
How reliable is the original Hyundai Santa Fe?
Could you please tell me how reliable the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0-litre four-wheel drive is with 93,000 miles on the clock already?
L C (Corkscncun)
Feb 2014 Filed under: reliability
Would a 2007 Volvo XC90 be reliable to buy?
Would a 2007 Volvo XC90 be reliable to buy? This one has 112,000 miles on the clock.
Sue Roe
Feb 2014 Filed under: reliability
Is the Volvo XC90 our safest family bet with seven seats?
We are looking for a large, family SUV, preferably a Volvo XC90, as our priorities are space and safety. It needs to take two car seats and another person in the back, with space in the boot for a pushchair and shopping. Are there any other cars that would be on a par with the safety record of an XC90?
Sue Row
Feb 2014 Filed under: safety
What's the OMSP on Hyundai's new i40 Executive?
What is the original market value of the 2014 Hyundai i40 Executive?
Gerry Fox (Dublin)
Feb 2014 Filed under: VRT
How economical is the Toyota Yaris diesel?
I'm looking to downsize my car, and am leaning towards a Toyota Yaris 1.4 diesel. I do a lot of miles, and am a single mum, so need something reliable, with cheap tax and good economy. Can you tell me roughly the mpg I can expect from an 08 model?
Thanks
Dawn Higgins (Edenderry)
Feb 2014 Filed under: diesel
Would you recommend a Volkswagen Cross Polo?
Would you recommend a Volkswagen Cross Polo? I already drive a diesel Golf (2010). Thinking of downsizing as I'll be 74 this year.
Gerry Casey (Cork)
Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing new car
How much VRT would I pay on a nearly new Morgan?
Hello, can you tell me how much VRT would be due on a 2013 Morgan 4/4 with CO2 emissions of 143g/km and 4,000 miles on the clock? UK price is £31,000. I can't find anything on the VRT calculator and Revenue haven't as yet gotten back to me - asked them three weeks ago!!
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Mark Tiernan (Limerick)
Feb 2014 Filed under: VRT
I need a seven-seat MPV to replace my Merc estate...
Hi, my 1997 E 230 Mercedes estate just failed its NCT and I've decided not to put any more money into keeping it going. I am looking for a second hand, large seven-seater (for three kids and two dogs), with a budget of approx €6,000.
I want space, practicality, reliability and preferably low running costs. My preference would be Ford Galaxy (on reputation), but mileage in my price range tends to be high. French brands (Citroen C8, Peugeot 807 and Renault Espace) seem to review poorly. Hyundai Trajet maybe? SEAT Alhambra? Any others I should be considering? All advice gratefully received.
Richard, Dublin
Richard Butler (Dublin)
Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
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