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Is the 2007 MINI Clubman Cooper a good purchase?

Is the 2007 MINI Clubman Cooper a good purchase and what would I have to look out for?

Paul White (Cork City)

Jan 2014 Filed under: reliability

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Will an ex-insurance company car be ok?

I am looking at a car in Northern Ireland. Its previous owner was MIS Insurance and it was apparently given as relief car when accidents occur. Any experience on buying these cars subsequently? What problems arise if any?

JJ, Waterford

Jim Gran (Waterford)

Jan 2014 Filed under: insurance

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Do you agree the new Mazda3 is a good replacement for my BMW?

I am changing car; I have a BMW 318 at present but the new one is quite pricey! I have test driven the BMW 1 Series, an Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf Highline and a Mazda3. Whilst they are all fine cars I found the Mazda very good value and an excellent drive. Can you comnent?

Brendan from Dublin

Brendan Foley (Dublin)

Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing new car

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How reliable is the 1.6 HDi Peugeot 407?

Is the 2008 Peugeot 1.6 Solaire diesel reliable?

Ahasan Ali

Jan 2014 Filed under: reliability

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What's a 2008 Astra valued at here?

What would a 2008 1.7 Vauxhall Astra Life with 100,000 miles be valued at?

J Taylor (Leitrim)

Jan 2014 Filed under: used car values

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What are the taxes on charging electric cars?

What does the ESB charge per kilowatt hour for electricity to plug-in electric cars? And is the tax charge on this the same as for petrol or diesel fuel? And if not, why not?

Alan Wilkes (Wicklow)

Jan 2014 Filed under: electric cars

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Would I be mental to buy the last of the Saab 9-5s?

I love the shape and image of the Saab 9-5 and the fact that they can be picked up for a song in the UK. Apart from the fact that they are now defunct and the resale value is thusly affected, are there any disadvantages to buying one?

Paul Campbell (Irishtown)

Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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What are the pros and cons of the BMW 3 Series Coupé?

Hi, what are the pros and cons of the BMW 320Ci SE Coupé?

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Jaro Hrabovsky

Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is the Mazda2 economical petrol wise?

Is the Mazda2 economical petrol wise?

Eileen O Connor (Sligo)

Jan 2014 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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Petrol or diesel when it comes to a Hyundai Tucson?

I am interested in buying a 2005 or 2006 Hyundai Tucson. Which would be a better buy, a petrol or diesel> And are they reliable?

L C (Corkscncun)

Jan 2014 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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