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Is this Kia Carnival a good buy?
Would I have trouble with a 2007 Kia Carnival 2.9 diesel with 80,000km on the clock? When does the timing belt need replacing and are they reliable? Priced at €6,950 - is this fair?
Thanks
Dorothy Byrne (Dublin)
Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Will I need to pay VAT importing this Northern Ireland car?
Hi, just need some advice.
Thinking of purchasing a car from a Northern Irish dealer. The dealer classifies the car as used. It is a 2012 saloon with 3,830 miles (6,136 kilometres) on it and was registered in May 2012. On asking the history of the car as it has so low mileage, the dealer said the car was a UK car registered and used by the car manufacturer at their plant for use by its employees. VRT is payable but I'm assuming VAT is not payable as it's greater than six months old and is just over 6,000km. Just wanted opinions on whether VAT may be payable?
Many thanks
Ken Rea (Dublin 15)
Jun 2013 Filed under: VRT
With a budget of €6,000 is the Mazda3 a good choice?
Hi,
I have a budget of €6,000 and am looking at picking up a reliable saloon that has good boot space. I am looking at a 2006 Mazda3, but need some advice as to whether this is a good buy or not and what else I should be looking at. Most of my driving is in Dublin with the occasional trip to Mayo. Should I be looking at petrol or diesel? I don't really want to go above 1.7-litre as the tax will just be too much for me.
Thanks
Joe Harbourne (Dublin)
Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Will I buy a Toyota Prius?
Hi, I'm interested in a Toyota Prius T3 Hybrid 1.5 , from 2008, 41k mileage, one owner, selling for €8,950. Is that ok to buy? Thanks!
John Liu (Dublin)
Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Anything to worry about in the Peugeot 207 CC?
Are there any problems with the 2007 Peugeot 207 CC cabriolet 1.6 diesel? Any reason there are so few in Ireland?
Eamonn Connolly (Naas)
Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What is the value of my 2007 Ford Focus?
What is my 2007 Ford Focus worth with 156,000km on the clock? Timing belt just done, three new tyres, front wheel bearing right-hand side done, thinking of trading in or selling private.
Pat Haran (Athboy )
Jun 2013 Filed under: used car values
I'm thinking of buying a Porsche 944
Hi, I'm looking at a 1985 Porsche 944 S1; it has 77,000 miles on the clock. What should I be looking out for? Thanks
Ruairi Mc Carthy (Mullagh Co Cavan)
Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Why does the DSG gearbox cost double in Skoda's Superb?
Ever wonder why the DSG gearbox in the Skoda Superb is double the price of the Octavia's? I've asked the people in Skoda to explain why, but they ignored me...
Ben Dolan (Galway)
Jun 2013 Filed under: automatic
Is the Opel Insignia a good car?
Is the Opel Insignia a good car?
Eddie O Connor (Cork)
Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
What do I do about a leaky replaced engine?
I got a second hand engine put into my car about six weeks ago and now find that I have a couple of major oil leaks. Where do I stand with regard to warranty?
Thanks
Peter Murray (Dublin)
Jun 2013 Filed under: warranty
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