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What do you think of the Audi A1?

What do you think of Audi A1? I've a 2002 BMW 316i that costs me a lot on parts and labour and petrol and am thinking of buying a 2011-2012 Audi A1, as I want a smaller car, preferably diesel, that doesn't cost too much to run.

Susanne Lally (Galway)

Oct 2012 Filed under: choosing new car

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Help me choose my BMW or Audi!

I'm looking to spend up to €8,000 on car. I'm torn between the Audi A4 TDI S line (2005 and up), E90 BMW 320d (2005 and up) and the E46 BMW 320Cd (2004 -2006). Wondering what the pros and cons of all three cars are and which would be the best choice. Or would those models in petrol be better again?

Sean Pidgeon (Dublin)

Oct 2012 Filed under: choosing used car

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Should we worry about high mileage for a first car?

My 22-year-old daughter is buying her first car with a budget of €3,000. Is this a sufficient budget? We are looking at the usual websites but most cars have high mileage. Should we be overly concerned with high mileage?

Nuala Ryan (Dublin)

Oct 2012 Filed under: learner

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Does my 2008 Ford Focus TDCi have a timing belt?

Foes my 2008 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi have a timing belt? If so, when should it be changed?

Ger Glynn (Clare)

Oct 2012 Filed under: servicing

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Does the Skoda Superb come in 'soft roader' guise?

Can we get the Skoda Superb in 'Outdoor' guise, and if so, how much extra?

Liam Kelly (Clare)

Oct 2012 Filed under: choosing new car

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Does my Mondeo Estate have a timing belt or chain?

Does my 2002 Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0-litre TDCi have a cambelt or chain?

Sharon Wyatt (Taunton)

Oct 2012 Filed under: servicing

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Will an airbag light mean failed NCT?

I have a Lexus GS 300 (95 reg) with an airbag light always on. Does this mean it well fail its next NCT test? Thanks

Adrian Scanlon

Oct 2012 Filed under: NCT

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What do you think of this Ford Fiesta?

I've found a 2002 Ford Fiesta with 87,000 kilometres on the clock. It's a 1.2-litre engine, timing belt done, looks and drives great, it's from a garage and well looked after. It has a Donegal registration, but came from Scotland at some stage. The car will be used as a second car to do light driving. I would be grateful for your expert opinion.

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David Foran (Dingle)

Oct 2012 Filed under: choosing used car

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How much is a 2005 auto Honda Jazz worth?

How much is a 2005 auto Honda Jazz worth?

Sadiya Faisal (Mullingar)

Oct 2012 Filed under: used car values

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What's the 2008 Kia Sorento like?

I am interested in a 2008 Kia Sorento. I have been told by a mechanic he would never buy a Kia or Hyundai as they are substandard and Japanese cars are way better. We are aware it has a big engine (which we don't need to be honest), but we can't find a car we both like for approximately €10k and this seems to be the compromise position. Have you a view on the Kia Sorento, as all my online research has made me quite positive about it, but the mechanic I was speaking to is worrying me? We are down to one car so prompt response appreciated.

Sinead Oboyle (Dublin)

Oct 2012 Filed under: choosing used car

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