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Best small car for value and reliability?

What is the best small car on the market with respect to value and reliability?

Made;eome O'Sullivan (Limerick)

May 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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Thinking of buying a SEAT Ateca 1.4...

Hi guys,

Thinking of buying a 1.4 TSI petrol SEAT Ateca and trying to find a report on the engine configuration. I recently had a test drive in one and at one stage the engine indicated on the dash '2-cylinder mode' - not sure how that works!

Any direction on understanding this would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Robert

Robert Smyth (Wicklow)

May 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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Nissan Qashqai or SEAT Ateca petrol?

Hi guys,

My wife drives a Volkswagen Golf 1.4 petrol with 80,000km on the clock. Her work will be based in Naas from August this year. We're looking to upgrade her car, we don't reckon she warrants diesel and have narrowed it down to the Nissan Qashqai or SEAT Ateca (1.2 and 1.4). We have about €20k to put towards it (including what she'd get for the Golf). Reliability and running costs are important. We've had two kids since she bought the Golf so she's looking for something a bit roomier.

Which of the above would you say is the better option and is there anything else we should consider (she doesn't like the Golf SV)?

Much appreciated

Brendan Cullen (Knocklyon)

Apr 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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How noisy is the 1.0-litre Skoda Octavia?

Is the Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI petrol noisy if you maintain 120km/h on the motorway? Is the interior cabin quiet at both low and high speed?

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Graham Whelan (Cork)

Apr 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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Which SUV for kids with €30k to go for?

Good morning guys,

I need some advice on cars or SUVs! I am looking for a family vehicle as I have three kids under five. So that means car seats. I have a bad back so I need height and I need boot space for a buggy. My budget is €30k and I already have a Renault Grand Scenic that does the job, but is ugly to be honest. I live in Kildare and do drive on bad roads. I do have an option to buy in the UK and bring the car over, as well.

Can you recommend anything?

Thank you

Donna

Donna Phelan (Maynooth )

Apr 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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Have you reviewed the Hyundai Tucson?

Reviews of the Hyundai Tucson?

Carol Moore (Cork City )

Apr 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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Alternatives to the Golf GTD Estate?

Hi,

If possible please can you do a 'Five of the best' report for compact estate cars in Ireland? I desire and am ready to order a Volkswagen Golf GTD Estate as am currently on my second GTD, but need more space. I want to carry on the Golf GTD customer journey, but alas, this perfect solution for me and my family is 'not available in Ireland...' Therefore I need to look elsewhere so would appreciate your opinions if possible? It appears SEAT and Skoda have this category to themselves.

Martin Smith

Apr 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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What petrol car to replace my Corolla?

Hello there,

I currently drive a 1995 Toyota Corolla 1.3 petrol hatchback and spend about 70 to 75 Euro a week on petrol. I get about 440 miles from a full tank of petrol. I have thought about buying diesel, but am worried about high servicing costs. Could you recommend some very economical petrol cars that are the same size internally and as roomy as the Corolla.

Jimmy Smith, Newbridge

Jimmy Smith (Newbridge)

Dec 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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When does the new Skoda Octavia arrive?

Can you tell me when the updated 2017 Skoda Octavia will be offered for sale in Ireland?

Gerry Cummins (Limerick)

Jan 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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What does the Ford B-Max look like?

What does the Ford B-Max look like?

Ron Waller (Torrance)

Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing new car

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