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Can you help me to find a cheap to tax car for under €7,000?

What would be the best car to go for within a price range of €6,000 - €7,000 with a low tax rate?

Sandra Doran (Dublin)

Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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I need a small car to carry a bike please!

What is the best small-engined car for carrying a bike? I looking to buy my first car so am conscious of insurance costs.

Sue Murphy (Dublin)

Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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What roomy, economical car can I get for €5,500?

I have about €5,500 to spend on a secondhand car. I would like something roomy but economical - 1.6-litre max. What do you recommend?

Noel Grier (Dublin)

Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Anything to look out for on a 2002 Mercedes C 180?

I'm thinking of buying a 2002 Mercedes-Benz C 180. Any major problems with this model?

Frank Lenehan (Lusk)

Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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What do you think of the Nissan Tiida?

2008-09 Nissan Tiida: what should I look out for? How reliable, spacious and good is it as a second family car?

Alan Trayer (Naas)

Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Should I go for a Skoda to replace my Golf?

I currently drive a 2009 Volkswagen Golf and am looking for something a bit bigger. I'm six-foot five and my problem is that, with the driver's seat in the correct position for me, you cannot fit our rear facing baby seat, or the first forward facing seat behind me. The only option is to place them on the passenger side, which leaves my older daughter sitting behind me, with her knees in my back, resulting in pins and needles for her and and an uncomfortable drive for me. The other issue is that the frame of the buggy takes up all the boot space, leaving no space for the weekly shop, or for luggage etc. I know the Skoda Superb has miles of leg room, and boot space but are there any other cars I should be looking at? I have always driven diesel and would prefer to stick with it, so I think 2009 would be best in terms of tax and getting two years before the next NCT. A lot of the Skodas on Carzone.ie seem to have huge mileage; what would you consider excessive for a 2009 car?

John Maher (Ennis)

Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Mazda RX-8: what should I look out for?

What should I be looking out for if I was to buy a Mazda RX-8?

John Hayes (Newmarket-on-fergus)

Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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What should I look for on Opel Frontera?

Opel/Vauxhall Frontera 2.2 diesel: I'm buying secondhand. What things should I look out for?

Danny Murphy (Blessington)

Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Has the 2004 Toyota Avensis a smooth ride?

Has the 2004 Toyota Avensis a smooth ride?

Paul King (Lancing)

Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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With €20,000 what family car will we upgrade to?

We are upgrading our car as we have a baby with another on the way. My current car is an Audi A3 Sportback. What can you recommend? Our budget is about €20,000 including trade-in and we cover about 15,000 kilometres per year commuting.

Gillian O Riordan O Riordan (Cork )

Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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