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Does climate alter my Ford's value?
I have a 2009 Ford Fusion and the build data describes it as a 1.4 petrol manual Zetec with air conditioning. When I bought it the dealership described it as a Zetec Climate. What are the essential build differences between the two versions? And the valuation differences?
Peter WALTERS (Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes)
May 2017 Filed under: optional extras
Are dealer extras on a new car worth it?
Are the extras that dealers add to the price of cars actually necessary or beneficial? The last time I bought a car the dealer looked up the list price, added delivery charges and metallic paint/optional extras and that was the price you paid. Now in addition to all that there's a dealer seal and protect coating and step back insurance. Showroom sales staff really push these with a hard sell, but they can add €1,000 to €1,200 to the cost of a car. Question is, are they worth it?
Martin Moroney (Dublin)
Nov 2016 Filed under: optional extras
How to know if cars have parking sensors?
Hi there, I'm seeking the information about a car that does have parking sensors. It's hard to know which car does have parking sensors because I look up the link and does not tell me if there is or not.
Thanks very much for your help,
Noelle
Noelle Lee (Dublin)
May 2016 Filed under: optional extras
Differences between the Audi A3 models?
What are the differences between an Audi A3 SE and an Audi A3 Sport, year 2012?
Alison Mccarter (Londonderry)
Feb 2016 Filed under: optional extras
Explain the Honda Civic Tourer's suspension.
Can you explain the Honda Civic Tourer's suspension system?
Cormac Mac Carthy (Dublin)
Jun 2015 Filed under: optional extras
Are paddles standard on the Polo BlueGT?
Hi
Does the Polo 1.4 Blue GT DSG come with paddle gear changers? I know that the 1.2 90hp DSG doesn't. Is it possible to say, roughly, in percentage terms the likely insurance difference between these two models?
Many thanks (and happy new year)
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Jan 2016 Filed under: optional extras
How do the Golf Match and Highline differ?
Can you explain the difference between the Highline and Match specifications in the Volkswagen Golf?
Brian Dempsey
Apr 2014 Filed under: optional extras
My car doesn't have the options it's supposed to have. Help!
I recently bought a new Citroen C4 Picasso (semi-automatic). I informed the dealer a number of weeks ago that the car I bought did not have the rear parking sensors, which my model was supposed to have. The dealer has not responded to me on this issue but has informed me that he no longer has the dealership for Citroen. I would appreciate any advice on my way forward here in relation to who should I contact about this matter and how and in what way my warranty will be honoured.
GERARD O CONNOR (LIMERICK)
Mar 2014 Filed under: optional extras
Can I fit ambient lighting to my BMW 5 Series?
Is it easy to retrofit ambient lighting to the current (F10) BMW 5 Series, and would main dealers be able to do this?
Colm Fallon (Dublin)
Feb 2014 Filed under: optional extras
What does 'city steering' mean?
What does 'city steering' mean?
Victor Butler (Cork)
Dec 2013 Filed under: optional extras
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