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Ok to buy a 2008 Mondeo 1.8 TDCi?
Hi,
I am considering buying a 2008 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCi Zetec with 200,000km on the clock for €8,500. Just wondering are they generally a reliable car and are there any common issues to watch for?
Regards Joseph
Joseph Gallagher (Galway)
Jan 2013 Filed under: reliability
Average price for an older Opel Astra?
Hello there!
I would like to ask what was the average price for an 1998 Opel Astra hatchback in 2011? I need an answer to prove I sold it at a good price (the buyer paid €600).
Klaudyna Biesaga (Cavan)
Jan 2013 Filed under: used car values
Help me choose the right BMW X3...
What concerns should I have with buying a BMW X3 manual as opposed to automatic? What would you consider pluses and minuses to be of the X3 two-wheel drive?
Dermot Walsh (Dublin)
Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
Does this 2008 Touran sound good to you?
2008 VW Touran with 102,000km on the clock, full service history etc, 1.4 TSI engine: decent car?
Eric Coyne (Cork)
Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What's up with my Ford Focus spec?
I have a 2016 Ford Focus Titanium with no DRLs. My mate has one with them. Mine has keyless entry while his has a touch handle thing. They are the same age and model. When yoou look on the Ford website for spec it says DRLs as standard. Why are mine missing? Puzzled!
Many thanks
Steven Hodgson (Manchester )
Mar 2018 Filed under: optional extras
Panoramic roof in a Renault Scenic ok?
I am considering buying a Renault Grand Scenic Limited. I have had several Scenics and my experience has always been good. But I am wondering is the panoramic sunroof likely to be a source of problems?
Brendan Scully (Dublin)
Apr 2018 Filed under: bodywork
How to keep my Mercedes charged up?
Hi,
I have a 2017 C-Class Mercedes (C 300) that I keep in Spain for when I visit. As it's one of these modern cars permanently connected to the internet, the battery only lasts 4-5 weeks. As I don't have any means to keep it charged, would it do any harm if I disconnected one of the battery cables to keep the battery charged up?
Philip
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Apr 2018 Filed under: electrics
How to sort insurance with US experience?
How do I insure my wife who has been driving on a USA licence for the last year, but is now transitioning to a learner permit as is required by the law in Ireland? Insurance underwriters don't seem to be able to flex to someone who has 17 years driving experience, has been driving an Audi A6 legally for a year, but now is mandated to hold a learner's permit until the mandatory 12 lessons and test is passed.
Paul Schneider (Dublin)
Apr 2018 Filed under: insurance
Can I buy a new Mitsubishi Lancer?
Hi,
Would it be a mistake to buy a new Mitsubishi Lancer, as I read that production would not be continued and parts might not be available?
F D (Dublin)
May 2018 Filed under: parts
Timing belt change on 2008 Mazda3?
Hi,
I live in Norvay and I'm going to buy a 2008 Mazda3 diesel model and I wonder if this car has a timing chain or belt and what are the intervals for this. Is it different in Nordic countries or the same worldwide?
Jan Olsen (FOLDFJORDEN)
Jun 2018 Filed under: servicing
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