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Which car is best for motorway driving?
Hi,
I am currently driving a 2005 Toyota Yaris 1.0-litre. Now I am planning to upgrade to a bigger car since I will be driving regularly on the motorway. My budget is around €3,500. What cars can you suggest that are comfortable to drive for longer distances? I have Suzuki SX4, Mazda3 and Skoda Octavia in mind.
Thanks in advance
Hago
Hariprasad Govindharajan (Shannon)
Feb 2018 Filed under: choosing new car
Does a 2015 Focus have parking sensors?
Does a 2015 Ford Focus Zetec 125 Powershift five-door automatic have rear parking sensors?
Rob Wegg (St Austell)
Feb 2018 Filed under: parking
Which of these 2010 SUVs to go for?
Hi,
What would you choose betweeen 2010 Volvo XC90, Audi Q7 and Land Rover Discovery? Reliability; safety; and family functionality are the main criteria. I know all would have high running and service costs in particular the Disco and Q7. Image isn't important to me! I have 16, 15 and 6-year-olds and new baby soon, and a nutcase of a labrador havs to be accomodated!
Many thanks
Justin Patrick McElwee (Sligo)
Feb 2018 Filed under: choosing used car
What's up with my Freelander's window?
Why won't the rear window on my Land Rover Freelander stay closed?
Mark Kavanagh (Dublin)
Feb 2013 Filed under: fault
Are our Citroen repair bills reasonable?
Dear all,
I bought a 2006 Citroen C3 two years ago (paid €5.6K, one owner, low mileage) and noticed recently that it was slipping out of gear when in first. Having had the garage look at it, they said the gearbox would need to be replaced fully (costing approx €1,000). It is also leaking coolant and needs the head gasket replaced. Total estimated bill approx €1,500-2,000. Is this reasonable? Are we right to be annoyed as the car has only 64,000km on it?
Thanks in advance
Maria in Cork
Maria V
Feb 2013 Filed under: repair
Tell me about petrol Skoda timing belts...
How reliable are the timing belts on the 2015 Skoda Octavia 1.2 petrol TSI? How often should they be changed? Any issues with timing belt on new 1.0 TSI?
James Barry (Dublin)
Feb 2018 Filed under: servicing
I need a larger car for my golfing needs!
I currently drive a 2008 Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion. I would like to change to a car that is higher off the ground. I need a boot big enough to hold golf club and caddy, but not looking for a big expensive SUV. Does the new Golf fit with these conditions? I also would like an automatic; what makes do you recommend please?
Kind regards
Angela
Angela Osullivan (Wicklow)
Feb 2018 Filed under: choosing new car
Is a high-mileage Skoda Octavia ok?
Would a 2005 Skoda Octavia diesel with 290,000km on the clock still be a good buy? The car is in excellent condition body-wise and has had the timing belt changed twice as well as the clutch and turbo done. It drives very well and I am told they are very economical. If it is looked after will it do up to 500K kilometres or more?
Mark O'Sullivan (Dublin)
Feb 2013 Filed under: mileage
Which premium compact used estate?
Which diesel estate from the mid-'00's - Volkswagen Golf (Comfortline), Volvo V50 SE, or Audi A4 - is the most reliable and easiest/cheapest to get parts for/maintain?
Thanks!
Peter Wilson (Meath)
Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
BMW 520d or 320d do you think?
2007 BMW 520d Automatic (LCI model) or 2006 BMW 320d Automatic (saloon)?
Sandra Fairbrother (Dublin)
Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
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