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Will a broken boot lock fail the NCT?
I have a 2005 Ford Focus and my electronic key has broke - Initially we thought it just needed a battery but after getting this it still didn't work. We can open the doors manually but cannot find a way to open the boot manually. Do you have any idea how? Also, will this fail an NCT?
Thanks, Karen
Karen Hannon (Limerick )
Jun 2016 Filed under: NCT
Why is my Volkswagen Bora over-heating?
I have a a problem with my Volkswagen Bora 1.6 Comfortline. it seems to be whenever I accelerate it over heats and in the low gears it seems to lose power for a few moments and then get it back again. It could be a sensor but I am not quite sure and I could do with some advice please.
Robert Shinnick (Moylough )
Jun 2015 Filed under: fault
What's wrong with my Almera's steering?
I have a 2003 Nissan Almera and it has a new timing chain. It now drives fine for 15 minutes, then loses power and the power steering stops working. What could be the problem?
CIARA SCULLY
Jul 2015 Filed under: fault
Why do rear-drive cars get stuck in the snow?
Hi,
I understand why performance drivers like to separate power wheels and "steering" wheels, but why are rear-wheel drive cars much more likely to get stuck in snow and mud?
Many thanks
Philip
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Feb 2016 Filed under: miscellaneous
What is my 2011 Hyundai i30 worth?
What is my 2011 Hyundai i30 worth in spotless condition?
Michael Clancy (Ennis)
Jun 2016 Filed under: used car values
Is a toothed belt the same as a timing belt?
Hello,
I have a question about timing belts. I read somewhere that for new cars timing belts are called toothed belt. Is that true? I bought a 2009 Audi A4 2.0 TDI S line and have full service history. And the history says that toothed belt was changed at 109,831km. So now I don't know how to check if it was done or if I have to change the timing belt because now on my clock there's nearly 120,000km. Can I tell the garage to change the timing belt under warranty?
Regards, Evaldas
Evaldas Vasiliauskas (Kilkenny)
Feb 2016 Filed under: servicing
Will my car pass its NCT without rear wiper?
My rear wiper arm broke off and my car is due to its NCT. Somebody told me it will still pass its test without it. Is this true?
Patrick Mcnally (Mayo)
Feb 2016 Filed under: NCT
What's a good value for my Skoda Octavia?
What would be a reasonable trade in value of a 2011 Skoda Octavia 1.6 diesel with about 100,000km? There are a few dents on the body so I've been told it might need a full re-spray.
Thanks
S O'D (Limerick)
Jun 2016 Filed under: used car values
When will the new Ford Kuga be in Ireland?
When will the new facelifted Ford Kuga be available for order in the Republic of Ireland?
James Mc Loughlin (Cork)
Jun 2016 Filed under: future cars
I have up to €7,000 to buy a car with low costs.
Hi,
I am planning to buy a used car manufactured in 2008 or 2009 and my budget for this is between €6,000 and €7,000. Please suggest a good sedan that is worth driving for a period of six to eight years from now. I am not a person who commutes long distances in my day to day life. Probably I may travel 25,000-30,000km per year. I am looking forward to buying a car with low maintenance cost and fuel economy.
Thanks. Sebastian J.
Sebastian J (Galway)
Jun 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
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