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What do you think of the new Toyota RAV4?

What do you think of the new RAV4 from Toyota (the diesel) and what about alternatives?

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Martin Smythe (Roscommon )

Mar 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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When will the Volkswagen T-Cross arrive?

Hi, I saw a picture of a T-Cross Breeze at the Geneva Motor Show, a convertible version, which I believe is based on the Volkswagen Polo platform. Have you any idea when either the hard top or soft top version might become available?

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Philip Donegan (Ballina)

Mar 2016 Filed under: future cars

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My 2015 Qashqai has an unwanted vibration.

I have a 2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 diesel. Recently there is a severe vibration from the passenger side front of the car on standing idle. It disappears after a slight rev on the engine is applied. Would appear the car body is lightly built and the diesel engine vibrates the engine mountings. Is this a common fault and or have you had other queries similar to this on the Qashqai?

William Neale (Dublin)

Mar 2016 Filed under: warranty

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Should Mazda replace my car's clutch bearing?

The clutch bearing has failed on my 2014 Mazda3 with 34000km on the clock. Should I expect Mazda to replace this free of charge?

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Dublin

John Lester (Dublin)

Apr 2016 Filed under: warranty

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How much is my low-mileage Fiesta worth?

If I was to trade in my 2001 Ford Fiesta with just 29,800 miles on the clock, how much would I get?

Pauline Lennon (Bettystown Co Meath)

May 2016 Filed under: used car values

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Can I not use scrappage if car won't start?

Hi.

We are seriously considering scrapping a Fiat Cinquecento that we have owned from new. The car's NCT is due in August, it's taxed etc. have been to a dealership (Hyundai) who have given it the thumbs up. However, today, the car has just stopped and won't start, may be electrics or a new battery. Would this mean the car can now not be scrapped?

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Neil

Neil Farrell (Dublin)

May 2016 Filed under: scrappage

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How long will a Toyota Previa MPV last?

What is a reasonable amount of time we should expect a Toyota Previa to last? Considering buying a 2004 model (2.0-litre engine) with 231,000 miles on the clock for €2,500. Is that a decent deal?

Gary Betts (Galway City)

May 2016 Filed under: reliability

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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.

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Noelle

Noelle Lee (Dublin)

May 2016 Filed under: optional extras

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