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Would a small new estate suit us?
We have two small kids. We live in the city but like to go camping in the summer. Can you recommend a car suitable for city driving but still with enough room to carry camping equipment? We currently have a Mazda5 diesel, but the DPF gives us trouble due to us doing mainly short journeys. I was thinking of a petrol estate such as Fabia Combi or a petrol Corolla. Any suggestions please ?
Ray Mehigan (Limerick)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
My Yaris Hybrid's brakes are grinding. Why?
I drive a 2015 Toyota Yaris Hybrid and there's a grinding noise when braking. It's very annoying. Have you come across this before?
David Lith (Dublin)
Mar 2016 Filed under: brakes
How much VRT to pay on a £595 car?
What is the amount of VRT I would have to pay buying a car from the North of Ireland worth £595?
Paul Darc (Dublin)
Feb 2016 Filed under: importing
What's the Ford Galaxy 1.6 TDCi like?
What is the 2012 Ford Galaxy Zetec 1.6 TDCi like? Is the engine strong enough?
Gerry
Gerry Lee (Sligo)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
If a car has been off the road, is tax due?
My daughter has a SsangYong Rexton she has not been using, but did not declare it off the road. There is no road tax on it for about two years. She would like to sell the car. Would she be liable for the tax?
Wendy Quirke (Cork)
Feb 2016 Filed under: taxation
Is a new Fiat 500L worth a look?
Is the Fiat 500L worth a look?
Offer of €5k scrappage at the moment and looking to change car. Currently have 2004 Ford Focus C-Max and three kids.
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Donal
Donal ODea (Dublin)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Do early Ford Kas rust?
True or false that the pre-2010 Ford Ka's metal is very prone to rusting?
Catherine Dalton (Dublin)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Mad to buy a high-mileage Nissan Navara?
Hi there,
I'm hoping to bid at auction on a 2006 Nissan Navara with 300,000km on the clock. I have been to see the car. Starts on the first turn, engine sounds great and everything works as it should as far as I can tell (I'm not a mechanic). No warning lights on start up. I guess I'm asking if I'm mad to buy with such high mileage?
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Robert Harris (Dublin )
Feb 2016 Filed under: mileage
I need a new car to accommodate my mum.
Hi,
I'm planning on buying a new car to accommodate my elderly mother. She has arthritis in her knees and has limited mobility in her lower limbs. She's 5'5" and uses two sticks, but I also need room for a wheelchair. I originally thought a higher car, e.g. an SUV, but they are too high for her. I'd appreciate any advice or car recommendations.
Regards
Orla Curran
Orla Curran (Galway )
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Santa Fe or Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Hi,
I need a commercial 4x4 for towing and general business use. I've narrowed it down to the Hyundai Santa Fe or the Land Rover Discovery Sport. Which is the better 4x4 in terms of economics, comfort and resale value
Eoin
Eoin Bara (Dublin)
Feb 2016 Filed under: commercial vehicle
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