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Which higher up car to go for like my Corolla?

I own a 2007 Toyota Corolla Terra and I am thinking of changing. I would like a car that is higher off the ground, like the new Hyundai Tucson, but not that big. What other cars similar in size to the Corolla would you suggest?

Jim

JIM WHITE (NAVAN)

Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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What will I replce my Renault Scenic with?

Saw a Ford Fusion for sale. It's on for €2,995. Don't know much about this car. I drive a 2004 Renault Scenic. Had a lot of problems and have to get rid of it. My budget is about €2,500. I would go for another Scenc as I'm used to them, but everyone tells me no. I need some advice as I need an MPV, but know nothing about cars. It's a nightmare for me. But I need to move fast.

Please help

Elaine Harris (Clarehall , Dublin 13)

Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car

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How reliable is the Suzuki Liana?

How many miles are Suzuki Liana engines good for?

Mark Power (Cloonfad)

Feb 2016 Filed under: reliability

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Is it worth repairing my old Honda Accord?

Worth repairing? Have an old 2000 Honda Accord four-door saloon - 1.8 petrol. It's beginning to give trouble and major oil leak under the engine this weekend. I've been quoted €500 to repair. Reasonably trouble free - 150,000 miles.

Tom Dick

Feb 2016 Filed under: reliability

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Which of these €4,000 cars are most reliable?

Hi,

I'm looking to buy a car around €4,000. Had a look at the Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Passat and Toyota Avensis. Which one from your point of view would be most reliable given all of them would be 10 years old and more.

Thank you

Martin Faturik (Dublin)

Feb 2016 Filed under: reliability

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Which is the smoothest automatic model?

Which is the smoothest automatic model under 1.5 litres?

Sally Mulford (Greystones)

Feb 2016 Filed under: automatic

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Which auto for a low mileage driver?

I do 3,200km per year.

Any comment on the type of vehicle I should look for? Must be automatic and nearly new.

Stan Quinn (Dublin)

Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is the 2.0-litre Opel Astra any good?

Is the Opel Astra 2.0-litre CDTi auto a good car?

Gerard Cluskey (Drogheda)

Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car

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I'm trying to import a BMW X5 for business.

I would like to import a BMW X5 from the UK, which is VAT qualifying and use it here for my business. My business is VAT registered and I wish to pay the VRT on business class (five-seater converted), but the VRT office will not give me an answer if it can be done even though garages are selling them here as five-seater business class. They also told me that I would have to pay the VAT here and then reclaim the VAT. This is not the case with any other import and I am sure that it goes against the free trade rule. What do you think can be done?

Peter O Reilly (Dublin)

Feb 2016 Filed under: importing

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How can I get scrappage for my Hyundai?

Hi, I have a 2004 Hyundai Getz that I'd like to sell for scrappage. How do I get a quote with you? The last place quoted 75 Euro. This seems very low for a good car.

Thanks!

L Morrison

Leni Morrison (Dublin)

Feb 2016 Filed under: scrappage

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