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Can I put Ford Kuga wheels on my S-Max?

Can I fit 18-inch alloys from a Ford Kuga (7.5J x 18) to my Ford S-Max (7J x 17)? I know that my friend's Ford S-Max 1.6 TDCi has 18-inch wheels from Ford, and it's a 2013 S-Max, which is the same shape as my 2011 model.

Matt Graves (Yanworth)

May 2015 Filed under: tyres

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Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson or Nissan X-Trail?

2005 - 2007 Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson or Nissan X-Trail - low mileage use as a second car. Which would you recommend? Any issues to look out for with these?

Many thanks, Ben from Limerick

Ben McMahon (Limerick)

May 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Opel Zafira or Renault Grand Scenic?

I am looking to buy a used MPV (2003 - 2004 model year). Which one do you reckon is better in terms of reliability and comfort: 1) Opel Zafira 2) Renault Grand Scenic

Regards

Syd from Sandyford, Dublin

Syed Hyder (Sandyford)

May 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Lexus RX 450h or BMW X5?

2008 Lexus RX 450h or BMW X5?

Brendan O'Connor (Templeogue)

May 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Can you give me advice on buying a Peugeot 308?

Hi,

Can you give me advice on buying a 2008 to 2010 Peugeot 308? We do about 15,000 miles a year. Which would suit us better - diesel or petrol?

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Ruairi Mc Carthy (Mullagh Co Cavan)

May 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Do I have to pay UK motor tax when I am importing a car?

Do I have to pay motor tax in the UK when I am importing a car?

Helen O'Connor (Galway)

Dec 2014 Filed under: importing

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What is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 200 Elegance worth?

What is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 200 Elegance with 90,000 miles on the clock on it worth?

Mohammad Ahmed (Dublin)

Dec 2014 Filed under: used car values

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What insurance companies are best for an Indian driving permit?

I have an international driving permit from India. I am planning to buy a small car. Please recommend the companies that can provide me car insurance.

Rob Eccleston

Jan 2015 Filed under: driving licence

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Can I claim VAT back on my imported Ford Galaxy?

Hi, I bought a new Ford Galaxy last August in the UK with less than 6,000km on it and paid VAT in the UK. I have also paid VAT and VRT in Ireland. How can I claim back the UK VAT as I'm VAT-registered in Ireland?

Thanks John

John O'Connor (Galway )

Jan 2015 Filed under: importing

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Is it possible to make a Volvo V70 commercial?

Is it possible to make a Volvo V70 commercial and how much would it cost?

Patrick Fox (Kiltyclogher)

Jan 2015 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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