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What's wrong with my speedometer?

My speedometer keeping dropping to zero even when I am driving at speed. What do I do?

Zara Fields (Enfield)

Jan 2015 Filed under: fault

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2012 A6 versus 2015 Passat?

2012 A6 versus 2015 Passat? Is a three-year old A6 a better bet than a new Passat?

Conor Kennedy

Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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Should I consider the Peugeot 206 as a first car?

I currently have an option to buy a three-door 1.1-litre Peugeot 206 for €1,100. The car has 79,000km, from 2002, NCT until March and no tax. It looks in good condition outside from just a few pictures. Do you think this is good value? Similarly there is a five-door version with 94,000km, NCT until May from year 2000. It will be my first time buying a car and I don't have much experience with cars really so is there anything I should be particularly worried about/need to check?

John Finnerty (Dublin)

Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Which of these new SUVs would you recommend?

Hi,  I would like to know which one of the following cars you think is best and if there is any I should avoid: Honda CR-V, BMW X3, Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Santa Fe, Subaru Forester and Audi Q5. All 2015 models and 2.0-litre diesel. Thanks.

Mary Walsh (Cork)

Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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Please tell me about Quickclear windscreens.

Please tell me about Quickclear windscreens. Is Ford only one offering this? What about all other makers of cars and vans?

Fergal Reidy (Celbridge)

Jan 2015 Filed under: windows

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Is the new Nissan Note worth the money?

Is the new Nissan Note 1.2 SV worth the money?

Una McAllister (Dublin 24)

Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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Is the 2003 Ford Fiesta a reliable second car?

I am looking to buy a used car and was looking at a 2003 Ford Fiesta LS 1.4. But I have since heard from a friend that they give a lot of trouble. Should I look for something else and if so any recommendations appreciated. It will be a second car so won't be doing much mileage.

Evan Lynam (Tullamore)

Jan 2015 Filed under: reliability

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Is the Audi A3 Saloon bigger than the hatch?

Is the Audi A3 Saloon much larger than the Audi A3 three-door?

F D (Dublin)

Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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Will a brake pad warning light fail an NCT?

Hi, I have a 2001 Audi A6 1.9 TDI. I have changed the brake pads and disc on the car and after that the brake
pad warning light came on. My car is due for its NCT; would that fail my car? Just wondering.

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WILLY WILLY (LIMERICK)

Jan 2015 Filed under: brakes

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Can I go back to the seller for poor fuel economy?

If my fuel economy is only 19mpg can I go back to the vendor to have it rectified?

Finian Healy (Dublin)

Jan 2015 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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