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Why won't my Audi's door close properly?

Help or advice for 2003 Audi A6 please: front door not closing properly. Will close by being extremely gentle. Any other action leaves door not fully closed.

Mícheál,Tralee

Mícheál Ó Cinnéide (Tralee)

Dec 2014 Filed under: fault

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How much to replace doors on my Passat?

How much will it cost me to replace two doors on my 2003 Volkswagen Passat?

Mary Cullen (Leitrim)

Nov 2014 Filed under: parts

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BMW X3 or Audi Q5?

Which is a better compact diesel SUV: the Mercedes-Benz GLK 250, BMW X3 or the Audi Q3/5?

Sunil Khemani (Surrey)

Nov 2014 Filed under: choosing new car

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Are the lights in the Toyota Auris weak?

Are the beams very short on dipped headlights in the 2008 Toyota Auris? I find it difficult to drive in country area at night. Should there be a certain wattage in dipped headlights?

Sinead Lally (Galway )

Nov 2014 Filed under: electrics

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How economical should my Toyota Avensis be?

What economy should I be getting from my 2011 Toyota Avensis estate? It's a 2.0-litre diesel with 90,000 miles on the clock.

Stephen Woods (Drogheda)

Nov 2014 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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What should I look out for on the Alfa 159?

Hi, could you please tell me what to look out for when buying an Alfa Romeo 159 estate - 2008/2009 model?

Ruairi Mc Carthy (Mullagh Co Cavan)

Nov 2014 Filed under: reliability

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What should I paid for a 2007 Volkswagen Polo?

What should I paid for a 2007 Volkswagen Polo?

Liz Desmond (Cork)

Nov 2014 Filed under: used car values

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How do I know the year a car was actually made?

How does one know if the new car you're buying is actually new to that year? I've heard there's a possibility the car could be from a year previous, but the dealer didn't register it (thus making a 2014 car sell as a 2015 car).

Thanks for your help

Patrick

Patrick Drummond

Nov 2014 Filed under: miscellaneous

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Is Hyundai's i30 1.6 diesel any good?

Is Hyundai's i30 1.6 diesel any good?

Stephen Turner (Tralee)

Nov 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Can I import a car that has outstanding finance?

Hi, I want to import a car to Ireland from the UK, but the car has outstanding finance. Is it possible to pay VRT without clearing the outstanding loan on that?

Thanks

Surinder Singh (Dublin)

Nov 2014 Filed under: finance

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