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Is it possible to get scrappage when buying a used car?

Is it possible to get scrappage when buying a used car?

Nicholas Tubritt (Waterford)

Jul 2014 Filed under: scrappage

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When can I get hold of the new Volvo XC90?

Do you know if the new model Volvo XC90 will be here in January or is it more likely mid-2015? Also any idea what price level it will be? I would expect it to be more expensive than the current model but will they try and pitch it at BMW X5/Audi Q7?

Andrew Kelly (Limerick)

Jul 2014 Filed under: future cars

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Evoque, GLA, 3 Series or Mazda CX-5?!

I'm driving a Audi A4 4 1.9 diesel and I will be trading in over the next few months. Mercedes-Benz has offered me best deal so far to buy a GLA 220 Urban model. I am also looking at 3 Series BMW Sport 318d, and the Range Rover Evoque and I looked at the Mazda CX5. I drove the Audi Q3 last year and I was very disappointed with the seats. Which of the above would you recommend? My heart would love the Evoque, but my head says it's not a German. I am a lady driver doing mostly motorway and around town driving. I would appreciate any opinion you may have.

Mary O Donnell (Clare )

Jul 2014 Filed under: choosing new car

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What is my 2009 Ford Focus worth?

What is my 2009 Ford Focus Ghia 1.8 diesel with 106,000km worth? Brand new injector set installed recently. Manages in the region of 50mpg even with aircon selected. In nice order.

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Peter Macdonald (Cork)

Jul 2014 Filed under: used car values

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2008 Ford Mondeo: tell me more

Is the 2008 Ford Mondeo 1.6 petrol a very reliable car and at what mileage should the timing belt be changed?

Paul Dwyer (Wexford)

Jun 2014 Filed under: reliability

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How much is the road tax on a 2012 Mercedes E 250?

How much is the road tax on a 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (E 250 CDI Sport)?

George Margey (Donegal)

Jul 2014 Filed under: taxation

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Can you give us used car sales data for 2013?

How many used cars were sold in 2013? And how many of those through dealers vs. private sale?

Mark Spring

Jul 2014 Filed under: miscellaneous

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What is the road tax on a Nissan Qashqai?

What is the road tax on a Nissan Qashqai?

Jemima Ripman

Jul 2014 Filed under: taxation

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What's the trade-in value of my Renault?

What is the trade-in value of a 2005 Renault Mégane with 116,000km on the clock? It drives well but all four electric windows are not working.

Thanks, Pat in Skerries.

Pat Rush

Jul 2014 Filed under: used car values

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Is the 1.4-litre Volkswagen Golf under-powered?

Should I buy a 2006-2007 Volkswagen Golf with the 1.4 petrol engine? I heard that the engine is too small for this car, which gives high fuel consumption and car is not powerful enough, is that true?

Eitvydas Sedys (Cork)

Jul 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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