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How long do hybrid batteries last?

What is the conventional wisdom on the battery life of high mileage hybrids?

Louis McConkey (Dublin)

May 2014 Filed under: electrics

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Timing belt or chain on the Nissan X-Trail?

I have a 2004 Nissan X-Trail petrol. Are these fitted with a timing chain or a timing belt?

John O'Leary (Greystones)

Jun 2014 Filed under: servicing

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How much is the road tax on a 2009 Toyota RAV4?

How much is the road tax on a 2009 Toyota RAV4?

Graham Lawler Ryan (Wexford)

May 2014 Filed under: taxation

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How much is the tax on a the Volvo XC90?

How much is the tax on a the Volvo XC90?

Anne Hilty (Portumna, Co.galway)

May 2014 Filed under: taxation

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Is the Volvo S40 suitable for three children?

I'm thinking of buying a Volvo S40 as a family car; is it suitable? I have three children.

Linda

Linda Larkin (Dublin)

May 2014 Filed under: family car

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Does my Honda Civic have a timing belt?

Does my 2010 2.2-litre diesel Honda Civic have a timing belt, and if so when does it need to be changed? It has about 80k miles on the clock.

Karmel Carney

Jun 2014 Filed under: servicing

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Why won't my Octavia start properly when it's cold?

I have a 1999 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI diesel. When the engine is cold it's almost inpossible too start. What do you think is the problem? When the engine is warm its starts directly. It is any typical thing?

Bjarne RĂ¥lund

Jun 2014 Filed under: fault

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How do I fix my mom's Kia Sportage?

My mom owns a 1999 Kia Sportage; when she first starts it up it runs just fine, but if she backs up and then pulls forward and shuts off her Kia and then tries to start it all that happens is it keeps turning over but does not start up for her. Aan you please explain how to fix this please?

James Harington

Jun 2014 Filed under: fault

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Can I fit Bluetooth to my 2012 Opel Insignia?

Hi guys,

Does anybody know if I can get Bluetooth retro-fitted to a 2012 Opel Insignia SRI, and if so where and a rough price guide?

Thanks,

Colm

Colm Perrott (Cork)

Jun 2014 Filed under: Bluetooth

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Can I retrofit factory Bluetooth to my Insignia?

Hi guys,

I am buying a 2010 Opel Insignia SRI and want to know if you can retrofit the Bluetooth as it's currently not installed. Does anyone provide this service?

Tim O (Dublin)

Jun 2014 Filed under: Bluetooth

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