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Ford Kuga or Volkswagen Tiguan?
I'm looking at a Ford Kuga 2.0-litre with four-wheel drive against a Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0-litre four-wheel drive, both 2008 and diesel. pros & cons? Worried about economy!
Audrey Connor (Athlone)
Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the deal with insuring a car on HP finance?
I was talking to a friend of mine the other day and were talking about the way that some of the car loans / financing deals that some of the manufacturers do. Some of them are HP so that means that you won't own the car until you've made the last payment, how does this affect your insurance, as isn't one of the first questions about the car being registered in your name? Does HP not mean it remains in the leasing company's name until you make the last payment?
Simon Mac (Dublin)
Jan 2014 Filed under: insurance
What small car would suit my 20,000km annual mileage?
Hi, I am looking to move out from a town, which would mean commuting of about 15,000 to 20,000km per year. Should I be looking for small diesel or petrol in order to keep costs as low as possible? Ideally about 1.4 or 1.6 engine size...
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John Stalmach (Dublin)
Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Pros and cons of the 2011 Toyota Urban Crusier?
Pros and cons of the 2011 Toyota Urban Crusier?
Tom Osullivan (Cork)
Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the Rover 75 a car to be avoided?
Is the Rover 75 a car to be avoided? Looking at a 2005 1.8 with 117,000 miles on the clock. Is the head gasket failure a big issue on all 1.8 Rover engines?
Gerard Hutchinson (Drogheda)
Jan 2014 Filed under: reliability
Mazda6 or BMW 320d?
Mazda6 2.2D or BMW 320d? Which of the two will be better as a fun-to-drive second hand 2010/2011 hatchback/saloon? The Mazda6 is cheaper to buy but would it be also cheaper to maintain and be more reliable? Would the BMW keep a higher residual value? Anything I should look out when going for a test drive?
Vittorio Papa (Dublin)
Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
What should I look out for when buying a 2009 Opel Insignia?
What should I look out for when buying a 2009 Opel Insignia?
Anne Kelly (Kildare)
Jan 2014 Filed under: reliability
How much is my BMW 520d worth?
Hi. I have a 2008 BMW 520d Business Edition with a leather interior and 75,000 miles on the clock in immaculate condition. I am looking at maybe trading it in for one-year old 320d saloon with similar specs for around €21,000 or €22,000. How much do you think that I could get as a trade-in?
Thanks very much for replying to those at the mercy of unscrupulous car sellers. As a rule how do we know how much a trade-in is worth?
Jean Marchand (Duns)
Jan 2014 Filed under: used car values
What is the downside to buying a fleet car?
What is the downside to buying a fleet car? I have looked at a 2010 Nissan Micra for sale at €5,590 - seems to be a good deal.
Susan
Susan Lynch (Meath)
Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class diesel economical?
Is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class diesel economical? I have a 2.0litre petrol Audi A6, which is not economical!
Janice Curran (Dungarvan)
Jan 2014 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
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