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I am interested in a Ssangyong Actyon.

I am interested in a Ssangyong Actyon; anything I might look out for when checking it?

L C (Corkscncun)

Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is the SEAT Ibiza a good car?

Is the SEAT Ibiza a good car?

Bernadette Cole (Dublin)

Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing new car

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How do I change a timing belt on a Ford Focus C-Max?

How do you change a timing belt on a 2004 Ford Focus C-Max 1.6 Zetec?

Olivia Donovan (Claregalway)

Jan 2014 Filed under: servicing

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How many hot Golfs did Volkswagen sell last year?

How many Golf GTIs and GTDs were sold in 2013? And with regards to the Golf R (mk 6), were there any registered at all?

S S (Meath)

Jan 2014 Filed under: miscellaneous

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What's the 2010 Opel Insignia like?

I am thinking of buying an Opel insignia circa 2010. Has that model any history to worry about?

Michael Brophy (Dublin)

Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Which small car suits our €10,000 budget?

We need a small family run around. We have between €5,000 and €10,000 to spend. My eldest daughter will be turning 17 soon and will be learning to drive, so this will be a factor as well. It will be 90% city driving.

Brian Prendergast (Cork)

Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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What's the difference between a 2011 and 2012 Avensis?

I'm looking at a low mileage 2012 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D-4D Aura, but it appears to be a 2011 spec as the tax is €280. Would this be correct? Other than emmissions and tax would there be much different between 2011 spec and 2012 spec for teh Avensis Aura?

Ambrose Haran (Mayo)

Jan 2014 Filed under: taxation

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What should I look for on the Honda FR-V?

Hi, I am looking at a second-hand Honda FR-V (2009/2010). Is there anything in particular to watch out for? Are you familiar with the particular hand-brake lever in this car? I found it difficult to engage on my test drive and was wondering if that was just me.

Thanks, Eddie

Eddie McNamara

Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Any known issues with the 2008/9 Renault Mégane?

Any known issues with the 2008/9 Renault Mégane range?

Denis O Donoghue (Cork)

Jan 2014 Filed under: reliability

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Pros and cons of the Hyundai Tucson?

2007 Hyundai Tuscon automatic diesel 1.9 - pros and cons?

Clo O'Leary

Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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