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I'd like an SUV with loads of space and low emissions please!
Hi, is there such thing as a spacious SUV with low CO2 emmissions from 2010/2011? I have been looking at the Lexus RX 450h - any advice?
Caroline O' Farrell (Galway)
Sep 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the Ford S-Max like?
Which Ford S-Max is the best value for money and has the best features when it comes to comparing tax,insurance and year?
Ian Ridpath (Dublin)
Sep 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the Dacia Duster suitable for LPG conversion?
Hi, is the Dacia Duster petrol 1.6 suitable for LPG gas conversion?
Thanks
Sylvester Califf (Dublin)
Sep 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
What engine in the Ford Focus would suit me best?
I'm looking to buy a 2008 Ford Focus for my 100-mile round trip to work. Which would be the best engine taking road tax and fuel economy into account?
Myles Mckenna (Carrickmacross)
Sep 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
What causes suspension clunks in the Renault Laguna?
Our 2005 Renault Laguna recently passed the NCT (first time surpisingly enough for a Renault!). About a month after the NCT the suspension on the rear passenger side started making clunk/rattle noises going over potholes and bumpy roads - what is the main cause of rear suspension noise in Lagunas?
Don Farrell (Cork)
Sep 2013 Filed under: fault
Volkswagen Passat or Ford Mondeo?
Volkswagen Passat or Ford Mondeo? I am trying to decide whether to buy a 2011 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.6 CL or a 2010 Ford Mondeo Titanium 2.0 TDCi. Both have similar mileage in the region of 35,000. I am looking for a familiy car with reliability, fuel efficency and good resale.
Martina Phelan (Kilkenny)
Sep 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Can you advise me on buying a Toyota Corolla?
Hi, would you mind giving me some advice/warning re purchasing a 2007 Toyota Corolla 1.4 diesel saloon? It's a new model with 170,000km on the clock and it's advertised for sale at €8,000.
John O'connell (Corofin)
Sep 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Can turbos give trouble in the Opel Insignia?
Can turbos give trouble in the Opel Insignia 2.0-litre?
Carmel Haverty (Ballinasloe)
Sep 2013 Filed under: fault
Does the BMW 2.0-litre diesel engine have a problem?
I read recently on a site that specialised in information on car engines, that the current 2.0-litre BMW diesel engine had a weakness in the timing chain area, and that getting this fixed was pricey. The site also said that BMW refuses to recognise that the problem exists. As I am considering purchasing a second hand 520d in the future, this piece of news is disquieting, as the engine seems to be good - powerful, frugal, and great when matched to the eight-speed auto. Have you heard of any problems with the timing chains of this engine?
Tony Mulhare (Dublin)
Sep 2013 Filed under: diesel
How economical is the petrol Volkswagen Passat?
Hi, could anyone tell me where to get the fuel consumption for the 1.4 TSI petrol engine as used in the 2008 Volkswagen Passat? I'm thinking of that car for low tax - doing about 19,000 miles per annum but that will fall to 6,000 per annum next year.
Thanks, Rtb, Galway.
Ronan Bray (Galway)
Sep 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
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