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How do I fit three child seats in the back of my car?

Third child on the way, eldest child is in full-size booster seat, what cars will fit three across? Ford says its cars can but you need a degree in engineering to fit them. I have discussed this question with a number of car seat retailers who all lean toward a seven seater.

Neil Batt (Dublin )

Mar 2012 Filed under: child or baby seats

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Can I get orthopaedic seats for my Yaris in Ireland?

I want to get orthopaedic seats for my 2005 Yaris, like Recaro. Is this possible in Ireland?

Brian Taft (Dublin)

Jun 2012 Filed under: seating

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Is 80,000 miles a lot for a 2009 car?

Is 80,000 miles (129,000 kilometres) a lot on a 2009 car?

Samantha Tomas (Ruislip)

Aug 2012 Filed under: mileage

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How often does the Nissan Almera's timing belt need changing?

How often does the timing belt need to be changed on a Nissan Almera?

Paul Kerrigan (Leixlip)

Aug 2012 Filed under: servicing

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How reliable is the 2008 Merc C 180?

How reliable is an 08 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Avantgarde edition please?

Patrick Bacon (Kilkenny)

Jul 2012 Filed under: reliability

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What do you think of the 2008 Mazda5 Executive?

What do you think of the 2008 Mazda5 Executive?

LinsThomas Thomas (Balbriggan)

Aug 2012 Filed under: choosing used car

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What's the official economy of the 2008 Toyota Prius?

How many miles to the gallon will the 2008 Toyota Prius do?

Stephen Fahey (Waterford)

Aug 2012 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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How reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

How reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

Florin Berechet (Leixlip)

Jul 2012 Filed under: reliability

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How good is the BMW 320d?

How good is the 2008 BMW 320d?

Alan Smith (Cork)

Aug 2012 Filed under: choosing used car

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What's the diesel Opel Insignia like?

What do think of the Opel Insignia diesel?

Daniel Okeeffe (Fermoy )

Aug 2012 Filed under: choosing new car

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