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What do I do about the warning light on my Corolla?
Hi, I have a 2004 Toyota Corolla and the engine management light keeps coming on and then going off after a few days. It could be a week or more before it comes on again. I brought it to a mechanic and he said that it was a problem with the oil pressure release valve and he flushed out the system and replaced the oil, but the light still came on. He said that he was onto Toyota and it said it was not a major problem. What do you think?
Gemma Maguire (Dublin)
May 2012 Filed under: fault
What do you think of the new Dacia Duster?
Hi, I would like to know what do you think of the new Dacia Duster. I was thinking of buying one.
Patrick Collier (Newbridge)
Aug 2012 Filed under: choosing new car
Manual or automatic Mercedes C-Class?
I am thinking of purchasing a Mercedes-Benz C 180 with the 1.8 petrol engine around 2006-2007. Do I go manual or automatic? What is fuel consumtion like? Are there any problems I should be aware of?
Christopher Perrin (Dublin / Ireland)
Jul 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
How much should I offer for my company Golf?
I have the option of buying my current company car from the fleet company. It's a 2008 Volkswagen Golf GT with 172,000km on it. How much should I offer?
Orla Moloney (Limerick)
Jul 2012 Filed under: used car values
Is there a front-wheel drive BMW coming?
When does the front-wheel drive BMW 1 Series go into production in right-hand drive?
Ian Mckenzie (Grays/essex)
Aug 2012 Filed under: future cars
Can you recommend decent seats for my new Volkswagen Golf?
Is it possible to add an Alcantara sports seat into my new Volkswagen Golf Edition-R? If so, how much would VW charge?
Reason I'm asking is that I'm finding the "Comfort" seats quite uncomfortable and after two months on the road I still cannot find a comfortable driving position. The main issue is the side supports on the seat are too far apart. As I'm fairly thin, my back tends to move side to side a lot when turning etc. no matter what position the seat is in. It's driving me mad. My old BMW had sports seats and I never had this problem. It's detracting from what is an otherwise excellent car. I cannot find any seat cushions for my back that will help me fit more snugly. It's gotten to the point where I'm willing to shell out a few hundred if necessary to get a sports seat put in.
Any help appreciated!
Eoin S (Dublin)
Apr 2012 Filed under: seating
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
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
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
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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