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Which should i buy. Volkswagen Passat or New Ford Mondeo?

Which should i buy. Volkswagen Passat or New Ford Mondeo?

Kunaselan Muthiah (Selangor Malaysia)

Sep 2011 Filed under: choosing new car

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What discount should I look for?

When buying new (no trade in) from a main dealer what sort of percentage discount should I be looking at ?

Dave O'Sullivan

Oct 2011 Filed under: choosing new car

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What mileage does the BMW 316i SE do?

Hi,

I am considering buying a 2008 BMW 316i se petrol. Any idea roughly what the mpg of this car might be (the dealer told me 49mpg)? I've trawled the net with not much luck. I do approx 13.5k miles per year, would I be better off with a diesel? Your advice is appreciated.

Thanks Gavin (Tipperary)

Gavin O Connor (Roscrea)

Oct 2011 Filed under: running costs

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Why are my service intervals so short?

My Skoda Octavia with a 1.6-litre TDI CR engine and set to variable servicing does not do more than 8.5K before the service spanner comes on. Any idea of the problem?

Peter Dalby (Cockermouth)

Sep 2011 Filed under: servicing

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Can I service my Nissan Almera myself?

How do I service my own Nissan Almera oil and air filters?

Joseph Roche (Limerick City)

Sep 2011 Filed under:

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What should I do about squeaking brakes?

My front passenger-side wheel is making a squeaking noise when in motion. It's a 2006 Nissan Almera SXE. Also my brakes make a load noise when being pressed. Can you help please?

Leeianne Roche (Limerick City)

Sep 2011 Filed under: brakes

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How safe is the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen?

How safe is the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen?

Adi Greenberg (Los Angeles)

Sep 2011 Filed under: safety

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Is a Toyota Avensis a good buy?

Hello Paddy,

Great site. I'm looking at a 1.6 2008 Avensis Aura.Very low mileage. is it reliable and economical? I do approx 12000km per year.

Jose O Connell (Mayo)

Sep 2011 Filed under: choosing used car

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What is the best small car?

What is the best small car in your opinion in terms of performance, reliabiliy and economy?

Pollyanna Annonymity Important (Youghal)

Sep 2011 Filed under: choosing new car

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Will I buy a Volkswagen Passat instead of a Golf?

Hi Paddy,

Thanks for the answer above (Which VW will i buy? 06/09) but i have another question: looking around i've realised that i can get a 2011 1.4 Petrol Passat Comfortline for the price i'd be paying for a 2012 1.2 Golf Highline. As the family is growing should i consider this?

I really like the Passat and the 1.4 Petrol would be ideal for me as although i drive every day, it's all city driving with only the occasional long trip outside Dublin. Anyone i say this too thinks i'm mad buying petrol as when i come to trade the car in up the line, no one will want a petrol car? I'd appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks.

Brendan Cullen (Dublin)

Sep 2011 Filed under: choosing new car

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