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Do I have to do 12 driving lessons?
I've been driving for the past two months and I have my licence for five. Will I have to do 12 lessons before I do my driving test or is this for new drivers?
Sean Laois
Apr 2011 Filed under: driving licence
Is the Ford Grand C-Max a good choice?
I really need help to choose the next right car for my family (me, wife and seven-year-old twin boys). I'm currently driving the Ford Focus (2007). No complaints, but do feel that newer and bigger one would be ideal. My latest shortlist is: Ford Grand C-Max, Toyota Verso and Peugeot 5008. I'm reluctant to spend too much money on power (i.e. big motor capacity etc.) and prefer to use it on comfort elsewhere.
As I'm current a customer of Ford I have to say that its offer is financially the best one out of these three at the moment. Would you recommend Grand C-Max or do you suggest to turn my attention elsewhere? Anything good/bad I should take note of with Grand C-Max?
Thanks, Andres
Andres Vaher (Tallinn)
Apr 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
What's the best second-hand seven-seat MPV?
I am looking for a seven-seat MPV. What do you think of a 2007 Citroen C4 Picasso Grand manual - or a 2008 automatic? Was told Renaults were unreliable, what do you think? Any other suggestions?
Niamh Clarke (Naas)
Apr 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
Are there any Band B 4x4s?
Are there any 4x4 diesels that fall into Band B for tax, and if not, what diesel 4x4s have the lowest tax rate?
Steve Royston (Listowel)
Apr 2011 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
What is my Suzuki Jimny worth?
Hi, what trade-in value should I be getting on a 2002 Suzuki Jimny with 68,000 miles on the clock?
Brigid Lee (Dublin)
Apr 2011 Filed under: used car values
What SUVs are good for towing, but in a low tax bracket?
What cars or SUVs are in the lower tax bands and can pull a horse box with two horses inside?
Steve Royston (Listowel)
Apr 2011 Filed under: towing
What car for a newly returned couple?
Hi Shane,
I saw your column in the motoring section of the Sunday Independent and I was hoping that you could give me advice on buying a used car. My partner and I have just moved back to Ireland after a stint in Asia and neither of us has ever owned a car so we're pretty inexperienced drivers.
We were wondering what make/model/year you would recommend for a used car. Ideally a five-door, manual car that doesn't stall too easily and with decent boot size (we have a baby). Our budget is around €5,000 (max. €10,000) .
Many thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.
Caroline
Caroline Albos (Dublin)
Apr 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
Why is my Passat's economy so poor?
Hi, we recently bought a VW Passat 1.6 FSI, but the fuel economy is terrible. We seem to be at the petrol pump more often than not. Is this common for this type of car?
Declan Coughlan (Dublin)
Apr 2011 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
What type of automatic gearbox is in the Hyundai i40?
What type of automatic gearbox is in the Hyundai i40?
John Carey (Clogheen)
Apr 2011 Filed under: automatic
Toyota Auris petrol or diesel?
I want to change my 99 Polo. I drive only at weekends and am wondering should I change to a diesel. I'm thinking of getting Toyota Auris 2008 but don' know whether to go for petrol or diesel one. Any advice please?
Siobhan OGara (Dublin)
Apr 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
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