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Trading in my old Clio - what are my options?
Hi! Just a few quick questions. I have a 99 Renault Clio for the past two years and it's a great little car but starting to show its age.
I don't know a hell of a lot about scrappage so I'm hoping you might be able to help! Do all dealers offer scrappage deals? Would I get a deal on a 99 Renault and do they have a set price or would a trade in suit better?
I am hoping to get a newer car but not a brand spankin' new one so would I even get a trade in with the Clio?
Sinead O Connor (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: scrappage
Trading up to a bigger family car.
Hi, I am hoping to trade up to a family car that will suit two toddlers and has a good sized boot. I am on the road a lot so need car that is very economical and safe and will last me a good while. Thinking of a 2007 or 2008 at a good price.
What do you recommend?
T McD (Roscommon)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
Which car should I buy under the scrappage scheme to be a taxi?
I want to buy a car for use as a taxi. My budget is €15,000. Can I avail of scrappage? I have a 1998 Fiat Brava.
Robert Murphy (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: scrappage
Should I buy a new car now?
I currently have a 2005 Toyota Corolla with approx 48,000 miles on the clock. It is in excellent condition. I am wondering if now is a good time to sell and purchase a new car or would I be better to keep going as I am?
Bernadette Dowling (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
Renault Fluence or Opel Astra?
Hi lads,
I looking at trading in my Opel Corsa and I was looking at the new Opel Astra, but my eye has been drawn over to the new Renault Fluence. I wonder could you help?
The Astra I was looking at is the SRi (1.7) and the TomTom version of the Fluence. Both diesel.
David Phelan (Dublin 17)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
What are the NCAP ratings for Alfa 166 and Nissan Primera?
Just wondering if you know the NCAP safety rating for a 1997 Nissan Primera and a 2002 Alfa 166 Twinspark? Thanks
Rory McDonald (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: safety
How much to swap my Primera for a Nissan Qashqai?
I have a 2006 Nissan Primera SVE with 80,000 kilometres on the clock and I am looking to upgrade to a Nissan Qashqai 2008/2009 1.5-litre diesel. What price am I looking at?
MARIE KING (MOATE)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
What will I change my Micra for?
I have a 2003 Nissan Micra. The 'bubble' shape means that the inside of the windscreen gets very misty in wet weather. I'd like to get a similar five-door hatchback, but without the condensation problem.
What would you suggest?
Thanks.
Natalie Mcgettigan (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
How much for my Toyota Avensis?
Hi, I have a 2007 Toyota Avensis Strata in mint condition. There is only 19,000 miles on the clock and a Toyota service record. How much should I expect to get for this car in a private sale or as a trade-in? Great site by the way, best of luck with it.
Robbie Mc Grath (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: used car values
Is a new petrol engine coming to the Ford Mondeo?
Is there a mid-term update of the Mondeo from Ford due in 2010? Is there any info about a revamp of the petrol engine, which would be timely as its own dealers were critical of the 110hp 1.6 as currently sold in Ireland.
Ger Brennan (Dundalk)
May 2010 Filed under: future engines
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