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By submitting a question you are agreeing to this statement. Thank you.I currently drive a BMW 318d automatic. Got it the first day of the 162 reg. It has 82,000km (60/40 motorway/good regional roads) and I'm feeling the itch to change. However, I don't want to buy a new car again with the mileage that I do. Sore lesson learned. So maybe a 171 reg would work. I plan on keeping the next car I get for three years. Hoping that changing will only cost €10-12k. I like the idea of an Audi A5 or a 4 Series. But I think they might be a bit of a stretch unless I look to the UK. What else could I look at?
Filed under choosing used car - Asked by Anthony T (Carlow) - Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:15
I notice in Spain that there are a pile of pre-registered cars labelled "zero km" being sold at a discount to get rid of stock before the WLTP regs come into effect. Has the same thing applied here? I haven't noticed it.
Cheers
Philip
Filed under miscellaneous - Asked by Philip Donegan (Ballina) - Sat, 15 Sep 2018 13:40
I just wanted to know your opinions on the Skoda Rapid. I would be interested in the base model in either diesel or petrol. Which engine is better for about 30,000km per annum? Is this car very similar to the VW Jetta or SEAT Toledo?
Thanks
Filed under choosing new car - Asked by David Clarke - Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:35
Hi,
I'm buying an Audi A6 (2010) from a Nissan garage. What should be covered by the garage guarantee? Is the garage responsible for checking for previous finance etc? Is there a way of extending the official Audi guarantee?
Thanks
Filed under warranty - Asked by B F - Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:22
Why is VRT still on vehicles in Ireland when the EU told Ireland to scrap it due to unfair price competition within the EU?
Filed under VRT - Asked by Eamon Morrissey (Meath) - Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:39
Toyota Prius (2006): what do you think? A credible option or just a little bit of a gimmick?
Filed under fuel economy and emissions - Asked by John M. - Thu, 04 Oct 2012 20:07
I'm looking for a small diesel car like a Corsa or Fiesta with a budget of about €3,000 and between 2000 and 2005 - any suggestions?
Filed under choosing used car - Asked by David Murphy (Dublin) - Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:43
Im confused as to what's the best economical hatchback car. I want to buy a used car between the years 2006 and 2008. I'm currently spending €110 a week on petrol in a 1.4-litre For Focus.
Any advice?
Filed under fuel economy and emissions - Asked by Anon Anon - Sat, 15 Sep 2012 21:48
What's the most reliable family car from 2009-2012 considering running costs, taxes and maintenance costs?
Filed under choosing used car - Asked by Gustavo Scalet (Dublin) - Sun, 30 Sep 2018 01:33
Does the VRT late charge of 0.1% of the VRT due start from point of entry or after the 30 days have lapsed? As in, if you register in 40 days time from entry, do you get charged for 10 days or 40 days?
Thanks
Filed under VRT - Asked by Rob Conti (Mullingar) - Thu, 04 Oct 2018 14:18
