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Should I worry about an ex-hire car?

I am looking to buy a second hand Opel Zafira. I came close to buying a 2008 model, but at the last minute found out it was ex-hire. The mileage was 66,500 kilometres and it seemed to be in very good condition. Should I be wary about the fact that it was a hire car? Should I trust the mileage?

Cathy O'Leary (Dublin)

Jan 2013 Filed under: mileage

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Would you buy the new Golf or a new Focus?

Which of these cars is best new: Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI or Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost?

Val O'Connor

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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How much is road tax on a 1997 Volkswagen Passat?

How much is the road tax for a 1997 Volkswagen Passat 1.8?

Cristian Leonte (Dublin)

Jan 2013 Filed under: taxation

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When does the new Toyota RAV4 arrive?

When is the new Toyota RAV4 going to be on sale in Ireland?

Fady Yazbeck (Dublin)

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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What pressure should my BMW M Sport tyres be set to?

I have recently upgraded my alloys on an F10 BMW 520d to 18-inch M Sport 245/45 R18 front and 275/40 R18 on the rear. Can you tell me what the correct tyre pressure should be?

William Neale (Dublin)

Jan 2013 Filed under: tyres

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When did the current BMW 7 Series go on sale?

When did the new model BMW 7 Series go on sale in Ireland? Was it late 2008 or 2009?

Eamonn Curley (Naas)

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Can you help me find a diesel family car for up to €11,000?

Looking to buy a diesel family car in the same category as the Ford Mondeo and Citroen C5. What would you suggest for a budget of about €11,000?

Tommy Fallon (Leinster)

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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How economical is the automatic Toyota Yaris?

What is official mpg of the latest Toyota Yaris Auto?

T S C MARTIN (Wexford)

Jan 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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How much to tax this 2005 Honda Civic?

What is the tax on a 2005 Honda Civic three-door powered by the 1.7 CDTi engine?

Karina Daly (Tralee)

Jan 2013 Filed under: taxation

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Is a MINI Coupé a good move from the Audi TT?

I am considering purchasing a MINI Coupé by trading in my Audi TT quattro. Would there be a sizeable drop in performance and comfort?

Sindy Jones (Curracloe)

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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