choosing used car

Hello, hope you well.

I have about €10,0000 (or less) for a used car. Looking for something higher off ground (like Duster, Vitara, Jeep style - not crossover) . Solid, safe, reliable.

I'm going to buy my Japanese import car from a dealer - Windsor Cars in Dublin - as I'm trading in my 191 Toyota Corolla hybrid for an imported 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid. Should I buy it?

Hi,

I am looking to buy my first car and not sure where to start. I would need something suitable for motorway driving as I will be driving from Dublin to Galway several times a week. Could you give me some advice on what cars to look for?

Would also like something cheaper to insure.

What is considered to be the best used EV to buy? I currently driving a Nissan Leaf which I like but can be caught on range. Looking for good value and good range.

Would be nice to drive from Wexford to Dublin and back on a charge without worrying about staying below 110km/h.  I also like my comfort and gadgets.

Have had two Leafs so looking to try a different manufacturer. I'd consider spending up to €30,000.

Hi,

I am driving a 172 Honda CR-V Sport AWD with 150k on the clock and it's the best car I have ever driven, and I am not young! You will know Honda stopped manufacturing this vehicle in 2018. Basically, I need to change as the mileage is getting high.

I want AWD, hybrid petrol or plug-in and my budget is €25k and I estimate my car is worth €18k on trade in giving me over €40k.

I looked at the Toyota RAV4, but I am not sure. I don't think I can afford another Honda which would be my preference as they are very expensive and I don't think the 2019 to 2023 has a very good reputation.

Any help would be great

Hi there,

I'm looking for a recommendation for a second car for short journeys with two children, i.e. ferrying them to weekend activities. We're in two high-back child seats at the moment and the eldest could go in a booster seat to save space if needed.

Occasionally we might also use the second car to transport fitness gear for classes I host; this can fill a good bit of our 520-litre boot so might require folding the rear seats of a smaller car.

If combining these needs is too much of a trade-off though, we could continue to use the main car only for this purpose and have the second car only for the kids activities, basically.

A third wrinkle would be that it'd like to be able to transport one bicycle on the second car, with a roof- or boot-mounted rack.

Our main car is electric, and we have a home charger. We're so used to it I imagine it would be hard to go back to a manual transmission, but I'm open to petrol, hybrid or electric for the second car.

Budget around €10-15k. Would probably prefer something newer rather than an older model in that price range.

Is a 2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class saloon with a sunroof worth buying?

I'm about to buy my first car and I'm looking for an automatic vehicle at a reasonable price. My budget is currently between €7,000 and €9,000, and I'd like to know if it's realistic to find a good option within that range ideally a super small car for my daughter (four years old) and I.

I should mention that I don't have much knowledge about cars or mechanics, which is why I decided to ask here. I want to make a good decision and avoid making a costly mistake.

Could you guide me on where to start?

What are the basic things I should know before beginning my search? Also, do you think my budget is enough, or would it be better to wait and save a bit more?

Thank you very much in advance!

I am trying to buy a second-hand Toyota Auris from a dealership in Dublin who imports cars directly from Japan. I wonder why the insurance company is dragging its feet even though I have a letter from the dealership stating it has an immobiliser. I am also concerned about getting parts as I have heard it can be difficult. Also I am being offered a three-month warranty but wondering if I should extend this?

Thanks.