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My first car needs to suit lots of motorway mileage...
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.
Orla
Apr 2026 Filed under: choosing used car
Which used EV to buy for up to €30,000?
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.
Pat (Wexford )
May 2026 Filed under: choosing used car
Which all-wheel-drive hybrid SUV for about €40,000?
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
Ron (Cork)
Apr 2026 Filed under: choosing used car
Looking for a second car for up to €15,000...
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.
Martin (Dublin)
Mar 2026 Filed under: choosing used car
Thoughts on 2023 Mercedes A-Class saloon?
Is a 2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class saloon with a sunroof worth buying?
Laima (Co Dublin)
Mar 2026 Filed under: choosing used car
I have up to €9,000 to spend on a good automatic car...
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!
Karla, Dublin (Dublin )
Mar 2026 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I buy an imported Toyota Auris?
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.
Angie
Mar 2026 Filed under: choosing used car
Ford Fiesta or Peugeot 208 for our son taking his test?
We are looking at a 2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0-litre with 32,000 miles on the clock and a 2018 Peugeot 208 1.2 (54,000 miles) for a first car for our son who is about to take his practical driving test.
Which is the better car, cheapest to maintain and the safest?
Nick Williams ( Maynards Green, Heathfield, TN2)
Mar 2026 Filed under: choosing used car
Which used SUV for up to €40,000, maybe PHEV?
Hi there,
I have a budget of up to €40,000 to invest in a mid-size used SUV. I live in rural Mayo and drive easily 200-300km per week. My kids are nearly 6 and 4 and I'm entering the era of ferrying kids to activities all the time and looking for something that will get me through the next 8 to 10 years.
I'd prefer something that is reliable, has good storage and will comfortably get us around. I've been going back and forth on whether to get a five- or seven-seat vehicle (we frequently host visitors, so it would be nice to have the option to have a child sit in a third row - but I also don't want to drive a bus).
I would like to have something that's at least hybrid as we can have a home charging point installed easily, I'm mindful of running costs and the environment.
I like the looks of Volvos, Kias, Audis, Hyundais and Range Rovers; not so much Skodas.
Thank you so much for your advice!
Julia (Ballina, Co Mayo) (On A Farm 10 Minutes From Ballin)
Mar 2026 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the Skoda Octavia 1.5 engine like from 2025?
Hi guys,
How do you rate the 251 Octavia 1.5 TSI MHEV engine? I'm considering changing to one, but I've read some reports of overheating issues and even some saying that the engine was only rated to last to 100k approx. Are these issues something that I should be concerned about?
Thanks.
Brendan (Dublin)
Jan 2026 Filed under: choosing used car
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