choosing used car

Hi,

I am buying an Audi A7 3.0 TDI 245 quattro S tronic version (2011) with 71k miles on the clock. The seller told me that he replaced the complete transmission last year in December from Audi South Dublin and has showed me the invoice as well. I know that Audi parts comes with a two-year warranty so this new transmission will have its warranty valid until 2017.

My question is, shall I go ahead and buy this car? I am wondering if the old transmission would have done any damage to other parts of the car such as turbocharger or engine, torque converter etc. What other things should I look for before finalising this deal?

Looking forward to your reply.

PS: I drove this car last weekend and it is absolutely fine without any issue in gear change etc.

Thanks and regards

Raj

Trading up from a 2006 Nissan Note to 131-132 Skoda Rapid, SEAT Toledo or Renault Fluence: open to suggestions on which is best choice.

I am thinking of buying a 2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi. How do you rate that engine and do they give much trouble?

Which is the best used SUV to buy for under €20,000?

Hi Guys,

I'm living in Louth and will be driving to Dublin each day Monday to Friday. That's a journey of 160km per day. I am looking for a family car that is comfy yet professional and I guess most important bullet proof that won't cost us an arm and a leg over the next 12 months. Budget somewhere around €6,000/7,000. I know it's not big, but family come first and this car needs to be a work horse. A couple of options would be great.

Dan , Louth

Hi,

Can you tell me how many of the 1.4-litre Volkswagen Passats were registered in Ireland in 2015 and 2016?

Thanks.

Hi, I am a first car buyer in Ireland. I would like to buy an automatic car.

The ones I am interested in are a 2002 Opel Corsa, 2004 Toyota Corolla 1.6, a Nissan Micra 1.0 from 2002 or a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 from 2000. All of them cost between €1,750 and €2,000. I am wondering if these prices are realistic for cars like these, and given the types, which one would be the best choice?

Thank you in advance,

K

Hi,

I am planning to buy a used car manufactured in 2008 or 2009 and my budget for this is between €6,000 and €7,000. Please suggest a good sedan that is worth driving for a period of six to eight years from now. I am not a person who commutes long distances in my day to day life. Probably I may travel 25,000-30,000km per year. I am looking forward to buying a car with low maintenance cost and fuel economy.

Thanks. Sebastian J.

Hi,

I wanted to know more about the 2009 Suzuki Alto automatic - does it come with timing chain or belt and has there been any history of problems with its automatic gearbox? How is the car overall?

Thinking of buying a 2014 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross: any thoughts on reliability etc> Has about 48,000km on the clock.