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What precautions should I take when buying privately?
Hi, I have found a second hand car that I really like; however it is from a private individual, not a garage. What checks should I do to make sure this car is what the seller says it is? I'm concerned about buying a stolen car, or a car that still has finance on it, will a Cartell.ie check tell me if that is the case? Other than that, and having an idependent mechanic check the car, is there anything else I should do?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Dawn Higgins (Edenderry)
Aug 2013 Filed under: miscellaneous
Should I worry about a car having six owners?
Could there be a reason why a Nissan Almera 1.5 SX five-door (2005 with 60,000 miles on the counter) had six owners? It is selling at €3,950 and I'm concerned there might be a fault in it.
Emilie Rewers (Loughrea)
Aug 2013 Filed under: miscellaneous
Could I have damaged my engine by leaving oil cap off?
I recently topped the oil in my car; however I got distracted and did not replace the cap! I drove approx 150 miles before realising my error. I topped up the oil and the car seems to be driving fine. Am I likely to have caused any long term damage to the engine?
Sean Moylan (Galway)
Aug 2013 Filed under: miscellaneous
Is the Audi A8 a popular chauffeur car?
Is the Audi A8 a popular chauffeur car?
Peter Graham (Dublin)
Aug 2013 Filed under: miscellaneous
Has the Audi A6 lights improved?
Do facelifted Audi A6 'C5' models still have as weak headlights as the early C5 versions?
Cormac Power (Dublin)
Jul 2013 Filed under: miscellaneous
Will my mechanic be able to inspect a car on a driveway?
Im looking to buy a used car and I will be hiring a mechanic to come with me to look at it. My question is, will a mechanic be able to check over the car properly (underneath) at the location of the car (owner's driveway)? Thanks
Colin Enright
Jun 2013 Filed under: miscellaneous
Where do I get an owner's manual for an Audi A3?
Where can I obtain an owner's manual, that comes with the car, for a Audi A3 1.4 2009?
Norman Warden (Furbo)
May 2013 Filed under: miscellaneous
Where will I get a luggage cover for my Hyundai?
Where can I get a rolling luggage cover for the rear of a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Michael Jones
Nov 2012 Filed under: miscellaneous
What sponsorship deals have Land Rover and Lexus?
Who do Land Rover sponsor in Ireland? Who are the Lexus brand ambassadors in Ireland?
Rebecca McCann (Dublin)
Jun 2012 Filed under: miscellaneous
Is there a car-sharing scheme in Ireland?
Hello. I am a member of the car sharing cooperative Stattauto in Luebeck Germany. I wonder if you are involved in some sort international car sharing body and I could use the facility while on holiday in Ireland. Best wishes from the sunny Baltic.
Joachim Hacker (Luebeck)
Jul 2012 Filed under: miscellaneous
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