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I have a 2014 Ford mondeo 2.0 with 114,000 miles on the clock; when do I replace the timing belt?

When is the timing belt due on a 132 Skoda Octavia Elegance 2.0-litre?  I have 198,655km on the clock.

Hi folks,

I have a Mercedes CLA 45 AMG; can the option of putting in a softer suspension be fitted to the car?

I am thinking of buying a UK car, but driving it in the UK for six months. Am I right to think VRT is only payable on entry to Ireland and what are the main documents you require for importation? Also I presume the VRT is calculated on the vehicle age and mileage entering Ireland?

How much is the VRT on an 2014 Audi A4 saloon please?

Hi there,

I commute between Gorey and Dublin 3/4 times a week and am in the process of changing my car. I'm tall (six-two) and appreciate leg and head room... Looking at three cars at the moment (diesel): Mondeo, Octavia or Insignia.

Recommendations?

Hi.

We have been looking for a good reliable quality practical family car and deciding to go with a Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI, as petrol suits our mileage - very short during the week and longer drives on weekends. My question and only reservation about the three-cylinder 1.0 TSI Octavia is its durability. Skoda and Volkswagen have a good reputation, but my only concern is how many years can be got out of a small engine in a big car? Have you any background into the work the manufacturers have put into this technology. and how durable do you reckon they will be? I've only heard great things about it, but I've heard a few non-Skoda drivers dismiss this engine.

Thanks

What would your choice be between a 2014 Nissan x-Trail 1.6 dCi and 2014 Hyundai ix35?

What do you guys think of the Mazda CX-5 in its 2.0-litre petrol guise?

I am due to pay VRT on a Kia Niro plug in hybrid (Sept 2017). The OMSP is not available on the VRT calculator, but the recommended retail price is available from the Kia Ireland website. Is it possible to estimate the OMSP based on the RRP and should I bring in the Kia price list when getting the car valued by NCT valuers?

Tom, Dublin