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Hi, I have a Skoda Rapid diesel 1.6 TDI: when should change this car's timing belt and water pump? Current mileage is 70000 on the clock.

Have you got a review of the Lexus IS 300h?

Hi, I have purchased a car in the UK and paid the VRT here. When I rang about taxing it I was told I have to have insurance first and give them the policy number and date of expiry. When I rang an insurance company I was informed that the car would have to be taxed first - so checkmate.

Is there a solution to this problem? I only want to insure it for a short while as I bought it to sell it and long term insurance would eat up any profit I hope to make.

Hi,

Our reliable 2005 Suzuki Ignis stopped today after five years, on my birthday, happy birthday to me :)

Drove to the shops, came out and there was a tick tick tick whenever the ignition key was turned, then some smoke coming from the dash area and a smell of burning. We had planned to use as a scrappage trade in for the new year but not just yet!

My questions are, does it sound like a starter motor issue? If yes, should we have it repaired - will the car need to be driveable to the new car garage to avail of the scrappage offer? It flew through the NCT earlier this year.

Thanks in advance.

Hi guys,

Regarding the Nissan X-Trail with new 2.0D engine now in the range, will we see this in the Irish fleet? When will the new 2017 X-Trail that is going to be supplied in US/Austrailia hit Irish shores and is the 2.0D reserved for that model?

Any info appreciated!

Thanks, Colin

Any advice on buying a new automatic diesel... say Ford Mondeo or Audi or BMW?

Hi, I would like to know if the Hyundai i20 is a good car to buy in 1.2 petrol guise (new), or should I stick to the Fiesta, Corsa, Polo etc? My commute is 21km dual carriageway. Would the petrol be ok or should I look at the diesel?

l am about to buy a used 2009 Toyota Avensis TR model from a private seller in the UK. What documents do I require from him for VRT/VRO in Ireland? I appreciate your advice because this my first time.

Thanking you.

Is the Renault Megane 1.5 diesel a good car?

They seem to be cheaper than other similar makes. The version I'm looking at is a 2010 model.

Colm Nagle.

Why does the Dacia diesel engine have eight valves when 16 is the norm nowdays?