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Should I stay away from the older Merc E200 K?
Hi there,
I looking at a 1998 Mercedes-Benz E200 Kompressor (Sports, petrol) with 52k miles on the clock. Local mechanic says this petrol model is troublesome, specifically oil leaks with typical repair bill of at least €3k, and rear axle bearings wear - wait for a diesel model is the advice... too pesimistic or not?
Kevin Martin (Cork)
Oct 2014 Filed under: reliability
Should I go for the 1.6 or 2.0 TDI Golf?
What to get, a 1.6-litre TDI Golf or 1.9/2.0-litre?
Caitriona O Donnell (Liimerck)
Oct 2014 Filed under: diesel
How much will I get for my Toyota Avensis?
Hi, I have a 2006 Toyota Avensis 1.6 petrol I want to sell. How much should I get for it?
Kamal Singh (Swords)
Oct 2014 Filed under: used car values
What are the pros and cons of the Mazda6?
I am thinking of purchasing a 2007 Mazda6 Executive with 58,000 miles on the clock. It's the 1.8 petrol; what are the pros and cons of this model?
Nelius Collins (Cork)
Oct 2014 Filed under: reliability
Nissan Qashqai or Kia cee'd estate?
Hello, I'm thinking of buying a 2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 diesel or 2011 Kia cee'd estate. What do you think?
Thank you
Michael Doherty (Co. Kildare)
Oct 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
How much should I sell my Golf for?
How much should I sell my car for? Volkswagen Golf 6 Comfortline. 2011 year model with 170,000km on the clock.
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Tara Salie (Port Elizabeth)
Oct 2014 Filed under: used car values
Can sun cream cause paint issues?
Hi, I'm currently looking at a metallic blue Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 petrol. Myself and my girlfriend are a bit worried by faded patches in the paint. Could it have been caused by acid? We have asked the car dealer what it is and he said it was caused by somebody touching it with sun cream. What do you think?
Thank you, Dylan.
Dylan McDonagh (Tallaght,dublin)
Oct 2014 Filed under: paintwork
Can you help me choose between these Audi A6s?
I have a choice of two cars, both Audi A6s. Both the same price-ish at €18,500 vs €19,000. One is a 2009 basic spec with 64,000km and a one-year warranty, the other is a 2010 S line model with 80,000km on the clock and a six-month warranty. I am not sure from a risk point of view what I should consider as the most important thing to look at.
Michael Kehoe (Dublin 15)
Oct 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Can you explain the thinking behind the APMP categories?
Who designated the categories for the APMP awards? Specifically, how did the Audi A3 end up as "family" car? What size family is that supposed to hold? How did the Mercedes-Benz C-Class end up as a "large" car? If that's large, what's the E-Class or S-Class? And how did the Outlander end up as "large" SUV? What does that make Land Cruiser, Land Rover Discovery/Sport/Range Rover, Audi Q7, BMW X5 etc?
Peter G (Virginia)
Oct 2014 Filed under: choosing new car
Does my Astra have a DPF?
Hi, I need to know if my 2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.3 diesel has a DPF.
Ger Glynn (Clare)
Oct 2014 Filed under: diesel
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