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Is there an alarm or immobilis er on a 2012 Renault Fluence as standard?

Hi,

As our family is fleeing the nest, I am hoping to buy a new or nearly new slightly smaller and economical (possibly hybrid?) car. Changing up from a 2009 Toyota Avensis 2.0-litre high-spec diesel with 98,000km on the clock. Do about 15,000km per year mostly in the city and trips to Wicklow, and odd long trip to West Cork for pleasure.

Not sure if I should go for diesel again, or hybrid. Is hybrid risky and will the residuals drop as newer technology comes onstream? Offered €6K by Audi for my Avensis (poor!) against a brand new A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI diesel (net after discounts and trade in = €25K) or €10k by Toyota against brand new 1.8 Auris Hybrid Luna (€26,225 + €575 + €180 road tax + €575 metallic paint = €16,980). Love the look of the A3 Sportback, but in my heart think Toyota is more practical for a privately run car. I am paying cash so am conscious I might have this car a while, i.e. five years.

Do you think a new car is advisable, or good demo, and also will the Audi be expensive to run?  

Thanks,

Linda DJ, Dublin

Hi,

I was just wondering how much it would cost to replace a crankshaft oil seal on a 1.4 Opel Astra SXi?

How much should it cost to get the head gasket supplied and fitted on a 2006 SEAT Altea 1.6 petrol?

My 2008 Opel Corsa is losing power while driving. I had everything checked two weeks ago and have NCT this Thursday and I need help.

Robert McMahon

New Ford Ka: when is it in Ireland and what are the prices please?

Also, is a new Fiesta on the way? When and what price?

Hi,

Have you a review on the Volvo XC90 Momentum FWD?

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What SUVs have three Isofix seats in the middle row? Thinking of putting two Maxi Cosi seats in middle and putting buggy in one seat's position if it's down, as I need the back two seats for children ages five and three. Most SUVs won't take buggy in boot space with seven seats in use. Is this idea viable or a non-runner?

Hi,

Out of pure curiosity can you tell me what do motorcyclists do when they get a puncture?

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