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Should air conditioning gas be covered under Peugeot's warranty?
My sister drives a Peugeot 308 bought new in 2012. About a month ago the air conditioning system stopped working and I brought the car to my local dealer and was annoyed that it cost me €60 for gas to be refilled in the system, and not under warranty. I was told it was "a lack of use" that caused in.
Is it really true that if you don't use your air conditioning it will sieze up? And why didn't Peugeot pay for it under its four-year warranty?
Ian Abbott (Longford)
Aug 2014 Filed under: warranty
Trading in my Golf for a Hyundai ix35 - thoughts?
I want to get a 2011-2012 Hyundai ix35. I have a 2008 Volkswagen Golf GT Sport with 113,000km on clock. What should I be looking to pay with my Golf and are ix35 good and hold their value?
John Fitzgerald
Aug 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Ford Focus or SEAT Leon diesel?
Hi there. I'm trading in a 1.6 petrol 2006 Mazda3 for a small diesel hatchback to commute in. Looking at a 2010 Ford Focus with 41,000 miles for €7,750 or a 2010 SEAT Leon with 47,000 miles for €7,950, both 1.6 diesel. I prefer the Ford's stats and Leon's looks - any advice?!
Claire O'Malley (Ardee)
Aug 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I get the 1.6 or 1.8 diesel Ford Focus?
I want to buy a diesel Ford Focus, but which engine is best? 1.6 or 1.8?
Sean Beggy (ASHBOURNE)
Aug 2014 Filed under: diesel
I need a high-up car to get comfortable.
Hi, I was wondering which is the best second hand car for me. I would like a high off-the-road car because I have back problems. I have between five and six thousand to spend.
Ta, Evelyn
Evelyn Heffernan (Cashel)
Aug 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Merc B-Class, MINI Countryman or Nissan Qashqai?
How do the following cars rank in terms of ground clearance (to behave safely on bumpy broken roads): Mercedes-Benz B-Class (old model), MINI One Diesel Countryman (current model) and Nissan Qashqai (current model)?
Thanks, Bruno
Tasselli Bruno (Florence, Italy)
Aug 2014 Filed under: choosing new car
Can you help me find a wind deflector for my Mercedes?
I am trying to source a wind deflector for my 1994 Mercedes-Benz E 320 Cabriolet. Have searched online but have not found anything remotely like the original Mercedes part. This is a screen that fits over the rear passenger seats to make the driving experience more pleasant from a wind point of view.
Help please!
Derek (Wicklow)
Derek Bell (Wicklow)
Aug 2014 Filed under: aftermarket
How to choose a crossover for reliability and resale value?
Hi, I am in search of a compact family car. I wanted to now the reliability or best pick between the Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Juke and Peugeot 3008. Also, which holds its resale value best?
ELIZABETH AKELE (Dublin)
Aug 2014 Filed under: reliability
What's the value of this Renault Grand Mégane estate?
What would be the value of a 2010 Renault Grand Mégane estate with 52,000km on the clock be?
Susan Lyons (Killarney)
Aug 2014 Filed under: used car values
What newer car should I replace my Mazda3 with?
I currently have a 2005 Mazda3 saloon 1.6 petrol. Would like to get a new car to upgrade to at least 2008 and still stay with a saloon type. What would you recommend? I'm sick of paying crazy tax for the 1.6 petrol. Thanks
Annette Huggard (Kerry)
Jul 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
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