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How much VRT would I pay on this Lexus IS?

How much import duty would I be likely to pay on a 2008 Lexus IS 2.2 diesel?

Damien Murphy (Westport)

Jul 2014 Filed under: VRT

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Does the clutch bite point vary between cars?

When testing a demo 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, low mileage, I found the clutch bite point to be high compared to my Opel Astra's. Is this normal for Volkswagen cars?

F D (Dublin)

Jul 2014 Filed under: miscellaneous

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Should I be worried about oil consumption in my Scirocco?

I've an 18-month old Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI with 23,000km on it bought new. It isn't driven hard at all, but I had to put a litre of oil into it today because the warning light came on; is this normal? Should I be getting it checked out by Volkswagen? The on-board computer says next service is still 7,000km away?

Niall Roche (Dublin)

May 2013 Filed under: servicing

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What's up with my Passat's seat?

Hi guys,

Are you aware of any fault with the driver's seat in the Volkswagen Passat? I have a 2011 model and when my back shifts position when driving I can feel a panel in the backrest flexing/popping. It's extremely annoying and I was just wondering of you were aware of any other cases and if there's anything I can do about it

Brendan Cullen (Dublin)

Jun 2014 Filed under: seating

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What modern automatic hatch do you recommend?

I will soon need to replace my 2010 Opel Corsa 1.2 SE with a nearly-new similarly economic car but with better acceleration, up to tax band C. I need a five-door hatchback, automatic gearbox, air conditioning and cruise control. What do you recommend?

Tony Cheesman (Southampton)

Jun 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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How reliable is the 2002 Renault Laguna?

How reliable is the 2002 Renault Laguna?

Carmel Murphy (Coole)

Jun 2014 Filed under: reliability

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Any reliability issues with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

2005 Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDI saloon auto: any common issues in terms of reliability on this motor?

Conor Kehoe

Jun 2014 Filed under: reliability

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What should I ask for for my Volkswagen Golf?

Hi, what trade in value can I expect or should I ask for on a 2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Basic with low mileage (just over 70K)?

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Auden Wright (Newbridge)

Jun 2014 Filed under: used car values

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What is my 2009 Ford Mondeo worth?

What is my 2009 Ford Mondeo Titanium with 95,000 miles on the clock worth?

Kieran Doyle (Portlaoise)

Jun 2014 Filed under: used car values

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Timing belt or chair for my Toyota Avensis?

I have a 2001 Toyota Avensis 2.0-litre automatic. Is it cam belt or chain driven?

Paul Goodright

Jun 2014 Filed under: servicing

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