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Trade in values of 2009 1.6 diesel Skoda Octavia Greenline Estate (100k miles) and a 2008 Skoda Fabia 1.4 diesel saloon (95k miles)? Both in good condition.

I am seeing a 141 (2014 Apr) Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI 150hp, SE with Milano leather, a good spec car overall and has done only 10,000km so far. The price being quoted is €25,000. I am actually worried because the price quoted is low for its value. What could the seller be hiding? Any suggestions to help not to get cheated? Seller is a dealer (not SIMI) and has no problems me getting a Audi showroom health check.

I am looking for a medium size second hand car. My budget is €3,000 - €5,000. Which make/model is the most economical for road tax and fuel?

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I am planning to buy a 2011 or 2012 BMW 5 Series M Sport auto. Any advice and price range please?

How much is my 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class auto Elegance with 73,000km worth? One owner, everything included, like first day, immaculate, Irish car.

I want to buy a Suzuki Vitara, but its finance rate is high and there are no scrappage or reduced rate offers. Other brands have great deals; do you think they will launch a finance offer soon?

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I have a 2006 Ford Focus 1.8 petrol coming up to 63,000 miles. How do I find out if I have a timing belt or chain?

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I am very interested in buying a diesel 2.0-litre automatic SUV. The two I'm most interested in are the BMW X3 2016 model xDrive and the Mitsubishi Outlander 2016 model. I know the BMW would be faster because it has the higher power output and probably would be better to drive. The thing is though the Outlander has the eight-year warranty and is a lot less expensive. I would wait until the new version of the X3 comes out if I decided to go with that so I probably would have to wait until next year to get one of those. Do you think it would be worth the wait or should I go for the Outlander?

Thanks.

Hi,

I'm thinking of taking a chance on a 2007 or 2008 Saab 9-5 automatic. Any advice appreciated: 2.0-litre petrol or 1.9-litre diesel?

Many thanks

Dave

Which is better value for money, has the best mpg, reliability and low running costs: A Jeep Renegade or a Honda HR-V? I don't need an off reader or four-wheel drive, but I do live in a rural location up a high boreen and would need the SUV to be able to get me through icy or snowy conditions should they arise.

Thank you

Aryelle