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What should we do about replacing our Volvo S40?
I was thinking about changing my Volvo S40 1.6d for a crossover for ease of access as we are pushing on age wise. What would you recommend that is comfortable, reliable and economical bearing in mind our annual mileage is approx 20,000km? We don't need a big vehicle as our family are reared. Also, how much is our own car worth? Is it better to sell it privately or use it as a trade in?
Thank you.
John Kennedy (Dublin)
Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
What automatic car would you recommend for my budget?
Hi, with a budget of €1,500 I'm looking for a reliable automatic car keeping in the low tax bracket of 1,400cc- to 1,500cc. I'm thinking about a Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. Can you recommend another possible candidate?
Thanks
Aidan Molloy (Dublin)
Feb 2014 Filed under: automatic
How much is my Kia worth?
How much is my 2010 Kia cee'd SW with 65,000 miles on the clock worth?
Mark Maguire (CORK)
Feb 2014 Filed under: used car values
Should I go for a Renault Fluence?
Hi, I've had two Renault Méganes before,the second one gave me trouble, but they are a gorgeous car. I'm thinking of looking at a 2011 Fluence 2011. Am I mad?
Thanks, Dolores in Cork
Dolores Cooke (Cork City)
Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the whirring noise in my Ford Focus?
I have a six-year-old Ford Focus C-Max and there's a funny sort of whirring noise when driving. I mentioned it to the garage before I got the car serviced but they said it was nothing when I collected the car after service. My-son-in law reckons it is the bearings in the back left wheel. What do you think?
Thanks, Robbie.
Robert Wise (Dublin)
Feb 2014 Filed under: fault
Is the Audi A6 timing belt or timing chain driven?
Is the Audi A6 timing belt or timing chain driven?
Craig Murray (Blackrock)
Jan 2014 Filed under: servicing
When do I change my Corolla's timing chain?
I have a 2007 Toyota Corolla. Need to know when to replace the timing chain - it has 98,000km on it.
Jose A
Feb 2014 Filed under: servicing
Will I find a BMW X3 18d underpowered?
Hello, I would like to know if there is a big difference between the BWM X3 20d and the BMW X3 18d. I currently drive a BMW 520d and am thinking of changing to the X3 next year, but am worried if I pick the 18d I may find it underpowered.
What do you think? Thanks.
Jenny Cullen (Cork)
Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing new car
Skoda Superb Greenline: good family car?
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI Greenline: are they a good family car and economical to run?
Mike G (Cork)
Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
What brand makes the quietest cars?
Hi there. What common brands of cars are the quietest inside? In this country and with modern car engines, that means mainly mitigation of and insulation from road noise, I suppose.
Regards David
David Taylor (Ennis)
Feb 2014 Filed under: miscellaneous
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