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Hi there, I have a 15-year old Volvo I would like to scrap; can you tell me the best way to go about this?

Many thanks, Annemarie

When is the new Volvo V60 Cross Country available to buy in Ireland and what do you think of this car?

What is my car worth retail or trade in? It's a 2008 Hyundai Tucson 2WD deluxe 2.0-litre diesel with 118k kilometres on the clock, two owners, NCT June 2016 and leather upholstery.

My wife and I are in our mid seventies and are in the market for a new car. We have been driving Saabs for 30 years and are now considering a BMW, a Mercedes-Benz, a Jaguar or a Lexus. I have been looking at 5 Series/E-Class category cars, mainly because I am for the first time in my life able to afford such a car. But I am totally confused by the jargon and the names the different manufacturers give to their options or packages. Please tell me what to buy. The most important feature for us is safety, including things that will stop us doing stupid things behind the wheel. Also good satnav and park assist/camera features.

And should I be looking at cheaper models? Do we really need E-Class or 3 Series to travel in comfort or should we drop down a category? Just tell me what to buy!

Thanks very much.

Peter, Dublin 6

How good is the Peugeot 407 estate compared with the Ford Focus Estate?

Are PCP prices fixed or negotiable?

Are there any scrappage schemes available at the moment when buying a new car?

I have two kids aged three and five, a third coming in October. I would prefer not to have get an MPV. Is there any saloon or crossover SUV for about €30k new that will take the three child seats across the back row?

Thanks. Pat Kennedy

What is the scrap value of a 2001 Toyota Corolla saloon?

I recently purchased a 2012 Honda Civic, the garage gave me 12 months warranty, we're two months in. However, I noticed the brake discs on the two back wheels are heavily scored. I returned to the garage to get them replaced. They said it wasn't necessary and so wouldn't be covered by the warranty. They said there was no danger but will this cause me problems down the line?