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Any known problems with the Suzuki Swift?

2008 Suzuki Swift: any known problems or issues?

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Tom Nelson (Maynooth)

Dec 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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What is the most economical small family diesel car?

What is the most economical small family diesel car with a 1.6- to 2.0-litre engine?

Phil Blake (Cahir)

Dec 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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Does my Yaris have a timing belt or chain?

Is there a timing belt or chain on the Toyota Yaris?

Albert Markey (Drogheda)

Dec 2013 Filed under: servicing

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Why is my Ford Focus using so much oil?

My Ford Focus is using oil at an alarming rate with no visible leaks and also no smoke from the exhaust. What could be the problem?

Michael F Carroll (Clonakilty)

Jun 2013 Filed under: fault

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What should I do with no space for a spare wheel?

Ever heard of tyre armour? Any good? Switching from run flats and no space for spare or space saver. Any ideas?

Sean Higgins (Sligo)

May 2013 Filed under: tyres

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Is €300 too much to pay for an alternator?

Is €300 too much to pay for an alternator for a 2008 Saab 9-3?

Edmund Ryan (Kilkenny)

Nov 2012 Filed under: servicing

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Blue smoke and poor running in my Daewoo!

Hi, I have a 2001 Daewoo Lanos with 103,000 miles on the clock and every time when I start it a lot of blue smoke comes out of the exhaust pipe for about four seconds and it runs rough for about two minutes. The smoke also smells like burning. What could be the problem ?

Colin Harris (Tipperary )

May 2013 Filed under: fault

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What's wrong with my electric windows?

My electric window goes down ok but is sluggish going up. I have sprayed runners with silicone to no avail, sometimes no movement at all. I suspect dodgy motor, as I tried a switch from breakers, but same problem. Any thoughts appreciated, thanks

Frank Brady (Malahide)

Dec 2013 Filed under: electrics

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Should our family go for the Kia Sportage?

Is the Kia Sportage a good family option? We have three young kids and thinking of either 2011 or 2012. Thanks

Helena Dixon (Ennis)

Dec 2013 Filed under: family car

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What's the automatic Volkswagen Polo like?

Thinking of buying an 04 Volkswagen Polo automatic. Is this a reliable car and is there anything to be aware of relating to the automatic gearbox?

Peter Malone (Tallaght)

Dec 2013 Filed under: automatic

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