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How much is my Volkswagen Passat worth?

What is the value of my UK import 2010 R-Line Volkswagen Passat 2.0-litre TDI 140? It has 33,000 kilometres on the clock, is just serviced with full service history and a transferable warranty (all mechanical and electrical) until Oct 2014.

Martin Mooney (Dublin)

Oct 2013 Filed under: used car values

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What's the 2008 Audi A4 like?

Looking at getting an Audi A4, 08/09 model, diesel. Anything in particular I should look out for?

Derry Lynch (Carrick On Shannon)

Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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What diesel car should I replace our Peugeot 307 with?

Hi all. My girlfriend's Peugeot 307 died a death on the dual carrigeway recently so she is looking for a diesel car around 1.4 to 1.6 with a max price of €6,000. She commutes everyday from Ballylinan in Laois to Tallaght. Any good diesel cars in that range she should be looking at?

Aidan Murphy (Dublin)

Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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What Mondeo-class car is the most economical?

What car is best for fuel economy over high mileage driving? In Mondeo class - either estate or saloon.

Ben McGinn (Sallins Co. Kildare)

Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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What small car would suit me for about €3,000?

I'm looking for a reliable, economical car maybe 1.0-1.2-litre engine (keeping tax low) for school run/mammy taxi with a budget of about €3,000 - €3,500.

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Valerie Adams-Davitt (Swords)

Oct 2013 Filed under: reliability

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Mazda6, Peugeot 407 or Volkswagen Passat?

I have €5,000 to €7,000 to spend on a car that'll be good for commuting 100km per day. Currently looking at 1. Mazda 6 2. Peugeot 407 3. Volkswagen Passat - all diesels. Looking for something reliable with decent spec and low running costs/insurance (I'm 24!). I've read about some issues with Mazda diesels around this price range, also unsure of Peugeot's reliability and the Passats seem to be cursed with high mileage at this price point. Any advice on these or other cars you'd recommend would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Ciaran Redmond (Dublin)

Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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What should I be looking out for when buying a Ford Puma?

Hello, I am thinking of buying a Ford Puma 1.4. Is there anything to check for in this model?

Niall Mc Bride (Arklow)

Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is a diesel Ford Focus a good buy?

My son wants to purchase a 2009/2010 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi. Any issues with this type of car? Is it economical? I have heard that the engine can be loud in some models. Can you suggest a good diesel engined car if the Focus is not a good buy?

David Kerin (Ennis)

Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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What's the BMW 318d GT like?

I made a mistake - the car I wanted an opinion on was a BMW 318d GT Luxury. What extras do you think worthwhile?

Patrick Rice (Greystones)

Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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Why do my Toyota bulbs keep blowing?!

My Toyota Auris keeps blowing bulbs. What would be wrong?

Gerald Wynne (Sligo)

Nov 2013 Filed under: electrics

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