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How much is the Volvo V60 to tax?

How much is the road tax on the Volvo V60 D2 and D3?

Willy Boland (BALLINASLOE)

Sep 2013 Filed under: taxation

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How can I tell if a Toyota RAV4 has four-wheel drive?

Hi. I'm looking at buying a 2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0-litre petrol. How would I know if it's a 2wd or a 4wd? Thanks!

Mark Kelly (Cork City)

Sep 2013 Filed under: miscellaneous

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I'm thinking of buying a Mazda MX-5...

1998 Mazda MX-5 mk2: are they a good car? Thinking of buying one.

Denis Delaney (Wexford)

Sep 2013 Filed under: reliability

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Can you advise me on buying a Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Can you advise me on buying a Mercedes-Benz C 180 petrol, manual , 2005?

Joseph O'Leary (Cork)

Sep 2013 Filed under:

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I'd like an SUV with loads of space and low emissions please!

Hi, is there such thing as a spacious SUV with low CO2 emmissions from 2010/2011? I have been looking at the Lexus RX 450h - any advice?

Caroline O' Farrell (Galway)

Sep 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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What's the Ford S-Max like?

Which Ford S-Max is the best value for money and has the best features when it comes to comparing tax,insurance and year?

Ian Ridpath (Dublin)

Sep 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is the Dacia Duster suitable for LPG conversion?

Hi, is the Dacia Duster petrol 1.6 suitable for LPG gas conversion?

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Sylvester Califf (Dublin)

Sep 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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What engine in the Ford Focus would suit me best?

I'm looking to buy a 2008 Ford Focus for my 100-mile round trip to work. Which would be the best engine taking road tax and fuel economy into account?

Myles Mckenna (Carrickmacross)

Sep 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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What causes suspension clunks in the Renault Laguna?

Our 2005 Renault Laguna recently passed the NCT (first time surpisingly enough for a Renault!). About a month after the NCT the suspension on the rear passenger side started making clunk/rattle noises going over potholes and bumpy roads - what is the main cause of rear suspension noise in Lagunas?

Don Farrell (Cork)

Sep 2013 Filed under: fault

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Volkswagen Passat or Ford Mondeo?

Volkswagen Passat or Ford Mondeo? I am trying to decide whether to buy a 2011 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.6 CL or a 2010 Ford Mondeo Titanium 2.0 TDCi. Both have similar mileage in the region of 35,000. I am looking for a familiy car with reliability, fuel efficency and good resale.

Martina Phelan (Kilkenny)

Sep 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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