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What do do with my 2014 Peugeot 208?
I have a 2014 Peugeot 208. The AA man said he thinks the timing chain jumped. Will this have destroyed the engine completely, or is it worth having it inspected, and parts replaced or get another engine and have that taken apart and checked and made good any bad?
Not sure what to do.
Thank you.
David
Jun 2025 Filed under: fault
How much work is the timing belt in a 2011 Ford Focus?
I have a 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel car and I would like to know how much it will cost and how long it would take to fit a new timing belt, thank you.
David
Jun 2025 Filed under: servicing
Has the Volvo XC90 T8 PHEV a rear-axle issue?
Hi,
I'm looking at Volvo XC90s. In the 2019/2020 T8 hybrid, should the known ERAD problem be a concern? Is there anything to mitigate the risk? Does Volvo cover replacement if the vehicle has a full Volvo service history? Or is it safer to stick with the D5/B5 variant?
Thanks
Donal Canney (Galway)
Jun 2025 Filed under: reliability
How to tell where a NI car was first registered?
Hi,
I am going to Belfast to look at a second-hand car. It's a 2021 vehicle with two owners. How can I find out whether the car was first registered in Northern Ireland or GB?
Thank you
Joe Wall (Co Meath )
Jun 2025 Filed under: importing
How much to bring my Mitsubishi Triton home from Oz?
Hello,
I am permanently returning home to Ireland from Australia and considering shipping my 2020 Mitsubishi Triton GSR to Ireland. I am trying to get an estimate on all of the import charges that may apply.
Can you help with a breakdown of each charge applicable?
Diarmuid Harrington (Byron Bay)
Jun 2025 Filed under: importing
Cost to import a 2023 Honda e:NY1 from the North?
Hi,
I'm looking at an ex-demo Oct 2023 Honda e:NY1 150kW Advance 69kWh with 5,040 miles on the clock for sale by Donnelly Group in Dungannon. I can't figure out what the cost of importing this will be.
Can you help?
Pat Rogers (Athlone )
Jun 2025 Filed under: importing
Will the new MINI Countryman be sold as a PHEV?
Will the new MINI Countryman be sold as a PHEV?
Alan O'Brien (Dublin 12)
Jun 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
Should I import a car via Ireland to Spain from the North?
Hi,
We are moving to Spain and thinking about buying a car from NI. Is it better to first register it in ROI and then transfer it to Spanish registration or directly registering it in Spain? There might be a problem in Spain as the car was not in use by us for six months. Also, does the same exemption apply to VAT as it does to ROI with the vehicle being in NI private use from before 2020 Brexit?
Albert Valentyn (Knock)
Jun 2025 Filed under: importing
How much to privately tax an electric van?
I have read the posts about buying a van for private use and being subject to higher tax. How does the old legislation deal with electric vans in that situation?
Mary Fitzgerald (Galway City)
Jun 2025 Filed under: taxation
Does my Toyota RAV4 have four-wheel drive?
I have a 2011 RAV4 D4D and I'm not sure now whether it's 2wd or 4wd. It has a fuse in the 4wd option but no propshaft only wires to the rear wheels. I find I am only getting front-wheel drive when I get stuck on a slippery surface.
Steve (London)
Jun 2025 Filed under: winter driving
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