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I have an issue with my new Volkswagen Golf
I bought a new mk7 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI and I'm not very happy with the car; when I am driving over rough surfaces and roads it rattles. What should I do?
A B (Ireland)
May 2013 Filed under: fault
What's the best second-hand SUV from 2005-2007?
What is the best second-hand SUV with seven seats from between 2005 to 2007?
Niall Warren (Galway)
May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What's going on with the battery of my Zafira?
Hi. I drove my car, a 1999 Opel Zafira without a fanbelt for about 10km after which I replaced the fanbelt. The battrey that was discharged quickly charged itself. Some days later the battery discharged and even after I recharged it it still discharged again. So I replaced the battery after confirming that the alternator was ok and still am having the same problem. What can I do? Is there a possibilty that the alternator is not providing enough charge to charge the battrey? How can i test the charging terminals of the car with a multimeter to know if it is in order? Thanks
Ndukwe Peter (Abuja )
May 2013 Filed under: electrics
Should I have been given a 12-month warranty?
I recently bought a 1.4 petrol Volkswagen Passat and the main dealer where I bought it gave me a six-month warranty. Should I have been given a 12-month warranty?
Kevin Mc German (Cork)
May 2013 Filed under: warranty
How reliable is the Toyota Previa?
2005 Toyota Previa 2.0 diesel. How reliable is this car?
Gerry Doran (Dublin)
May 2013 Filed under: reliability
Help me choose a car for about €15,000 please!
What car would you recomend for a 24-year old, price range €15,000 approx. I am considering Honda Accord, Lexus IS or something similar.
Liam Duffy (Limerick)
May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the Volvo XC90 a good car?
What are the main things to look out for in a 2008 Volvo XC90? I'm looking at a high mileage example.
Ronan Mc Greevy (Westport)
May 2013 Filed under: reliability
What's the Daewoo Lacetti like?
I am thinking of buying a 2004 Daewoo Lacetti 1.4. Anything in particular I should look out for in this type of vehicle?
Peter Cullen (Dublin 18)
May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Am I mad changing 2012 Golf for older BMW?
I'm driving a 2012 MK6 Volkswagen Golf Edition R (1.2 TSI). While I like a lot of things about the car I am increasingly frustrated by the significant understeer, lack of steering feel in general and the poor seats. I am thinking of changing to a BMW 3 Series M Sport (318d or 320d) around the 2009 or 2010 mark, using this as a trade in. I do very low mileage but I don't mind spending a bit more. Am I mad? I have a bit of a mental block changing from a 12 reg downwards.
Eoin S (Dublin)
May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What can I do about an airbag warning light in my Fiat?
I have a Fiat Stilo air bag problem; the warning beep comes on and it's displayed in the dash. It says 'airbag failer, stop' and it can also display 'engine failer, airbag, stop'. It's a 2003 model and has been like this for a while. I'm afraid in case the airbag will deploy. What should I do?
Angela Nevin (Nenagh)
Apr 2013 Filed under: electrics
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