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At what mileage does the timing belt need to be done on an Opel Meriva?

My sister drives a Peugeot 308 bought new in 2012. About a month ago the air conditioning system stopped working and I brought the car to my local dealer and was annoyed that it cost me €60 for gas to be refilled in the system, and not under warranty. I was told it was "a lack of use" that caused in.

Is it really true that if you don't use your air conditioning it will sieze up? And why didn't Peugeot pay for it under its four-year warranty?

I want to get a 2011-2012 Hyundai ix35. I have a 2008 Volkswagen Golf GT Sport with 113,000km on clock. What should I be looking to pay with my Golf and are ix35 good and hold their value?

Hi there. I'm trading in a 1.6 petrol 2006 Mazda3 for a small diesel hatchback to commute in. Looking at a 2010 Ford Focus with 41,000 miles for €7,750 or a 2010 SEAT Leon with 47,000 miles for €7,950, both 1.6 diesel. I prefer the Ford's stats and Leon's looks - any advice?!

I want to buy a diesel Ford Focus, but which engine is best? 1.6 or 1.8?

Hi, I was wondering which is the best second hand car for me. I would like a high off-the-road car because  I have back problems. I have between five and six thousand to spend.

Ta, Evelyn

How do the following cars rank in terms of ground clearance (to behave safely on bumpy broken roads): Mercedes-Benz B-Class (old model), MINI One Diesel Countryman (current model) and Nissan Qashqai (current model)?

Thanks, Bruno

I am trying to source a wind deflector for my 1994 Mercedes-Benz E 320 Cabriolet. Have searched online but have not found anything remotely like the original Mercedes part. This is a screen that fits over the rear passenger seats to make the driving experience more pleasant from a wind point of view.

Help please!

Derek (Wicklow)

Hi, I am in search of a compact family car. I wanted to now the reliability or best pick between the Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Juke and Peugeot 3008. Also, which holds its resale value best?

What would be the value of a 2010 Renault Grand Mégane estate with 52,000km on the clock be?