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How can a 1.6-litre diesel engine manage a car like the Mondeo?

I wish to get the 1.6-litre diesel engine explained to me. The Ford Focus has a 1.6d and now the Mondeo has a 1.6d engine. Can both do a good job? One is small car, one is large and heavy. Is 1.6d a good engine generally?

Fergal Reidy (Celbridge)

Feb 2013 Filed under: diesel

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What's the fuel consumption of the Volvo V50 diesel?

What fuel consumption should I expect from a 2005 Volvo V50 2.0-litre diesel?

Mike Hawkins (Ballyhaunis)

Feb 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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Any issues with the 2003 Toyota Avensis?

Any issues with the 2003 Toyota Avensis 2003 1.6? The one I'm looking at has 100,000 miles on the clock (160,000 kilometres).

David Hannan (Limerick)

Feb 2013 Filed under: reliability

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How does this Toyota RAV4 sound to you?

Is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 with 85,000 miles  (137,000 kilometres) on the clock a good purchase at €4,950 and is it a reliable vehicle?

Siobhain Monerawela (Dublin)

Jan 2013 Filed under: pricing

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How much is the VRT on a 2008 Honda Accord?

How much is the VRT on a 2008 Honda Accord 2.2 diesel emitting 137g/km with 70,000 miles (113,000 kilometres) on a 58 plate? And why don't Revenue list them on the web site for VRT quote?

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Derek Wall (Clonmel)

Feb 2013 Filed under: VRT

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How reliable is the Citroen C5 HDi diesel?

Is the Citroen C5 diesel 1.6 HDi a reliable car? At what km should it have its timing belt changed?

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Ceppie Martin (Dublin)

Jan 2013 Filed under: reliability

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Diesel Mégane, Focus or Citroen C4?

I have €9,000 to spend on a used car. What's the best out of these three diesels to buy? A Renault Mégane, Ford Focus or Citroen C4. Some Méganes seem to be six-speed so which would be more economical and reliable?

Tommy Fallon (Leinster)

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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How economical is the BMW X5?

What's the fuel consumption of a BMW X5 3.0-litre diesel?

David Caprani (Dublin)

Jan 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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Why won't my Focus start after an engine change?

I currently own a Ford Focus C-Max - a 2005 model with a TDCi engine. Unfortunately I destroyed the engine when I drove i to water. I got a second hand one from a 2010 C-Max and took it to my mechanic to fit. The mechanic has swapped the new engine into it, but it won't start. He told me he has swapped everything possible from the old engine but it's doing nothing. Any advice would be gratefully received.

Phil Brett (Cork)

Jan 2013 Filed under: fault

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What's the pricing for the Dacia Duster?

Are your prices correct for the Dacia Duster Signature 4x4?

Vincent McInerney (Listowel)

Jan 2013 Filed under: pricing

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