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The new Golf will have an electric parking brake. What do you think?

I see the new Volkswagen Golf Mark 7 will be fitted with an electric parking brake. Is this a bad move from a reliability point of view?

Noel Freeman (Navan Co. Meath)

Aug 2012 Filed under: reliability

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Does my Mondeo have a timing belt or chain?

Does my 2005 Ford Mondeo LX have a timing belt or chain?

Delroy D'Oyley (Luton)

Aug 2012 Filed under: servicing

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What do I do about my dead Saab key?

The key for my Saab 9-3 has stop working and the car seems to be dead now with nothing coming up on the dash when the key goes in. Also, as I live in Donegal and there are no Saab dealers here where do I go from here?

Annette Conaghan (Letterkenny)

Apr 2012 Filed under: fault

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Any known issues with the Mk V Volkswagen Golf R32?

Are there any known issues with the Volkswagen MkV Golf R32?

Jimmy Joe

Aug 2012 Filed under: reliability

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What could an oil leak from a BMW X5 mean?

I just had an AA test for a 2006 BMW X5 with a view to purchase. The oral report from the AA tester noted oil around the transmission. I have yet to receive the written report but what could the oil be a sign of?

Paul Foxton (Dublin)

Aug 2012 Filed under: fault

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What are the running costs for a Mercedes-Benz E 200?

What mileage per gallon would I get from a Mercedes-Benz E-Class 1.8-litre petrol automatic? Also, how much road tax would I have to pay?

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Patrick Oneill (Carlow)

Aug 2012 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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How much is my Ford Focus TDCi worth?

How much for 2007 Ford Focus TDCi? Thinking of selling my Focus and wondering how much to ask. It's a 2007 1.8 Style with 97,000 kilometres on the clock, imported from the UK three years ago and has got one year NCT.

KATIE DARCY (GALWAY)

Aug 2012 Filed under: used car values

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Is there a new Nissan Qashqai coming?

Is there a new Nissan Qashqai coming to market?

Helen Gallagher (Ballina)

Aug 2012 Filed under: future cars

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How much is road tax for a diesel Toyota RAV4?

What is the motor tax for the Toyota RAV4 diesel?

Ruth Suke (Clane)

Aug 2012 Filed under: road tax

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Where can I buy and test drive the Dacia Duster?

Where can I buy and test drive the Dacia Duster?

Mairtin O Riordain (Cork)

Aug 2012 Filed under: choosing new car

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