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How much is a 2002 Ford Focus worth?

What is the market value of a '01 Ford Focus Ghia with 100,000km on the clock?

Denise Hughes (Dublin 22)

Jun 2012 Filed under: used car values

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Is 158,000km too much for a Toyota Corolla Verso?

Is it wise to buy a Toyota Corolla Verso 1.6 petrol VVTi with 158,000km (100,000 miles) on the clock? It's a 2007 model and was serviced regularly.

Anne Murphy

Jul 2012 Filed under: choosing used car

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How much is my high mileage Volkswagen Golf worth?

What would the trade-in value be of a three-door '91 Volkswagen Golf (CL) with 480,000 kilometres on the clock,1.6 diesel engine, power assisted steering, NCT'd until end August 2012 and taxed until end 2012?

MARIA SCANLON (WICKLOW)

Jun 2012 Filed under: used car values

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is the Toyota Avensis about to be replaced?

Hello, The current Toyota Avensis was only launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show last September; however, a current British car magazine is showing that a facelifted Toyota Avensis is due around now. A close relation is planning to buy an Avensis very soon, so is it correct that it is to be updated so quickly?

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Jerome O'Connor (Wicklow)

Jul 2012 Filed under: future cars

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Is there an issue with the Kia Sorento's suspension?

Hi, I recently bought the current model Kia Sorento (1,000km on the clock). It's a very nice looking vehicle. I have a similar issue as Ciaran has reported. There is a large bang travelling through the doors when going over road humps.

The clearance between the suspension plate and the rubber dampers is approximately 25- to 30mm. I feel that there is not much room for the suspension to move before touching the dampers hence large bang when hitting road humps. I have reported the matter to Kia Motors and await their reply. In the meantime if anything comes through your way please do inform me. Thanks

Vishwa Reddy (Suva Fiji)

Jun 2012 Filed under: fault

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Does the Opel Zafira have issues with its coil packs?

Have you heard anything about coil packs being faulty for Opel Zafira's 1.6 petrol engines 2005-2011?

Michael Buggy (Templetuohy)

Jun 2012 Filed under: fault

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Do you have prices for the new Peugeot 208 yet?

How much will the new Peugeot 208 cost in Ireland?

John Coleman (Athlone)

Jun 2012 Filed under: pricing

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Where do I trade-in my Renault Laguna?

I've got a nine-year old Renault Laguna. I'm looking for a new Golf or equivalent. Who would give me the best trade in/scrappage deal?

Jack Martin (Dublin)

Jun 2012 Filed under: used car values

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How much is my Peugeot 307 worth?

How much is my 2002 Peugeot 307 with 78,000 kilometres on the clock and a full service history in good condition worth?

Alan Reading (Cotgrave)

Jun 2012 Filed under: used car values

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Does my Ford Mondeo Estate have a timing belt?

Hi. I own a 2001 Ford Mondeo Ghia X Estate 2.0-litre petrol automatic. My question is, does my car have a timing belt or timing chain? I have owned the car for five years now and had it regularly serviced, but no one has mentioned a timing belt or that it may need replacing, so I thought I would ask you guys.

Philip Prince (Swinton. Manchester.)

Jun 2012 Filed under: servicing

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