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I was thinking about changing my Volvo S40 1.6d for a crossover for ease of access as we are pushing on age wise. What would you recommend that is comfortable, reliable and economical bearing in mind our annual mileage is approx 20,000km? We don't need a big vehicle as our family are reared. Also, how much is our own car worth? Is it better to sell it privately or use it as a trade in?

Thank you.

Hi, with a budget of €1,500 I'm looking for a reliable automatic car keeping in the low tax bracket of 1,400cc-  to 1,500cc. I'm thinking about a Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. Can you recommend another possible candidate?

Thanks

How much is my 2010 Kia cee'd SW with 65,000 miles on the clock worth?

Hi, I've had two Renault Méganes before,the second one gave me trouble, but they are a gorgeous car. I'm thinking of looking at a 2011 Fluence 2011. Am I mad?

Thanks, Dolores in Cork

I have a six-year-old Ford Focus C-Max and there's a funny sort of whirring noise when driving. I mentioned it to the garage before I got the car serviced but they said it was nothing when I collected the car after service. My-son-in law reckons it is the bearings in the back left wheel. What do you think?

Thanks, Robbie.

Is the Audi A6 timing belt or timing chain driven?

I have a 2007 Toyota Corolla. Need to know when to replace the timing chain - it has 98,000km on it.

Hello, I would like to know if there is a big difference between the BWM X3 20d and the BMW X3 18d. I currently drive a BMW 520d and am thinking of changing to the X3 next year, but am worried if I pick the 18d I may find it underpowered.

What do you think? Thanks.

Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI Greenline: are they a good family car and economical to run?

Hi there. What common brands of cars are the quietest inside? In this country and with modern car engines, that means mainly mitigation of and insulation from road noise, I suppose.

Regards David