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A question for Neil: where has The Irish Times Motors podcast gone? I need my weekly fix and haven't been able to download any recent ones!

What is the 2014 Citroen C1 like?

Tell me all the pros and cons of a Citroen C4, please

Hi, I've been looking for a 2010 Mondeo recently as family car and have come across a facelifted 2010 2.0 TDCi Zetec model with all the spec I could want for €11,500. It's really nice. However it has 100,000 miles on the clock and is a former fleet car. The garage was very up front about this and has proof of full service history. Plus he is willing to give a six-month warranty. Do you think 100k is way too much? Should I walk away and look for something with lower mileage?

Thanks

I am thinking of buying a Renault Laguna 1.5 dCi diesel; are they good on fuel and are they a good family car? It's a 2008 model.

Are the new Dacia cars safe compared to other similar cars on the market?

Dacia cars: what's the opinion on them?

Hi, can you tell me is a 2007 Nissan Micra Sport 1.2-litre automatic good for long journeys? I go to visit my mother twice a week she lives 50 miles away; the rest of the days are just normal school runs etc.

Thank you, Paula

Is torque more important than power when it comes to overtaking? My 1.4 Astra petrol has 100hp, but is not good for overtaking. What should I look for to get more oomph when needing to overtake?

Which car would you recommend between the new 2013 model Renault Clio (1.2-litre) or the new 2013 model SEAT Ibiza (1.2-litre)?