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Mitsubishi Colt or Toyota Yaris?
Just looking for advice on which is the best small automatic car. My wife is looking at a Mitsubishi Colt versus a Toyota Yaris. I've heard some bad reports on the Yaris automatic and I am wondering if these are unfounded. She currently has a Nissan Micra 1.2 Auto.
Tom Brady (Drogheda)
Mar 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
What do you think of the Volvo S80?
What do you think of a 2007 Volvo S80 AWD D5 Geartronic? Is it as safe and reliable and economical as others in its sector? I have had Volvos and BMWs (530d and 520d) and found the Volvo better for comfort, safety reliability and the BMW better as a driver's car with great engines...
Justin Mc Elwee (Sligo)
Mar 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
Scrappage conundrum
I have a customer with a scrappage question that I can't answer. Her daughter passed on her car to her 12 months ago and now the mother would like to scrap this car. Is it possible? Her daughter has had it for a few years and the mother has had it since 12 months ago. Does the car qualify?
Paul Lyttleton (Clonmel)
Mar 2011 Filed under: scrappage
Will home servicing affect my warranty?
My car is due in for warranty work. When booking it in the woman asked if it had been serviced. Obviously I have had it serviced, but not at the main dealers. I have a friend who is a mechanic who I trust. He serviced it for me for a fraction of the dealer cost, using genuine parts.
Unfortunately, because he serviced it at my house rather than at the garage where he works he hasn't stamped my service book. Is this likely to affect my warranty? I have the receipts for the original parts used but no stamp!
Any help would be appreciated.
Chris Burke (Barnsley)
Mar 2011 Filed under: servicing
Toyota Avensis or VW Passat Estate?
Hi guys,
I am looking at a 2006 Toyota Avensis Estate D-4D 130bhp six-speed. It is €5,700 in Northern Ireland from an after market dealer. What sort of economy does this manage? Is it a good buy or not? Or would a 2005 VW Passat Estate with 130bhp be better?
Jim O'Sullivan (Co.Cork.)
Mar 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
Can you recommend an MPV as a second car?
Can you recommend an MPV as a second car?
Reilly Sean (Longford)
Feb 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
Will the new driving licence rules affect me?
Do the new rules that are coming into force in April apply to people with learner permits or do you need your full licence to avoid these new rules?
Adrian Noonan (Cork)
Feb 2011 Filed under: driving licence
What would you choose between a Ford Focus and VW Jetta?
What would you choose between the Ford Focus saloon 1.6-litre TDCi or Volkswagen Jetta 1.9 TDI? I need a car with a large boot to do about 30,000km per year. Any recommendations would be welcome.
Kevin Reilly (Longford)
Feb 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
Which is the best four-door coupé?
Which is the best four-door coupé?
Tridjojo Tirta (Jakarta)
Mar 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
Should I buy a 2006 Mazda RX-8?
Hey guys,
I have a 2006 Opel Astra GTC SXI 1.7 diesel. I have been very unlucky with it and have gotten a lot of problems so I am ultimately thinking of trading it in. I saw a nice 2006 Mazda RX 8 1.3 petrol and liked the look of it. Just wanted to ask your opinion on how reliable they are. If I have any trouble would I have to bring it to a main dealer because of the Wankel engine; are parts expensive, depreciation etc? Any help/advice would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Alan Clanty (Limerick)
Feb 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
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