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What are the NCAP ratings for Alfa 166 and Nissan Primera?
Just wondering if you know the NCAP safety rating for a 1997 Nissan Primera and a 2002 Alfa 166 Twinspark? Thanks
Rory McDonald (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: safety
How much to swap my Primera for a Nissan Qashqai?
I have a 2006 Nissan Primera SVE with 80,000 kilometres on the clock and I am looking to upgrade to a Nissan Qashqai 2008/2009 1.5-litre diesel. What price am I looking at?
MARIE KING (MOATE)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
What will I change my Micra for?
I have a 2003 Nissan Micra. The 'bubble' shape means that the inside of the windscreen gets very misty in wet weather. I'd like to get a similar five-door hatchback, but without the condensation problem.
What would you suggest?
Thanks.
Natalie Mcgettigan (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
How much for my Toyota Avensis?
Hi, I have a 2007 Toyota Avensis Strata in mint condition. There is only 19,000 miles on the clock and a Toyota service record. How much should I expect to get for this car in a private sale or as a trade-in? Great site by the way, best of luck with it.
Robbie Mc Grath (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: used car values
Is a new petrol engine coming to the Ford Mondeo?
Is there a mid-term update of the Mondeo from Ford due in 2010? Is there any info about a revamp of the petrol engine, which would be timely as its own dealers were critical of the 110hp 1.6 as currently sold in Ireland.
Ger Brennan (Dundalk)
May 2010 Filed under: future engines
How do I tell if a car is clocked?
Hi,
If I am buying a second-hand car, is it possible to tell if the clock has been tampered with and if the mileage is genuine? I know the best way to go is to buy from a reputable dealer, but can they guarantee the mileage on the clock is genuine?
Thanks
Mark Mc Dermott (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: service history
How much road tax on a BMW 520d?
How much road tax will I pay on a 2009 BMW 520d? Is it cheaper under the new car tax law?
Robert Quinn (Laytown)
May 2010 Filed under: road tax
What engine to go for in Skoda Octavia Combi?
Hello,
I am thinking of changing to a 1.8 petrol Skoda Octavia Combi automatic, but have heard that this engine has problems. Have you heard this? If so, what engine would you recommend?
Thank you
Arthur McFaul (Dunshaughlin)
May 2010 Filed under: reliability
Risky to buy these old Alfas?
How reliable are 1999 Alfa 156 1.8 T-Sparks and 2000 Alfa 146 1.6 T-Sparks? Which would you recommend to buy?
Michael Bell (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
Do older Renault Scenics have electrical problems?
I am thinking of buying a second-hand Renault Scenic, but I've heard the horror stories about window motors, coils and electrics. Did Renault sort out these problems? If so what year was that?
Thanks
Damian Lawless (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: reliability
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