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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
Nissan Note report
Hi,
Have you a report on the Nissan note?
Pat Gibbons (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
What value for a Passat CC?
Have you any info on a VW Passat CC? What would be the value of a 2009 with 12,000miles?
Dan Neill (Dub)
May 2010 Filed under: used car values
A new MPV for a new arrival
I am thinking of buying a 2005 Renault Grand Scenic Diesel, would you recommend it? Are there problems with electrics or the engine or any other problems I should know about?
Should I go for a Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 diesel instead? I need room for 3 baby seats. Money is tight so cannot go above 2005.
Ray Ryan (Limerick)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
Which diesel hatchback to buy?
I am looking to buy a new or 2008/2009 diesel car and wondering which is best value: Kia cee'd, Kia Venga, Hyundai i30, Peugeot 308 or SEAT Leon?
Thanks
Angela Osullivan (Wicklow)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
I want to change my Rav4 for a seven-seater, just not a boring one!
Hi, congrats on new website, hope it works well. I'm looking to change an '05 Toyota Rav 4 for a 7 seater, but don't want a boring looking rectangle type car! Any ideas for a decent 7 seater that looks good as well, maybe '07/'08, max spend €15k. Thanks.
Emer Kennedy (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
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