Read answers from CompleteCar.ie motoring experts to readers’ car questions.
From our motoring experts
Browse previous answers from the CompleteCar.ie editorial team.
My new Kia Rio has no full spare wheel. I would be unable to put the contraption left in the boot on if I get a puncture. Can I buy a spare wheel from a scrap yard and will it have to be a Kia Rio wheel?
Thanks
How much would my 2007 Volkswagen Passat Highline be worth now? It's 1.9 TDI (with red DI), leather interior, air conditioning, 6 CD changer and heated front seats. It has around 170,000 miles on the clock.
I Am buying a car from a small dealer, he has brought it in from the UK. He wants me to pay with bank transfer or draft & wait for it to clear before letting me drive away in the car or getting the car registered or paying the VRT. Also he wants me to pay the VRT as he is not TAN registered? What are your thoughts?
I want to buy the missus a car. She is just learning to drive and she'll need to ferry our one-year-old around too. I don't want to spend too much, about €5,000 maximum, no real preference for make or model, but I want something safe, easy to drive, with good visibility. Low tax a bonus. Any ideas?
Hi, what family car do you recommend for €6,000 budget and good resale value? I need this for only nine months.
Do you think UK imports reliable? What about rust under body from salt? What about clocking?
When is the new facelifted Skoda Yeti going to be in Irish showrooms? And can we get a pic?
What saloon car has the widest front passenger door opening?
What is the value of a 2007 Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 diesel with 174,000km on it?
What should I look out for when buying a 2008 Audi A4 automatic? It has 170,000km on the clock.