Why does my Peugeot 308's radio cut out?
Why does the radio in my 2012 Peugeot 308 cut out? Is it a fault in the radio or aerial or what?
Padraig Devaney (Galway )Aug 2015 Filed under: fault
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Hi Padraig,
I'm afraid that's not an easy one to answer from afar. It could be a problem with the stereo unit or its connections, including the aerial's, it could be the speaker system too or of course it could be the radio signal in your area.
Best bet is to bring the car to a good local mechanic or auto electrician.
Hope you get to the bottom of it
How much is my 2010 Mercedes E-Class worth?
Hi,
Can you please tell how much my 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 250 CDI auto with 210,000km would be worth?
Thanks
Dave OFLAHERTY (Cork)Aug 2015 Filed under: used car values
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Hi Dave,
I'd say in the region of €23,000 - the high mileage wipes a bit off the top of that value.
What's the top automatic Renault Kadjar?
What will the top of the range automatic Renault Kadjar cost?
John Robertson (Abbeyleix )Aug 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
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Hi John,
At the time of writing, the Renault Kadjar pricing ranges from €24,990 to €33,990, the latter for the top-of-the range Kadjar Signature Nav powered by the 130hp 1.6-litre dCi diesel engine featuring four-wheel drive.
It's not currently possible to pair an automatic gearbox with that 1.6-litre engine though, so the most expensive automatic Kadjar is the Signature Nav powered by the 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine with 110hp. That costs €32,290.
What's my Land Rover Discovery worth?
What's my Land Rover Discovery 4 3.0 TD V6 five-seat XE auto worth?I t has 40,000 miles on it and I want to sell it privately.
Thanks
Mark, Waterford
Mark Rhys Thomas (Waterford)Aug 2015 Filed under: used car values
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Hi Mark,
I'd say you're looking at in and around €45,000 for it.
How much should I get for a 2012 BMW 520d SE?
How much should I get for a 2012 BMW 520d SE on a trade in/private sale? It's in perfect condition, automatic, full leather interior, heated seats, parking sensors (front and back), electric folding mirrors, 55,000km, full service history and two years left of BMW service pack.
Thanks.
Michael Wall (Galway)Aug 2015 Filed under: used car values
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Hi Michael,
I'd say, as a trade-in, you'll make somewhere in the high-thirties, probably €36 to €37k.
Is the Rover 75 automatic a good car?
Is the Rover 75 automatic a good car, mechanically?
John Griffin (County. Cavan. Ireland)Jul 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
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Hi John,
Only. If. You're. Very. Lucky.
Actually, they're not that bad - probably the best car that Rover ever built, but then you need to place that statement in the context of some of the build quality horrors they did turn out... And besides that, the youngest possible 75 turned 10 this year. The oldest ones are almost old enough to vote by now.
You need to watch for some specific problems. If it's got the 1.8 turbo petrol engine, avoid it - they overheat and do their head gaskets and at that point you may as well just throw the engine away. The 2.0-litre V6 petrol is lovely and smooth but complex and expensive to maintain. The BMW-sourced 2.0-litre diesel is the best powerplant, but it does develop turbo problems and they're heavy on the transmission. You also need to check for worn, saggy suspension and rusty brake pipes.
What do you think of this Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Hi.
I want to buy a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Elegance automatic 2.7 CDI. First of all is it a good car? The lift pump is broken in the car I am looking at so when it gets to half tank it cuts off and it also have a malfunction of the light sensor. It has 173,000km on the clock.
Simon Hlati (Capetown)Jul 2015 Filed under: reliability
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Hi Simon,
If say it's best avoided. Mercedes E-Classes from that generation were notoriously troublesome and if this one is already giving bother then it's probably not going to stop even if you get those items fixed. Find one that's been cared for, with a proper service history, and you might be OK.
What is the towing capacity of the Toyota RAV4
What is the towing capacity of the Toyota RAV4 2.2?
Larry Farrell (Capetown)Jul 2015 Filed under: towing
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Hi Larry,
It depends on whether the car in question has an automatic gearbox or a manual. The current 4x4 RAV4 powered by the 2.2-litre diesel engine has a maximum (braked trailer) capacity of 2,000kg with a manual gearbox, or 2,240kg with an automatic.
What is the market value of a 2012 Hyundai ix20?
What is the market value of a 2012 Hyundai ix20 auto?
Pat Hanley (Monaghan)Jul 2015 Filed under: used car values
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Hi Pat,
In and around the €9,000 mark I would think.
Why won't my Ford Focus start?
Hi,
I'm having a problem starting my Ford Focus TDCi 1.8. It won't turn over, yet I have all electrical power on my dashboard. Had problem with this some weeks ago and had heater plugs replaced with new ones, which seemed to cure the problem for a week or so but a slow degradation in starting on mornings over the weeks and now nothing. Is this going to be a costly diagnosis?
Thanks in advance.
Stephen Blower (Barnsley)Jun 2015 Filed under: electrics
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Hi Stephen,
If it won't turn over at all it sounds like the battery is flat (it takes a lot more charge to turn the engine than to light up the dashboard) or the starting motor has stopped working. As you mentioned slow degradation I'd suspect the battery, and perhaps the alternator isn't working to full efficiency. Best bet is to get a good mechanic or auto electrician to sort it out.