What to replace my Mondeo with?
Please point me in right direction. I have a 2018 Ford Mondeo and would like to change in January 2022, so I need some advice. I like diesel. What three cars should I be test driving? Around the size of the Mondeo with five doors. Help!
Fergal Reidy (Celbridge, Co. Kildare)Jun 2021 Filed under: choosing new car
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Hi Fergal,
OK, at the very top of your list should be the Skoda Superb. It’s massive inside, hugely comfortable, has a huge boot, is well made and has an excellent 2.0-litre TDI 150hp diesel engine. It’s well worth checking out the 150hp TSI petrol too though — it's smoother, quieter and nearly as economical unless you're driving at motorway speed all day.
Next go and check out the Mazda6. Now, there’s no five-door fastback version, but there is a hugely handsome Touring estate model, and it’s very good to drive. Tremendous interior quality too. Only problem? Mazda has dropped diesel engines from its line-up, but the 2.0-litre petrol is an excellent unit, and surprisingly economical.
Finally, you could go for one, last Mondeo. It’s coming to the end of its production life right now, but it’s still a firm favourite of ours, and with it being on run-out, you’ll get some proper bargains if you want to buy one of the last ones.
When does my Mondeo's belt need doing?
Hi,
When does my timing belt need to be done? I have a 2013 Ford Mondeo 1.6 TDCi 115hp Zetec.
Stephen Cawley (Ballina)Oct 2020 Filed under: servicing
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Hi Stephen,
Every 180,000km or 10 years, whichever comes first.
When to change my Mondeo TDCi's belt?
I have a 2009 Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre TDCi that is now coming up to 76,000 miles; when should I get the cam belt changed?
Thanks, Sandi
Sandi Lamming (Kings Lynn )Aug 2020 Filed under: servicing
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Hi Sandi,
If it has never been changed then you should get it done immediately, as it should be replaced every 200,000km or 10 years, whichever comes soonest.
When to change 1.5 TDCi Mondeo belt?
When to change the timing belt in a Ford Mondeo Titanium 1.5 diesel?
Satveer Virdee (Birmingham 14 4er)May 2020 Filed under: servicing
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Hi Satveer,
Every 250,000 kilometres or 10 years, whichever comes first.
Is the NOx tax in place for used diesel car?
Hi,
Is the new 2020 NOx in place for imported used diesel cars yet? And if so where do I get definitive NOx rating for a Ford Mondeo 2.0 Titanium TDCi 148bhp estate? If not, is there a start date?
Thank you
Dan
Daniel Carney (Cork)Jan 2020 Filed under: VRT
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Hi Daniel,
The new NOx charge is indeed in place now, and came into force on Jan 1st. It will depend very much on how old the Mondeo you’re looking at is. Assuming that it’s a 2017 model, then the NOx charge will be pretty small — €180 on an official NOx reading of 36mg/km. However, older versions have much high NOx levels so will be much more expensive. If you could give us a precise year for the car you’re looking at, we could get a more precise answer. Cartell.ie is probably your best source for accurate NOx figures — just put the reg number of the car in the search box.
When to change my 2015 Mondeo's belt?
Hi,
I have a 2015 Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0-litre diesel Duratec; it's on 109,000 miles; when do I change the cam belt please?
Julian Hopkins (Bridgend South Wales )Nov 2019 Filed under: servicing
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Hi Julian,
It should be changed at least every 200,000 kilometres or 10 years, whichever comes first.
Can child seats touch each other safely?
Hi,
We are currently trying to fit three car seats in the back of a Ford Mondeo; we can fit a rear facing infant seat on a base (belted not ISOFIX), a slim high back booster non harnessed and a forward facing harnessed slim type high back booster. Only issue is they are all touching and whilst I have room to put my hand between the two boosters to buckle and unbuckle my eldest, I have had conflicting advice. Some people say it's not safe for the seats to be touching, others say once you have room to put your hand between to buckle and unbuckle it is safe, but in reality unless I move up to an SUV, any seats you fit three across in a family-sized car are going to touch off one another.
I would love to hear any advice or research to say whether it is safe or not to have them touching (mainly in regards to side car impact).
Thank you
Mary
Mary McSweeney (Bridgend South Wales )Sep 2019 Filed under: child or baby seats
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Hi Mary,
No, you don’t need to be worried if the seat sides are touching or rubbing together. After all, as the car leans over in corners, the seats will lean too and rub in different ways, so it’s not really an issue. As long as you can safely reach the seatbelt release in an emergency, and as long as the seatbelts are fitting properly across everyone’s shoulders, you should be fine. And of course that there's no danger of one seat pushing the release button for another.
How much to tax a 2.0-litre hybrid?
What road tax would I pay if I buy a 2.0-litre hybrid saloon car?
Thank you
Margaret Drohan (Waterford)Jul 2019 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Margaret,
It depends entirely precisely which 2.0-litre hybrid saloon you’re talking about, as the tax system is based on the CO2 emissions of the vehicle concerned. That said, if memory serves, the only 2.0-litre hybrid saloon currently on sale is the Ford Mondeo Hybrid. That has CO2 emissions that range from 126g/km to 140g/km (depending on what equipment is fitted) so you’ll pay between €270 and €280 a year in motor tax.
When to change my Mondeo TDCi's belt?
I have a 2016 Ford Mondeo 1.5 TDCi 88kW (engine code: UGCC) with 178,000km on the clock; when do I replace the timing belt?
Martin Hlad (Ruzomberok)Jun 2019 Filed under: servicing
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Hi Martin,
Ford recommends changing it every 250,000km or 10 years, whichever comes first.
How much VRT on used Ford Mondeo?
Hi,
I was wondering if you could tell me how much VRT will I pay on a Ford Mondeo that is 10 months old? It's up for £17,000.
Thank you.
Mark Stafford (Dublin)May 2019 Filed under: VRT
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Hi Mark,
It will depend on the specific model, but assuming that it’s a Titanium-spec with the 150hp 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine, you’ll be looking at around €4,500 to €5,000 in VRT.