Is the Ford Explorer sold in Ireland?
Do you have the Ford Explorer 4x4 in Ireland?
Con Enright (Usa)Oct 2016 Filed under: future cars
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Hi Con,
No, at least not yet. Ford’s ‘One Ford’ policy on models means that there’s a faint chance the next-generation Explorer might make it to this side of the Atlantic, but for now Ford’s biggest SUV in the Irish market is the Edge.
How much to tax a 141 Ford Fiesta petrol?
How much to tax a 141 Ford Fiesta petrol for the year?
Breda Markey (Dublin)Sep 2016 Filed under: taxation
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Hi Breda,
It depends which version you mean, but assuming it’s a 60hp 1.25-litre model then it has CO2 emissions of 120g/km so will cost €200 a year to tax.
Any advice on family estate cars?
Any advice on family estate cars? Around a €12k budget, covering about 15,000km per year. Anything to particularity avoid?
Jim O'Neill (Carlow)Sep 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
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Hi Jim,
Nothing to avoid, in particular, but lots of good ones to try out. Start with a Mazda6 Tourer, or a Ford Mondeo Estate, or a Skoda Superb Combi. If you want to save a bit of money (but not compromise on space) go for a Skoda Octavia Combi, if you want something with a bit of class go for an Audi A6 Avant (pricey but the 2.0-litre TDI keeps running costs down).
How much would a 2007 Ford Mondeo be?
Hi,
How much would a 2007 Ford Mondeo be worth? It has 84,000 miles on the clock, an NCT until April 2017, heated windows, parking sensors, new flywheel fitted. I'm wanting to update a few years for tax reasons but went to few dealers and it was an insult for what they were offering. Really I think it's because I'm a woman on my own going to a garage, but one dealer told me to sell it private so I'm looking for some advice on the price.
Thanks
Deirdre McMullan (Cavan)Sep 2016 Filed under: used car values
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Hi Deirdre,
Prices for a 2007 Mondeo seem to hover at around the €5,000 mark, so as a trade-in you’re only likely to get offered €3,500 or so – dealers have to allow for some profit margin and expense when it comes to valuing cars.
If you’re going to sell privately, I'd pitch the price at around the €4,500 mark and see how you go.
When to change this Mondeo's timing belt?
I have a 2008 Ford Mondeo with 200,700km on the clock; when do I change the timing belt?
John Long (Cork)Sep 2016 Filed under: servicing
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Hi John,
It depends on the engine. The 1.6-litre petrol needs it to be changed every 160,000km or every eight years, the 1.8, 2.0 and 2.2 diesels need to have their belts changed every 200,000km or every 10 years.
Am I importing this car from the UK correctly?
I am purchasing a car in the UK and will catch the ferry over to pick it up.
I am looking at having a few days in the UK with the new car prior to getting the ferry back to Ireland and I will have it insured under my Irish insurance for this and will pay UK road tax to cover my time driving over there.
Is there anything else I need to be aware of or do legally to enable driving this UK reg car in the UK prior to bringing it back across the water to Ireland and the awaiting import process?
Thanks
Rob from Wexford
Rob Amis (Wexford)Sep 2016 Filed under: importing
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Hi Rob,
No, it sounds like you're covering all the legal bases there. Highly conscientious in fact.
What's the value of a 2008 Ford Galaxy?
Hi,
Can you tell me what the market value of a 2008 Ford Galaxy 1.8 is for benefit in kind purposes?
Marie Doody (Kilkenny)Aug 2016 Filed under: used car values
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Hi Marie,
At current values it should be worth in the region of €8-9,000.
Best seven-seater for around €15,000?
What is the best seven-seat car priced around €15,000? We have four children, aged 12, 5, 3 and 2. The car needs to be diesel as we have a long distance drive to work. Also need it to be in a low tax bracket, have a roomy boot, good solid engine and be sturdy on the road.
Olga Coss (mullins) (Portlaoise )Aug 2016 Filed under: family car
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Hi Olga,
The best two to choose from are the Ford S-Max and the Opel Zafira Tourer. Both should be big enough inside for your needs, and they certainly hit the remaining criteria pretty well. Cars like the Volkswagen Touran and Toyota Verso are also good, but they tend to be too small in the third row of seats for regular use.
Looking for a spacious diesel car for €15,000.
Hi,
I'm looking for a diesel saloon as I do a lot of travelling. I bring quite a lot of equipment so it needs to have a large boot or it could be a car van? What would you recommend that's reliable and economical and reasonably smart looking? I have a budget of €15,000.
Thanks
Aiden Toomey (Dublin 12)Aug 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
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Hi Aiden,
That’s a good-sized budget so you should be able to get a good-sized car. In terms of car-vans, the best ones are the Citroen Berlingo and the Volkswagen Caddy Life, but both are noisier than a conventional car, and less comfortable over long distances. With that in mind, I reckon you need an estate – have a look for a Mazda6 Tourer, Ford Mondeo Estate or Volkswagen Passat Estate – or keep an eye out for the best of breed, the Skoda Superb Combi. All are comfortable, roomy and have frugal diesel options.
New Opel Insignia or Ford Mondeo?
Which is the better car, the new Opel Insignia SE or the 2017 Ford Mondeo? We are considering changing our 2007 Opel and both of us are in our 60s so need a good comfortable car that will last us and trouble free. Budget maximum €32,000.
Bridie
Bridie Dollard (Portlaois)Aug 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
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Hi Bridie,
I’d be tempted to go with the Insignia. It’s an older design than the current Mondeo but it has good build quality, is very smooth and good to drive and, crucially for those of us getting on in life a bit, has really excellent seats.