Electric rear windows in the Peugeot E-Rifter?
Are the Peugeot E-Rifter’s windows all electric? For example: the second row in the Allure L2 version?
RichardJan 2025 Filed under: choosing new car
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Hi Richard,
The front windows are always electric in the E-Rifter, but you need to upgrade from Allure to GT spec to get rear electric windows as well.
My car's engine failed. What do I do?
Hi,
I bought a 2012 Peugeot 3008 automatic nine days ago from a mechanic who told me he was selling the car for his friend who I have never met. I paid the mechanic in cash and two days ago the engine broke and cannot be repaired. I need a whole new engine. The mechanic is saying it’s nothing to do with him. I am devastated.
Alisa Kavanagh (Enniscorthy Wexford)Nov 2024 Filed under: fault
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Hi Alisa,
That is a terrible situaton and I'm not sure if you can do anything. If you buy a used car from a private individual then there is usually no warranty and though you never met the actual seller, it sounds as if you were aware it was a private sale and there was no mention of warranty.
If you have other information that you have not disclosed to us, perhaps contact the CPCC (Competition and Consumer Protection Commission) and talk through the situation to see if there is anything more you can do.
Renault Clio or Toyota Auris?
Hi,
I am looking at purchasing either a 2015 Renault Clio 1.5 diesel with 88,000km on the clock or a 2013 Toyota Auris diesel with 196,000km on the clock for €8,500. I used to drive a Peugeot 207 and currently renting a Clio until I buy a new car.
I drive a lot for work and need a good seat (neck issues) and something that is economical on fuel. I'd really appreciate your advice on which is the better car in the long run. My budget is €9,000, which I know is low for a decent car.
Ciara Conway (Galway)Nov 2024 Filed under: choosing used car
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Hi Ciara,
In general, larger cars come with better seats, and the Auris is in a class above the Clio in size terms so that would normally hold true. However, there's two years between these cars and over 100,000km, to the benefit of the Clio, and that really goes against the Toyota as its seats (and everything else of course) will have been through a lot more use. On top of that, the Clio is one of the bigger and more substantial cars in its sector.
In this case, and without knowing anything about the condition or service history of both (just as important as mileage and year), I'd suggest the Clio would be a better bet for you. Both are similarly economical.
A quick look on Carzone.ie for a diesel hatchback for under €9,000 reveals plenty of good alternatives to the above, including the Nissan Note and Pulsar and Honda Civic. There are loads of others with higher mileages on the clock already. From what I've seen, the Honda Civic seems like a really good option.
How to get my Peugeot e-208's OMV?
Hi there,
How can I find the OMV (Original Market Value) of my 202 Peugeot e-208, since I bought it second hand?
Kind regards
Barbara
Barbara Elliott (Dublin)Jan 2023 Filed under: used car values
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Hi Barbara,
If you don't have access to the original sales invoice, and you can't contact the dealer that originally sold the car, then a good place to look would be SIMI's (Society of the Irish Motor Industry) 'Recommended Vehicle Price Guides' - they are available for past years and show the official pricing for all the makes and models.
How to change my Peugeot speedo to kmh?
On my Peugeot 2008 (2020 model), how do I change the display from mph to kmh?
Bob Easby (Stockton-on-Tees)Jun 2022 Filed under: infotainment
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Hi Bob,
On the main touchscreen menu you first press the settings cog symbol on the top, next to the time. In the System Configuration screen there is a Distance and Consumption menu. When you select km rather than miles it also changes the speedometer etc to km.
Do I need beam deflectors on my Peugeot?
I have a Peugeot 2008 (2020 model) with LED lights. Do I need beam deflectors when driving abroad?
Bob Easby (Stockton-on-Tees)Jun 2022 Filed under: lighting
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Hi Bob,
If his vehicle has satnav then it’s not necessary, as it will know where it is and change to suit driving on the right side of the road.
Timing belt or chain in a 2006 Peugeot 407?
Does my Peugeot 407 HDI executive from 2006 have a timing belt or a chain?
Sergiu Lungeanu (Belfast)Mar 2022 Filed under: servicing
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Hi Sergiu,
All the HDI engines (there were 1.6, 2.0, 2.2 and 2.7-litre diesels in 2006 in the 407) use timing belts.
EV or hybrid with €50,000 to spend?
Hi there,
My parents are in the market for a new car (sub €50k). They like the height of the crossovers/SUVs and are interested in a hybrid or electric model. They do about 18k km per annum, mostly on country roads, and the odd road trip to Dublin (300km each way). Wondering would you recommend full EV (Skoda Enyaq) or hybrid (Peugeot 3008 &and VW Tiguan)?
Many thanks,
Michael, Ennis
Michael Sweeney (Tulla)Feb 2022 Filed under: choosing new car
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Hi Michael,
So long as they have off-street parking and are willing to get a charger installed at home, then I'd suggest that a full-on electric car will suit them. For that outlay, there are loads of good options to consider:
Should I buy a Tesla Model 3 now?
I am thinking of buying a Tesla Model 3 instead of a Peugeot e-2008. Good idea? Should I wait for a possible M3 price drop? Do you think it may happen over the coming months? Or should I get one before the 21-23% VAT increase? Tough, perhaps impossible to know when to take the plunge.
Thank you.
Peter Dublin (Dublin)Feb 2021 Filed under: choosing new car
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Hi Peter,
I doubt very much that the Model 3 is going to drop in price very much in the coming months, not least because it’s actually already pretty good value. Definitely a good idea to buy before the VAT goes back up though, as that will be a roughly two per cent saving on the price. Not much, but it helps.
As for should you buy one in general? I think so — it’s a hugely impressive car, and the question marks over build quality seem to be getting smaller all the time. Do be wary of the big screen, though, and make sure you ask if the improvements to it mandated by the recent safety recall have been carried out on the car you’re buying.
The Peugeot is a good small crossover, but there's a gulf between it and the Tesla in terms of performance. Big difference in price and space too.
Can I claim back VAT on a UK import?
Hi,
Can I claim VAT back on a second hand UK car? I’m not VAT-registered. I’m looking at importing a Jan 2020 electric Peugeot e-208.
Cheers
Dave Bohan (Cork)
Dave Bohan (Cork)Feb 2021 Filed under: importing
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Hi Dave,
I’m afraid not. If you were VAT-registered and buying a commercial vehicle strictly for business use, then yes you could, but on a private car? No way, I’m afraid. Worse, you’ll have to pay VAT in two territories thanks to Brexit, unless you're buying from Northern Ireland.
Read our Guide to Importing Cars from the UK feature for more.