VW Golf 1.6 TDI 2013–2016 — Known Faults and Buyer Guide
The benchmark Irish hatchback. Water pump, EGR and DPF issues explained — and why the manual is the only gearbox to consider.
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Used Car Reviews Ireland
Honest, independent buyer guides for the Irish used car market. Known faults, what to check on inspection, NCT watch points and what to pay — written for Irish roads and Irish buyers.
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Toyota Corolla 1.6 2014–2018 — Reliability Guide for Irish Buyers
One of the most reliable used cars in Ireland at this price point. Known issues are minimal — here is what to check and what to pay.
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Mazda 6 2.2d 2012–2015 — Known Faults and Buyer Guide
A brilliant car with a well-documented diesel engine risk. Injector seals, oil strainer blockage and camshaft wear explained.
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Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi 2015–2018 — Known Faults and Buyer Guide
Sharp to drive and well equipped. The degas bottle and PowerShift gearbox are the two things every buyer must check first.
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Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 2013–2019 — Known Faults and Buyer Guide
Golf mechanicals, more space and a lower price. DSG service history and timing belt are the two things that separate good examples from expensive ones.
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Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi 2014–2019 — Known Faults and Buyer Guide
The most common crossover on Irish roads. DPF, intercooler pipes and CVT gearbox issues explained — and why usage history matters more than mileage.
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Hyundai Tucson 1.7 CRDi 2015–2019 — Known Faults and Buyer Guide
Good looks and strong residuals. DCT gearbox wear and injector black death are the fault areas every buyer needs to understand.
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Opel Astra 1.6 CDTi 2015–2019 — Known Faults and Buyer Guide
Refined, efficient and great value against a Golf or Focus. The rear-mounted timing chain is the one fault that can write the car off — here is what to check.
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2019–2023 — Is It Worth the Premium in Ireland?
The most in-demand used SUV in Ireland. Mechanically bulletproof — but the CAN bus theft vulnerability is a serious and very Irish-specific concern.
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