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Yes, you can. You need to go through the normal process when selling your car by notifying the government department of the sale with the new owner’s details. The new owner has the responsibility of transferring the ownership into their name where they live.

Kia told us that the tow bar is available for all current Cerato models, except the GT. Due to late changes in the rear design of the GT it was necessary to restart the design and validation process for that car well after the other models. It is in development and it’s hoped it will be available by the first month or so of next year.

It can be difficult to diagnose and fix a car when the problem is intermittent, it might not occur when the mechanic of technician is present to observe it. Follow Toyota’s advice and record instances with as much detail as you can. The more information you can gibe Toyota the better the chance of fixing the problem.

The Nissan CVT can have problems. A whirring or grinding noise is a common issue, and it’s usually a bearing failure in the transmission. If you have such a noise in your car you should contact Nissan (1800 035 035) to discuss repairs.

The screens should only be viewable by the driver when the car is not moving.

It could be the ECU, but I would think it’s more likely at that age that the transmission needs a rebuild. Have a transmission mechanic assess it for you.

Somewhere between $13,400 and $15,700 would be a guide, but it would depend on condition and service history.

It really depends on whether you feel uncertain about the car. The car is only three years old, it’s in the prime of its life, and really shouldn’t suffer any major meltdowns in the next two years. I wouldn’t buy extra warranty. If you want to buy it thoroughly check what the warranty covers and doesn’t cover.

If it’s in good condition and has been well serviced it will drive well, but it’s important to remember that it is an old car now and should be bought with due care. They can have problems with the engine timing chains, which is an expensive repair if needed. Other than that they are relatively trouble-free.

Clearly there are problems with your car that require attention. If you’re not getting satisfaction from your dealer, contact VW Australia (1800 607 822) and lodge your complaints with them. If you feel you want to go higher, contact your state’s consumer affairs people and ask for help.