The 7 Worst Car Passengers
Forget the endless stopping and starting, the traffic jams and the right-hand-turn-only lane when you’re desperate to go left what causes drivers the most stress is their passengers writes Geraldine Herbert. 1) The Backseat Driver These are the real experts when it comes to driving and they dispense unwanted but well-intentioned advice at every twist and turn in the road. There is simply no driving experience they have not had...
Fifteen great cars worth waiting for in 2021
Thinking of buying a new car this year well the good news is there’s more choice than ever before writes Geraldine Herbert BMW iX Priced from €85,815 OTR when it arrives in November BMW’s new iX Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) is the German Car makers’ first model to bring together the latest developments in electrification, connectivity, design and services and will be the flagship electric model for the brand. There...
5 Questions to ask before buying a car on a Personal Contract Plans (PCP)
Personal Contract Plans (PCPs) work very well for some buyers but you need to be fully aware of the T & Cs writes Geraldine Herbert The idea of a PCP is simple: buyers put down a deposit or trade-in their old car, followed by monthly payments made over three years and are given a ‘guaranteed minimum future value’ (GMFV) by the dealer at the outset, which is the amount required to purchase the car outright at the end of...
10 ways to keep children safe in and around cars
There are some simple things we can do to help keep children safe writes Geraldine Herbert. Be Aware – All too often children are hurt or die because drivers simply didn’t see them. From schools to residential driveways and quiet back streets always be aware that children are around. Reversing – Before you back out of your driveway ensure your children are being supervised. Leaving your window wound down while reversing out of a...
What to do if you’re first on the scene of an accident
Road Traffic Collisions are an unfortunate part of everyday life and those who arrive first at the scene of a crash can play an important role in various ways but would you know what to do asks Geraldine Herbert For most of us, a road traffic accident is a scenario that we are unprepared to deal with but there are a few things you can do in those first few critical moments. Remain Calm – Take two deep breaths to help you remain...
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