How Much Does it Actually Cost to Run a Car?
Jun05

How Much Does it Actually Cost to Run a Car?

You may be aware of the cost of petrol, tax and insurance, but do you know how much your car is really costing you to run?  Suzanne Keane offers some tips on how to work out the real cost of your car Very little can beat the feeling of the first day out on the road in your very own car but apart from the initial expense have you ever actually worked out what it’s costing you on a weekly/monthly basis? Motoring is an expensive...

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Cancellation of a Fixed Charge Notice
Jun01

Cancellation of a Fixed Charge Notice

If you’ve been unlucky enough to receive a fixed charge notice from An Garda Síochána did you know that under certain exceptional circumstances it can be cancelled? Suzanne Keane explains how So what is a cancellation? This is where a Cancelling Authority can decide (if they believe your prosecution would not be appropriate, fair or proportionate) to withdraw the fixed charge notice. Reasons for cancellation? There are 2 Categories...

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Honda Civic 1.0 VTEC Turbo
May31

Honda Civic 1.0 VTEC Turbo

How does the new generation Honda Civic compete against some seriously good competition in the hatchback market asks Suzanne Keane What is it?  The 10th generation Civic is an all new model which has been redesigned from the ground up and is now lower, longer than wider than any of the previous versions. Styling? From the front the styling of the new Civic is aggressive and sporty and the low and wide stance sets off the sculpted...

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Coping with a Heatwave
May23

Coping with a Heatwave

From dehydration to sunburn – we just can’t cope with this heat! Suzanne Keane shares her top five heatwave must do’s Met Eireann has predicted that it’ll get hotter than 25C in some parts of the country this week. One thing is certain that we aren’t cut out for temperatures over 20 degrees in this country! Here are my 5 tips below for surviving a heat wave 1. Screenwash 99% of the time we get enough rain...

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Beach Days
May07

Beach Days

Sun shining, tunes blaring and a trip to the coast… all great fun until your car gets stuck in the sand! Follow our tips below to reduce your chances of needing a tow to safety! 1. If there’s a car park – use it! Especially if your car is 2 wheel drive… Eliminate the risk of getting stuck in sand by not driving on it! 2. If you do decide to drive onto the beach keep on the wet compacted sand. The soft fluffy...

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