Flat Battery Tuesday
Jan02

Flat Battery Tuesday

 Suzanne Keane has some tips  to prepare for post-Christmas “flat battery” Tuesday! According to figures from Allianz Global Assistance Ireland for 2016, they received a 30% increase in flat battery call-outs on the first day back to work in January 2016. Figures also show an increase in calls for flat tyres and clutch faults on that day breakdown, followed by electrical faults and alternator problems   If it happens to you...

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Bright Guide To Car Bulbs
Dec19

Bright Guide To Car Bulbs

Car bulbs are a critical component of your car but few of us know  much about them so Suzanne Keane has a handy guide. Every make and model car takes different bulbs so you need to know what’s required for your own car. You should always have spare bulbs in the boot and know how to change them. Most bulb manufacturer’s and re-seller’s websites will tell you what bulbs your car takes. Firstly, lets talk about headlights. You will need...

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Child car seats – how to choose the right one
Dec02

Child car seats – how to choose the right one

Choose wisely when your children’s safety is at sake writes Suzanne Keane Having a baby doesn’t necessarily mean you need to change your car but it’s essential that you consider the car when choosing a child seat. As a first-time mother I’m not quite ready to give up on my hot hatch but I was determined to buy the best possible car seat to protect the new bundle. Manufacturers categorise car seats into four groups — group 0...

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VW Passat GTE Saloon
Nov25

VW Passat GTE Saloon

We get behind the wheel of VW’s fuel sipping  Passat GTE saloon writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The Passat has always been a popular contender in its segment and with consumers beginning to look away from faithful diesel models the GTE hybrid is stepping in to fill a gap for those looking for something a little more environmentally friendly. Who is it aimed at? The Passat GTE is aimed at those looking for a practical family car...

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Work out your Actual Fuel Consumption
Nov04

Work out your Actual Fuel Consumption

Have you ever actually worked out how much a journey would cost? Or how many €’s you spend a week on unnecessary trips? Suzanne Keane offers some tips for working out your actual fuel consumption Most manufacturers will give a rough guide of the consumption of a car but the only way to truly work out what you’re using in your car is to measure your own consumption! It’s always best to buy fuel in number of litres,...

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