Are you afraid to drive on Friday the 13th?
Oct13

Are you afraid to drive on Friday the 13th?

  Centuries of superstition have made us dread the day, but is Friday the 13th actually as unlucky as legend would have it? Probably not but for the 1% who won’t dare drive on this day we have some tips writes Geraldine Herbert According to the AA 1% of drivers in Ireland will not venture on the road on Friday the 13th so here are our tips on how to calm your driving nerves Always carry your mobile phone and tell someone what...

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What does Budget 2024 mean for the motorist?
Oct10

What does Budget 2024 mean for the motorist?

Finance Minister Michael McGrath and Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe have presented the 2024 Budget. From fuel price increases to VRT, here’s everything motorists need to know… There were no real surprises in the budget and the key takeout for motorists is that excise will not be restored on fuel prices as planned on Oct 31st  and VRT relief will continue on EVs until the end of 2025. Here’s our summary of...

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New regulations for e-scooters and e-bikes are on the way
Jun28

New regulations for e-scooters and e-bikes are on the way

The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 has finally been signed into law so what are the implications for e-scooters and e-bikes writes Geraldine Herbert What is the current situation with e-scooters? Despite the growing popularity of E-scooters they are currently illegal on Irish roads and this is due to the fact that they are classified in law as mechanically propelled vehicle or MPVs. In order for an MPV to be used legally on our...

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Cost of living crisis impacting Irish motorists
May16

Cost of living crisis impacting Irish motorists

A survey of Irish motorists carried out by Ford has shown that a high proportion of drivers, in the context of the current cost of living crisis, are seeking to save money on their motoring in a number of ways.  One in three motorists are either delaying or totally skipping their car’s annual service in an effort to save money.  In the same vein, some 57 percent of drivers (nearly two thirds) have cut back on the mileage they do in...

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The introduction of E10 Fuel
Apr25

The introduction of E10 Fuel

There is a huge amount of confusion around the switch to E10 and staff in service stations nationwide are dealing with daily questions on the issue writes Geraldine Herbert What is E10 and is it compatible with my car? E10 is a biofuel made from 90% regular unleaded and 10pc ethanol. It will replace E5 as the new standard grade of petrol next month in order to reduce carbon emissions from cars. Ethanol is manufactured from plants,...

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Ten things to know about the Volkswagen ID.2
Mar15

Ten things to know about the Volkswagen ID.2

VW has unveiled a small and affordable member of the ID family writes Geraldine Herbert 1. The ID.2 promises to be as spacious as a Golf and as inexpensive as a Polo, so a price range of around €25,000. 2. It can travel up to 450 km on a single charge. 3. It will be equipped with innovations such as Travel Assist, IQ.LIGHT or Electric Vehicle Route Planner. 4. Based on a new, smaller version of the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform it...

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