First Drive: Renault ZOE Z.E. 40
May22

First Drive: Renault ZOE Z.E. 40

Irish drivers may applaud the zero emission cleanliness of an electric vehicle and relish the economy but up to now have been reluctant buyers writes Geraldine Herbert. Can the new Renault Zoe convert the EV sceptic? What is it? The latest version of the Renault ZOE electric supermini promises to shake up the small-electric-car market with its keen pricing and very usable battery range. First impressions of the new Renault Zoe? For...

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Nikki Hayes drives the Renault Grand Scénic
Apr24

Nikki Hayes drives the Renault Grand Scénic

Our Guest Review, DJ Nikki Hayes checks out Renault’s Grand Scénic Having spent an enjoyable week in the Megane Sports Tourer next up was the Grand Scénic. On my final trip to Linders Renault, I have to say that this wasn’t one that I was particularly looking forward to. This time it was the turn of the all new Grand Scénic. The old Renault Grand Scénic was always seen as the run of the mill, big family run around. It didn’t look...

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Nikki Hayes drives the Renault Megane Sport Tourer
Apr10

Nikki Hayes drives the Renault Megane Sport Tourer

Our Guest Review, DJ Nikki Hayes checks out Renault’s stylish new Estate  the all new Megane Sport Tourer I must admit, I had never driven a Renault before this but I had heard the horror stories from my more car savvy friends about broken windows, unreliable electrics and cheap looking interiors. So you can imagine my pleasant surprise when I pulled onto the forecourt of Linders Renault in Chapelizod and I was met with a very...

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Renault Megane Sports Tourer GT
Feb01

Renault Megane Sports Tourer GT

With ‘Smart looks, low fuel bills and generous kit the Sports Tourer ticks all the right boxes’, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it?  The latest newcomer to a growing sector of estate or pseudo-estate versions of hatchbacks is the Mégane Sports Tourer, and it faces stiff competition from the likes of the Ford Focus Estate, Opel Astra Sports Tourer and SEAT’s sporty Leon ST. Who is it aimed at? If space for the kids,...

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171’s Best New Car Deals
Jan23

171’s Best New Car Deals

January may be nearly over but there is still some very tempting offers for new buyers writes Geraldine Herbert Now is a good time to buy a BMW as for a limited time only, BMW Ireland are offering savings of up to €6,000 on new models delivered before March 31 2017. The French car maker Citroën are luring potential buyers with low finance and scrappage and, unlike many similar offers, you can avail of both. Scrappage is offered on...

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