Donut Ignore The Signs…
Oct08

Donut Ignore The Signs…

Goodyear Tyres has creaA handy guide for the key signs to check – #DonutIgnoreTheSigns The confusion over what to look and feel for when routinely checking tyres for signs of conditions is not unfamiliar. But a new campaign has recruited an unlikely ally to boost tyre safety knowledge amongst drivers. Goodyear Tyres  has  created a handy guide called ‘Donut Ignore the Signs’ – designed to both educate drivers on the signs...

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Heatwave driving tips
Aug11

Heatwave driving tips

With temperatures rising we’ve got ten tips to help ensure that you and your car survive even the hottest driving conditions. When driving in extreme heat, water is crucial to avoid dehydration so have plenty of bottled water in your car Make sure your phone is fully charged Never leave your child or pet in the car, unattended, even for a few minutes, in the heat. Avoid travelling at peak times, if you’re traveling a long...

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Is it time to get taxis out of bus lanes?
Jun09

Is it time to get taxis out of bus lanes?

Taxis are no more efficient than other cars, so why should they use bus lanes in our cities, asks Geraldine Herbert The recently revised Bus Connects plan further prioritises buses over cars, proposing more restrictions and limited road space to reduce reliance on private cars as a commuting option. The National Transport Authority (NTA) maintains that this will deliver improved journey times and so will move more people from their...

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Review: Axkid Minikid 3
May12

Review: Axkid Minikid 3

Suzanne Keane tries out the hugely anticipated newest member of the Axkid family What is it? It’s hard to believe it’s almost 4 years since we first tried out the Axkid Minikid 2. This was my first experience of Axkid and the Minikid has remained my go-to seat since then – I was distraught when my 5 year old hit the weight limits -so you can imagine my excitement when I heard there was a new and improved Minikid on the way! Axkid were...

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Review: Cybex Solution Z i-Fix
Mar07

Review: Cybex Solution Z i-Fix

Suzanne Keane tries out the Solution Z i-Fix: An adaptable High Back Booster for children up to 50kg.   What is it? Cybex offer car seats, baby carriers, kids furniture and strollers in a wide range of designs to suit all budgets. The Solution Z i-Fix is a high back booster from their Platinum range, for when your child has reached the limits of their rear facing seats and is ready to use a high back booster – see our guide here....

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