Showroom Shine – Part 2
Part 2 – Polish & Wax Following on from Part 1 of our Showroom Shine guide this week we will concentrate on polishing (to remove oxidisation and small scratches) and then sealing the paintwork with wax. For best results try this on a warm dry day, but not in direct sunlight! The best way to apply polish is with an applicator pad – stick to one panel at a time when you’re starting off and give it time to dry...
More Power, Less Flower – The New VW Beetle
The Beetle has always been an iconic car and since its relaunch it has been viewed as a girl’s car, a perception reinforced by the flower vase on the dashboard of the original version!. All is about to change with the arrival of an all new and grown up version of the Beetle in Ireland with a starting price of €19,995. Looking far more masculine than the previous model this Beetle is longer, wider and lower than before. There are a...
Volvo V40 D2 SE
We find out if the world’s safest car is as good to drive as it is at keeping us safely cocooned? What is it? The V40 is the world’s safest car and is packed with a host of safety features, including the world’s first airbag system to protect pedestrians. Who is it aimed at? Volvo has its sights firmly on Audi A3 and the BMW 1 series drivers but is also hopes to nab mainstream hatchback drivers from the Focus, Astra or Golf ....
Welcome to the World of Rallying
Last weekend we went to Wales Rally GB, the tenth round of the World Rally Championship (WRC), and this week she gives us the inside track on being a spectator at this iconic rally. Rallying is a fantastic spectator sport. The average spectator may spend most of their time standing around in sometimes very harsh conditions waiting for the cars but it is all worth it for those exhilarating few seconds when each rally car finally roars...
The Secret Life of Hire Cars
It comes as no surprise that a variety of weird and wonderful items are left by customers in hire cars. Unsurprisingly, sunglasses, CDs and loose change are the most common items left in Europcar vehicles. However, some customers carry more intriguing cargo when they travel, as Europcar’s lost property department has recently reported. Unusual Items Left in Europcar’s Rental Cars in 2012 A live mouse in a cage Two 6×10 ft oil...
