Opel Mokka SE 1.4i 140bhp (4×4)
Opel has finally added a compact SUV to their range, we spent a week behind the wheel of their newest addition What is it? It may sound like a new type of coffee but the Mokka is Opel’s first ever compact Sports Utility Vehicle and competes with established rivals such as the Skoda Yeti. Who is it aimed at? From young families to empty nesters, the chunky Mokka supermini-sized SUV should appeal to a broad base of customers. The...
Samantha Kelly’s First Car ……
What was your first car and why did you buy it? It was a Fiat 127 and my Dad bought it for me when I was 18! I’d just got a job in the bank and he was really proud of me so got me the car to get me to work. What did you pay for it? Er…nothing…..Daddies are great! How did it change your life? It was great, I could go to my (then) boyfriend’s house and go on fishing trips with him lol What was the longest trip you ever took in the car?...
Tips To Avoid Winter Car Problems
There is nothing as bad as a car not starting in the depths of winter so this week we have some advice on how to get a cold car going. Don’t switch on the engine until you are ready to go; a modern car does not need to warm the engine up. But do put the engine on if you need to run the heater/demister before you move off. Clean any snow off the car’s roof and bonnet as well as windows. When you get in the car, make sure all extras...
72 Hours to Bag a Great Value Ford Focus
For 72 hours only (Friday, Saturday & Sunday January 25 to 27), any customer who purchases or orders a new Ford Focus Edge will receive: a free Edge pack comprising alloys, fog lamps and floor mats extended five year warranty at no extra cost*; and will have the chance of winning back their money. “For anyone in the market for a new 131 car, this is a great offer,” said Eddie Murphy, Chairman and Managing Director of Ford Ireland....
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDi 105 bhp Elegance
The new Rapid offers space in abundance and a budget price; we get behind the wheel of Skoda’s latest creation What is it? Sitting between the Fabia supermini and Octavia large family car the Skoda Rapid is the latest offering from the Czech car maker. Who is it aimed at? This pared down approach to motoring will appeal to anyone in need of oodles of space and reliability with a price tag that won’t break...
