Volvo Car Ireland Introduces 0% Finance Offer
Volvo Car Ireland, has introduced a 0%* finance offer in conjunction with Bank of Ireland Finance on its S60 and V60 D2 SE versions and V40 ES and SE versions for a limited period while stocks last. The Volvo S60 and V60 are available with the upgraded 1.6-litre diesel engine that meets the Euro 5 emission standard. This further-developed engine in combination with a six-speed manual gearbox and start/stop function or a six speed...
Volvo V40 D3 Cross Country Geartronic
We loved the Volvo V40 when we drove it last year so can a beefier, bumper clad version still be as appealing? What is it? Volvo has given the V40 a rugged appearance with under body cladding, a raised height and colour-contrasting bumpers. At its heart the V40 Cross Country may still be a hatchback but the extra body cladding certainly gives it more menacing road presence and serious attitude. Who is it aimed at? Soft off roaders,...
Shocks and Springs
You’ve changed your tyres, fixed up those brakes but what else can you do to improve the safety and handling of your car? This week Suzanne Keane looks at shocks and springs Your suspension is responsible for handling abilities and driving pleasure while making sure you have a comfortable journey. The most common types of suspension consists of shock absorbers (dampers), springs and linkages. But why do you need to replace them?...
The Hidden Dangers of the Camera Phone
There is a new parking peril to look out for ladies – the camera phone. But is it fair to video someone’s feeble attempts at parking? A few months ago on www.wheelsforwomen.ie we looked at the perils of parking. The challenge of the parallel park, concrete pillars that come out of nowhere in underground car parks, bad lighting, missing parking meters, and too tight spaces; we touched on all of the dangers that lie in store for...
Peugeot 208 GTi Versus Ford Fiesta ST
We road test two of the most exciting new hot hatches – the Ford Fiesta ST and the Peugeot 208 GTi This is the type of car that sets teenage boys’ pulses racing, think of it as the motoring equivalent of Selena Gomez, but I adore this car, and I’m certainly no teenage boy. Peugeot’s new 208 GTi has all the dramatic styling of the original iconic 205 GTi with subtle curves, streamlined profile and oblique headlights. All the...
