Susan Smyth’s First Car …..
What was your first car and why did you buy it? My first car was a black Ford Fiesta 1.1 mark 3, with a C reg, the reason I bought the car was because I had dreamed of driving from the age of 15 & after my lessons literally could not wait to get motoring! I loved the fiesta the second I saw it, it was black & at the time “the newer model” I was 21. What did you pay for it? It was 2850 pounds, at that time second hand cars...
Renault Scenic Xmod BOSE 1.5 dCi 110 S&S
Renault has given the Scenic a rugged makeover, we find out if the new Xmod is a case of style over substance. What is it? Renault’s new Xmod promises the space and practicality of an MPV with the brawny good looks of an off roader. Who is it aimed at? If you’re in denial about needing an MPV and hope no-one will notice if you ever decide to buy one then the Xmod is for you. Underneath this beefier version of the five-seat Renault...
Winter TLC
We still have a long while to go before we see any signs of summer weather so take a few minutes and give your car a little bit of TLC to ensure it makes it through to summer (that is if we get a summer) writes Suzanne Keane 1. Tyres – check your tread depth! If you don’t know how get someone else to do it for you. Also check your tyre pressure. They are the only thing between you and the road so make sure...
First Drive: Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Hot on the heels of Mercedes’ mighty S-Class Audi have just launched a leaner, greener version of their flagship model the A8. What is it? Audi’s big limo gets a nip-tuck all around , there’s new lights, bumper, the engines are more efficient and some key technology features have been added. First impressions of the new Audi A8? While the cosmetic changes are not immediately obvious at first glance the exterior is now...
Annoying Motorway Drivers
We list our top 5 most annoying motorway drivers. Have you seen any of these drivers lately? 1. Wet road speeder The rain is pouring down, you can barely see the road in front of you but every few minutes you get overtaken by wet road speeder who is driving like he or she is looking for a podium finish at Spa. Oblivious to the treacherous driving conditions, this driver wonders why everyone else is driving so slow and more than...
