Drive Safely in Rain
Some tips to keep you safe when on the road in the rain Before you set off, set your heater controls – rain makes the windows mist up in seconds. You don’t want to be fiddling with controls when you should be concentrating on the road. Slow down. In the rain your stopping distance should be at least doubled. Giving yourself more space helps you to avoid spray, especially when following a large vehicle. Keep your eyes on the road ahead...
Michelle Flaherty’s First Car……
What was your first car and why did you buy it? My first car was a grey 2 year old Ford fiesta. I bought it to learn to drive and get to and from work but it ended up being the best form of freedom and adventure. What did you pay for it? I paid €9000 euro for it. How did it change your life? It was great not having to rely on others. What was the longest trip you ever took in the car? My longest trip was Mayo to Dublin. What was your...
WIN!! We have 5 pairs of Tickets to the National Ploughing Championships 2014
Fancy a trip to the biggest show in Ireland? To celebrate their return for the fifth year in a row to the National Ploughing Championships, Peugeot has partnered with WheelsforWomen.ie to give five lucky readers a pair of entry tickets to this year’s show. Taking place from 23rd – 25th September in Ratheniska, Co. Laois, over 200,000 visitors will enjoy thousands of exhibition stands on the one site. A wonderful social gathering for...
Buying On A Budget? – Ten New cars for less than €12,000
Fancy a new car but buying on a budget, we have ten new cars you can buy for less than €12,000 writes Geraldine Herbert 1 Dacia Sandero – €9,990 It’s hard not to be impressed with the Sandero. You get a huge amount for your money. And yes if you are stepping from a Ford Fiesta, an Opel Adam or a Renault Clio into a Sandero you’ll probably be distinctly underwhelmed but once behind the wheel it drives fine, offers plenty...
Continental Tyres in sponsorship deal with FAI to support women’s football
New Sponsorship deal supports Women’s football Continental has been named as the title sponsor of the Women’s National League. Kicking off on 24 August the leagure will be rebranded as the Continental Tyres Women’s National League The company will also lend its name to the Continental Tyres Women’s FAI Cup, the Continental Tyres Women’s Senior FAI Cup and the FAI’s Elite Camps that foster the development...
