Keeping It Low
Driving a modified car gives you a whole new perspective of the road ahead, Suzanne Keane offers some tips for driving a low car My daily commute is relatively simple….except for the torturous final 200 meters. I pity any other car who gets stuck behind me as I slowly weave over the new killer speed ramps that the council have decided to install. I’m not looking for sympathy – after all I chose my car and I...
Fiat Panda Cross 1.3
Fiat’s new Panda Cross may be based on the Panda 4×4 but it’s much more capable. Suzanne Keane was lucky enough to be testing the Panda Cross during one of our recent “cold spells”! What is it? The Panda Cross is an extremely versatile car – it’s agile and economical around town but with impressive off-roading abilities! Who is it aimed at? The Panda Cross is aimed at city dwellers with an adventurous streak. Styling? The...
Is your engine a ticking time bomb?
Hannah Gordon, our resident Mechanic, explains some of the common issues that can arise from the 1.6 PSA engine Working in the repair industry you get to see all kinds of problems arise, some are one offs others are too common to list as just a rare fault. The 1.6 PSA engines is one of the most problematic engines that I have worked on in a long time. This engine is fitted to some of the most popular cars seen on the roads today...
Cars and Coffee – The Perfect Combination
Laura Keane explains why “Cars and Coffee” events are becoming so popular around the country Cars and Coffee Ireland was the brainchild of a popular, but no longer running Irish internet car forum, where a few like minded individuals who appreciated the social aspect that a love of cars (and coffee!) can bring, decided to make it a more common occurrence. A venue and a time would be arranged once a month on the forum and...
