Car Chat with Lorraine Keane
We catch up with Lorraine Keane, broadcaster, journalist and Renault Ambassador What was your first car and why did you buy it? A Peugeot 106. It was my pride and joy. I bought it because it looked nice and it was French. I’ve always thought the French do ‘style’ better than anyone. It was bright blue with denim seats and blue dials on the dash board. I was 21 and working in AA Roadwatch and thought the world was...
Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 TSI
The R is Volkswagen’s most powerful and fastest Golf ever but would you buy one asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? The R is Volkswagen’s most powerful and fastest Golf ever and competes with rivals such as Ford’s new Focus RS, the Mercedes A45 AMG and Audi’s S3. Who is it aimed at? This is a very grown up hot hatch and with a starting price of €42,445 its not aimed at your average girl or boy racer. Styling? The...
Beware of the ‘rush-hour eclipse’ on Friday morning
The solar eclipse tomorrow will cause unexpected rush hour darkness so be extra careful driving writes Geraldine Herbert The solar eclipse tomorrow, beginning at 08.30 GMT Friday, March 20 – which will plunge parts of the country into darkness. This is the first time in 16 years so we have some tips for a enjoying safe solar eclipse experience 1) Keep their eyes firmly on the road as the biggest danger will come from...
Research is the key when buying a Used car
10 things you really should know if you are buying a second-hand car writes Geraldine Herbert Buying a used car is a minefield of potential problems but whether you buy a car from a dealer or a private seller, has a noticeable effect on satisfaction levels. According to a recent survey by the AA, a third of those who bought a used car within the last 5 years were not entirely happy with their purchase. Of those who were dissatisfied...
First Drive: Peugeot 108 1.2 Allure
Developed in conjunction with Citroen and Toyota, the Peugeot 108 looks set to give rivals something to worry about writes Suzanne Keane What is it? Peugeot’s pocket-sized 108 may share similarities with both the Citroen C1 and Toyota Aygo but it has enough quirky features to make sure you stand out from the crowd. First impressions of the Peugeot 108? The 108 is certainly cute – although with quite a mean looking front end....
