Fiat 500x Lounge 1.6 Multijet 120hp
May26

Fiat 500x Lounge 1.6 Multijet 120hp

The latest addition to Fiat’s 500 family blends practicality, good looks and low running costs writes Suzanne Keane What is it? Following on from the success of the cute little Italian retro mini 500 the Fiat 500x is a practical family car with cute looks and retro touches. Who is it aimed at? The 500x is aimed firmly at the crossover market it is intended to attract buyers in need of a larger and more practical car while...

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Renault Ireland to host car finance clinic with David McWilliams
May22

Renault Ireland to host car finance clinic with David McWilliams

Renault Ireland is to host a Car Finance Clinic aimed at informing prospective buyers about their finance options. David McWilliams, the well known economist, will speak with guests as well as be on hand to answers questions. The Renault Finance event is being hosted by Linders Renault at their showrooms on the North Road, in Finglas, Dublin on June 4 Starting at 7.00pm there  will also be refreshments on the evening for guests....

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Mazda CX-5 Platinum 2.2D 150PS 6MT 2WD
May20

Mazda CX-5 Platinum 2.2D 150PS 6MT 2WD

With performance and practicality, Mazda’s CX-5 is a sports coupe in a crossover guise writes Geraldine Herbert What is it?  This is the new CX5 and while it may not look remarkably different it has been revamped for 2015 with a few subtle exterior changes but the most obvious improvements have been made inside the cabin. Who is it aimed at? Mazda’s CX-5 has always been the SUV of choice if you wanted something that has the...

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Polyurethane Versus Rubber – why choose one over the other?
May18

Polyurethane Versus Rubber – why choose one over the other?

  Which to choose Polyurethane or Rubber, Suzanne Keane explains what you need to consider. A tell-tale knocking sound, an NCT failure or something just not feeling quite right in the steering and handling are all signs that your bushes could be in trouble So what are they? Where a metal chassis meets a moving part in your car a bush is required to protect the joint, reduce noise and eliminate vibration. In most vehicles these...

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Win! Powerflex Baseball Cap and Keyrings
May17

Win! Powerflex Baseball Cap and Keyrings

We have teamed up with our friends in Powerflex to giveaway a Baseball cap & some keyrings The Automated Technology Group have a wide experience of automotive suspension and chassis systems and are known the world over by the product name POWERFLEX. If you want to find out more about their products and how they can improve your suspension check out Suzanne Keane’s garage piece here or check out www.powerflex.co.uk   We...

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