Six things to know about the new Honda Civic
Jan12

Six things to know about the new Honda Civic

Honda has revealed details about the 2017 Honda Civic due here in March writes Geraldine Herbert Not your bland hatchback, we love the sharper angular lines that make it more athletic and elegant Unveiled at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, the tenth generation Civic has been the largest, single model development programme in the company’s history. Lower, longer and wider than any of it’s predecessors it promises to be spacious inside...

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Renault Ireland continues its support of women’s cancer charity
Jan10

Renault Ireland continues its support of women’s cancer charity

Renault Ireland is continuing to support of the charity Look Good Feel Better Ireland, with the supply of a Renault Twingo for a second year. Look Good Feel Better Ireland is a non-medical, brand neutral, free service that supports women with the visible side effects during their cancer treatment by providing free practical advice in workshops, which are facilitated by professional beauty and hair advisors in hospitals across Ireland....

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New Year,  New Car?
Jan05

New Year, New Car?

There may be plenty of bargains out there for a new car but if you’re happy with what you have why change? Just a little elbow grease can make it feel brand new writes Suzanne Keane   1. Interior Scrub your carpets, treat any stains and make sure to sort out any nasty smells. Make sure the plastic/vinyl is gleaming and if your seats have any tears or scuffs or if the foam has faded check out your local scrapyard or eBay for a new...

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Ford Edge
Jan04

Ford Edge

Does Ford’s new Large SUV have an enough of an edge over rivals to justify its price tag asks Suzanne Keane What is it? The Ford Edge may have been on sale across the Atlantic for a number of years but has now been reconfigured for the European market as part of Ford’s SUV expansion plan and arrived here last July. Who is it aimed at? The Edge is designed for those looking for a large SUV with sporty styling and road presence....

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Flat Battery Tuesday
Jan02

Flat Battery Tuesday

 Suzanne Keane has some tips  to prepare for post-Christmas “flat battery” Tuesday! According to figures from Allianz Global Assistance Ireland for 2016, they received a 30% increase in flat battery call-outs on the first day back to work in January 2016. Figures also show an increase in calls for flat tyres and clutch faults on that day breakdown, followed by electrical faults and alternator problems   If it happens to you...

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