Ten things to know about Motor Tax
Earlier this week a special report on the administration and collection of motor tax was published writes Geraldine Herbert Just over €1 billion in motor tax was collected in 2015. While the number of cars being taxed has increased, revenue has actually fallen due to the lower average tax paid per car. Since 2008 the Motor tax system is based on emissions but cars bought before that are paying considerably more as tax is based on...
Motorbike racer Nicole Lynch ‘wheels in’ as Flogas Brand Ambassador
Motorbike racer Nicole Lynch from Clondalkin in Dublin is now a brand ambassador for Flogas Ireland Motorbike racer Nicole Lynch from Clondalkin in Dublin has been officially announced as a brand ambassador for Flogas Ireland and will be driving a car converted to Flogas Autogas to compete in motorcycle race meetings across Ireland this year. Nicole Lynch said, “I am so delighted to be a Brand Ambassador for Flogas Ireland and the use...
How safe is your car?
If you are thinking of buying a car be sure to find out about the car’s Euro NCAP rating writes Geraldine Herbert So what is Euro NCAP? Euro NCAP is the independent body in Europe behind new car crash safety. The European New Car Assessment Programme gives consumers information on the level of occupant protection provided by vehicles in a range of front and side crashes. New cars are assessed in four areas; Adult protection (for...
Review: Mio MiVue 688 Dash Cam
Dash cams are increasing in popularity with many looking for that extra piece of mind whilst on the roads. Hannah Gordon checks out the Mio MiVue 688 Dash cameras are enjoying a monumental rise in popularity in the last couple of years with many drivers now relying on them for crash investigation footage, myself being one of them. This rise has been down to the ‘crash for cash’ culture now littering the roads but now the driver is...
10 quick checks when buying a used car
If you are thinking about purchasing a used car here are 10 quick checks you can do writes Geraldine Herbert Tyres – Make sure there is plenty of tread left, and that the wear is even across them; and don’t forget the spare. Wheels – Check the wheels carefully for any marks or scuffs caused by kerbing. Windscreen – Ensure there are no cracks that could lead to an NCT failure. Lights – Ensure that all the lights are working and that...
