Staying safe on Two Wheels
We catch up with Nicole Lynch for the latest installment of her‘ Life on Two Wheels” column How dangerous is the sport? People always ask me is racing motorcycles not very dangerous. My usual answer is that it’s not as dangerous as playing football. I have more friends who have broken bones playing ‘safe’ sports than racing motorbikes. The importance of proper clothing Personally, I’ve never broken a bone (touch wood)...
First Drive: Renault Koleos
The sophisticated Koleos is a tempting mix of Gallic flair and Nissan X-Trail mechanicals, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The Renault Kadjar has a proved a popular alternative for those seeking a little more space than the Captur, and now the new Koleos offers even more comfort and space and completes its trio of SUVs. The Koleos is based on the Nissan X-Trail, although you’d be forgiven for not spotting the influence as...
Five things the government could be doing to tackle the cost of motor insurance premiums
Despite two government reports into the cost of motor insurance premiums continue to rise writes Geraldine Herbert According to the CSO motor premiums were 2.6% lower in April compared with a year earlier while CSO figures in May reflected an 8.6% decrease in Motor Premium compared to May 2016. But it seems many motorists are still experiencing an increase when renewing. We recently asked people to get in touch with their current...
WIN Armor All Shield Wax for the perfect shine
Now that the sun is out, well almost, there’s no excuse for not getting out there with a bucket and sponge to give your car some TLC Every car deserves the champion of car waxes! Armor All Shield Wax will ensure a car sparkles and prevents dirt and grime from sticking, helping it stay clean for longer. Applying just one layer of this easy-to-use wax adds a protective coating which helps to maintain protection, and give a...
How to import a used car from the UK
Importing a car from the UK can mean serious savings if you do your research. Laura Keane guides you through some easy steps Even with extortionate VRT fees here you can often pick up a really good bargain up north or across the pond. If you haven’t done it before it can all seem a bit daunting, but it need not be if you do your research and are well prepared. Here are my tips to importing a car: Log onto the VRT website and...
