What You Should Know Before Buying A Used Mercedes Benz
So you want to splurge for a Merc? Your best defense against buying a money pit machine is intelligence. It takes time and work to find the right Mercedes which will stay with you for a long time. Don’t buy a Mercedes only because the seller wants to sell it for a dream price. You have to determine if the car is being repaired, check the background of the vehicle and do a good inspection on the car, among other things. There are...
E-bikes: yay or nay?
It appears that the era of the e-bike has firmly landed around the world, but are you ready to make the change? Read on for our in-depth guide to e-bikes in Ireland to see whether an electronic bicycle would be a yay or nay for you! What is an e-bike? An e-bike has a similar frame to a traditional one but it features an inbuilt electronic motor and battery pack. The motor will provide you with assistance up to 25km per hour. By law,...
Podium finish and two fastest laps for Alyx Coby at Championship opener
13 year old Alyx Coby makes a good start to the 2018 championship The 2018 Motorsport Ireland Karting Championship got under way at Whiteriver Park in Co. Louth last weekend. Taking to the grid for her sixth season in the Championship was 13-year- old Alyx Coby, from Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Now in her third year in the IAME X30 Junior class, which caters for drivers aged 11-16, Alyx has set her sights on improving on last year’s...
Don’t be a victim of Car theft
Minimize your chances of being a victim of car theft with these simple and basic tips writes Geraldine Herbert Parking When parking your car ensure you park in a well lit area, beside other cars, where all-round visibility is good and have your keys out and ready when returning. Lock it Never leave a car unlocked for even a minute while going into a shop, also ensure your windows are also locked and don’t leave valuables...
A new Emergency call system to be installed on all new cars
From March 31st all new models of cars and vans sold in the EU will have to be equipped with the new eCall life-saving system writes Geraldine Herbert The 60 minutes following a crash are vital time for road traffic victims. Known as the “golden hour” your chances of survival increases dramatically if trained professionals can treat you within this time period. What is E-call? An new Automatic Emergency Call (eCall) which can...
