Choosing a family car
Family life throws a lot at a car these days so choosing the best one for the job is not easy writes Geraldine Herbert With safety ratings, storage, space and practicality to consider,choosing a family car can be a difficult and daunting task. Before you make any decision always consider running costs along with the initial purchase price – It’s important to work out an estimate of fuel consumption along with motor tax, insurance and...
Life in the Fast lane – Our Guide to Track Days
Laura Keane shifts into high gear and shares some tips on getting the most out of Track Days Track days, for me, are one of the most exciting things to do in the world, and when you do your first one – you’ll be bitten by the bug and after that, it becomes an addiction. There are mainly three different track days you can do in Ireland (providing you have a full licence) Open/Public days – anyone can enter with...
Reasons to Get Your Next Car on Finance
A finance deal allows you to spread the payment over a pre-agreed term and this can make it much easier to manage financially Buying a car outright with cash can be beneficial for several reasons, but it is also not suitable for a large percentage of motorists as it can cost so much. Not many can afford to pay the full price for a vehicle upfront, but a finance deal allows you to spread the payment over a pre-agreed term and this can...
Gift Ideas for the Cyclist in Your Life
If you love to ride, you likely understand that cycling is pretty much a whole lifestyle choice. From what you eat, to how you dress, to where you plan to go on your holidays is probably all informed by how well it gels with your need to ride. So naturally, when it comes to picking out the perfect gift for those who love their bike above all else, it makes sense to think along a certain line. Here are some tips for picking out the...
What you should do if your car gets recalled
As the number of recalls continue to rise what does it mean for you asks Geraldine Herbert With close to 150,000 cars recalled in Ireland in any year, the chances are at some stage, if you are the owner of a car, that it will be recalled. From toys to seat belts, vehicle and other product recalls occur monthly and continue to be a fact of life. For the most part, recalls go unreported because they’re minor and relatively...
