What to consider when moving your child to a booster seat
Is your child ready for a booster seat asks Suzanne Keane We’re inching closer to the limits on our rear-facing car seats (125cm and 25kg) so I’ve had to consider an imminent transition to the scary world of forward-facing for my almost 5-year-old. I assumed we would rear face until he started school but after a recent growth spurt, it looks like he will be moving to a booster seat sooner than I thought! So how do you know your child...
From a McLaren To a Mini- Nicole Drought to tackle Killarney Historic Rally
Nicole Drought is set to make her rally debut at the Killarney Historic Rally this weekend Having successfully tested a 600 bhp McLaren GT3 car at Silverstone just a few weeks ago, Nicole Drought moves to the other end of the spectrum this weekend as she makes her rally debut at the Killarney Historic Rally at the wheel of a Mini Cooper S. Nicole will drive the E Fox Engineers Mini for the first time this Friday, just a day...
Review: Sirona Z i-Size
Suzanne Keane tries out the Sirona Z i-Size: A flexible Car Seat for 0–4 year olds What is it? The Sirona Z i-size is the latest seat in the Cybex Z-Line. This seat rotates 360 degrees to allow for easy entry and exit, no matter what car you’re driving. The Sirona Z allows rear facing up to 18kg or 105cm (approx. 4 years old). A rear-facing car seat reduces the risk of injury in a head-on collision by more than 80% when compared to a...
Regular Car Checks
Suzanne Keane has some simple tips to keep your car running in tip-top condition with some regular car checks! Tyres It’s important to regularly check your tyre pressures – when they are cold – as proper inflation levels will ensure you have maximum contact with the road along with improving your fuel consumption. It’s also a good idea to keep an eye on the condition of your tyres – with winter...
Driving Simulation Lessons — The Next Big Thing in Motoring?
Meta: Is driving changing? Do people learn the same way? Click here to find out more. Is driving changing? Do people learn the same way? People change over time and each generation does things differently especially when it comes to learning to do certain things. You might have found in the past that some professions or hobbies were off limits due to a lack of access or an abundance of danger. Thanks to modern technology, this isn’t...
