Government is considering increasing the price of diesel
Aug09

Government is considering increasing the price of diesel

Amid health concerns the Government is considering raising the excise duty and therefore the price of diesel writes Geraldine Herbert What are the health concerns of diesel? The high number of diesel vehicles, particularly in cities, is giving rise to health concerns due to health implications of higher NOX (nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide), sulphur oxide and particle matter emissions associated with these vehicles. The World Health...

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First drive: Renault Clio
Aug08

First drive: Renault Clio

The refreshed Renault Clio is smarter looking and comes with extra technology and new frugal engines writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The Clio is one of the world’s most successful cars, an impressive 13 million have been sold since it first drove off with the European Car of the Year award in 1991. The current fourth-generation range was launched in 2012. First impressions of the new Renault Clio? Time has been good to the...

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Holiday Car Hire – 10 Money Saving Tips
Aug03

Holiday Car Hire – 10 Money Saving Tips

Planning to hire a car for your holiday abroad? We have ten money saving tips Try and book car hire before you leave but remember prices quoted online often include only the basics        Read the small print – Know what is covered by your insurance and what is left out. It’s also vital to know the excess amount that could be charged to your credit card in case of an accident or damage. Opting for a small car because it is...

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First Drive: Kia Niro
Jul26

First Drive: Kia Niro

The new hybrid Niro makes a very interesting and economical addition to the Kia line-up, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Kia’s latest model, Niro, aims to stay ahead of the curve as the Korean Car maker’s first hybrid and all-new compact crossover. Sharing the same underpinnings as the new Hyundai Ioniq, the Niro sits between the Sportage and the Cee’d hatchback in the Kia line-up. While Hyundai will sell...

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The inside track for women on how to get the best deal on a car
Jul24

The inside track for women on how to get the best deal on a car

From research to asking the right questions Geraldine Herbert steers you in the right direction for sealing the deal, starting with the No1 rule – leave the man at home We women have a reputation for our love of shopping. For men shopping is a chore, whereas we like to stroll through clothing collections and detour through the designer shoe department; in short, men buy, women shop. Yet when it comes to buying a new car many...

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