8 reasons why we are paying too much for motor insurance
The high cost of motor insurance is becoming a major obstacle to car ownership writes Geraldine Herbert so why are premiums on the rise so significantly Losses made by the insurance companies – The insurance industry argues that they have been losing money on motor cover in Ireland for past number of years so the current increases are an attempt to get premiums back to a profitable rate. However, this is at best only a partial...
Which is best to buy – petrol or diesel?
Geraldine Herbert explains some of the main points to take into consideration when choosing a fuel type Deciding whether a diesel or a petrol powered car is the more economical choice for you is not a simple decision and purchase price is only one of many factors to consider. If you choose two almost identical cars, one petrol and one diesel, you are likely to pay a premium for the diesel model. For example a 5 door...
Maintaining an Old Car
Keeping a beloved old car on the road, we have some advice writes Geraldine Herbert While we may relish that new car smell the reality for most is quite different. The average car on Irish roads is now nearly nine years old, 8.94 to be precise, according to figures just published by Cartell.ie so whether you are planning on buying an old second hand car or struggling to keep on going here are some handy tips and advice. Just...
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...
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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