Family cars from €20,000 – €30,000
For the vast majority of families this price bracket is the one they are shopping in and offers the best choice in the market writes Geraldine Herbert Volkswagen Golf The appeal of Volkswagen’s Golf has always been broad. Whether a small family or single driver the Golf offers everything most motorists will ever need and we have been happily buying them in droves since the mid seventies. The Mk7 Golf is a much sharper...
Family cars from €10,000 – €20,000
There is a lot of choice here given the size of the budget in this category and something to suit both small and large families writes Geraldine Herbert Ford Fiesta With smart styling and the option of five doors the Fiesta is a perennial favourite among small families. Fuel economy and CO2 emissions have been reduced thanks to the addition of some advanced engines and Fiesta buyers can now choose between a 1.0 and 1.25 litre...
Find the perfect family car from bargain buys at €10,000 to €50,000
Find the perfect family car to suit your budget writes Geraldine Herbert Buying a family car can be a difficult and daunting task; from the practical considerations such as family size, type of driving, safety and fuel economy, to kerb appeal and driving dynamics. And then there is the issue of finance do you go along to the credit union, take out a bank loan or opt for a personal contract plan at the local dealership? To aid...
What will Brexit mean for the Irish Car Market
What impact is Brexit likely to have on the Irish car market asks Geraldine Herbert The decision by 52% of the UK to leave the EU has a huge impact on the Irish economy, not least on the car market. While it will take time for the full consequences to be determined already analysts are warning that as sterling continues to weaken against the Euro by an estimated 15-25% the impact will be an influx of UK vehicles being imported into...
Demise of the Scandinavian giant is one Saab story in automotive history
The Saab car brand may be no more but the enduring appeal remains writes Geraldine Herbert When Saab filed for bankruptcy in 2011, Victor Muller, the Dutch entrepreneur who had rescued the company from General Motors’ attempt to close it two years previously described it as “the blackest day in my career and the blackest day in the history of Saab’. Despite finding a buyer, it was GM that finally forced Muller to end his...
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