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...
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...
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...
eFlow tags are to be withdrawn from the M1, M7/M8 and the N25
From the 31st August the barriers will no longer lift for eFlow customers at three Toll p[azas around the country, why is this happening and what can eflow customers do asks Geraldine Herbert How many toll roads are there in Ireland? There are eleven toll roads in Ireland. This includes both standard toll plazas and the barrier-free M50 toll in Dublin. Do you need different tags for each? No, the Transport Infrastructure Ireland...
Eight things to know about the new Renault Clio
Renault’s Clio has been treated to a nip and tuck and here’s what’s new writes Geraldine Herbert The 2015 Renault Clio doesn’t skimp on style, safety or practicality and now comes with a wider range of “big car” options including panoramic fixed glass sunroof, rear parking camera, hands free parking, BOSE premium sound pack, new R-link system for on board connectivity and access to downloadable apps. You’d expect great fuel economy...
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