First Drive: Renault Mégane GT
Jun25

First Drive: Renault Mégane GT

Twenty years after its launch, Renault shows off the latest version of its hatchback the Renault  Mégane GT, due here in June writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Launched in 1995, the Renault Mégane found plenty of converts to its blend of quirky styling and comfort. And even when the “shakin’ that ass” second generation gave way to the somewhat bland third version, the hatchback continued to attract buyers and was...

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Ford Mustang Fastback 5.0 V8 GT
Jun23

Ford Mustang Fastback 5.0 V8 GT

Does the right-hand drive version of the 60s icon, the Ford Mustang,  live up to its status, asks Geraldine Herbert What is it?  It is the quintessential muscle car and one of the most recognisable in the world. It has featured in a host of films, been driven by none other than Steve McQueen and become an icon of modern culture but until very recently you couldn’t actually buy a Ford Mustang in Ireland.  It has taken more than 50...

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Thinking of buying a 162 car? Check out these great deals
Jun20

Thinking of buying a 162 car? Check out these great deals

There are huge discounts to attract buyers from free servicing to 0% finance rates writes Geraldine Herbert Now is a good time to buy Alfa Romeo’s Giulietta as it is being offered with a Trade-in Allowance of up to €4,000. For premium buyers the Audi Inspiration Sales Event is taking place across Audi dealerships nationwide and BMW are offering low rate finance and low monthly payments on many new BMW models as part of their 162...

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Bangernomics – how to buy and run a used car cheaply
Jun16

Bangernomics – how to buy and run a used car cheaply

The average age of an Irish car is about 8 years old so many of us already subscribe to the principles of bangernomics writes Geraldine Herbert   What is Bangernomics? The term was coined, over 25 years ago,  by motoring journalist James Ruppert, formerly a car dealer and is the title of a well-known book. Ruppert argues that once a car is five years or older, it has already lost most of its value and is therefore close to the...

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Tips to avoid problems when buying a used car
Jun15

Tips to avoid problems when buying a used car

Buyer Beware – we look at the possible pitfalls when buying a used car include stolen vehicles, write-offs and outstanding finance, writes Geraldine Herbert From buying a stolen car to a dangerous write-off you need to be aware of the possible pitfalls when buying a used car. WRITES-OFFS: According to Motorcheck.ie there are approximately 60-70,000 cars written off in Ireland annually. Of these about half (30,000) would be what...

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