Warning to female drivers to be vigilant
We have a number of steps that you should consider to ensure your safety on the road writes Geraldine Herbert The Gardai are warning female drivers travelling alone to be extra vigilant particularly when stopping on secluded roadsides. The warning comes in the wake of a number of shocking incidents in recent months which include a knife-point high-jacking and a serious assault. So how can you protect yourself? Always...
16 cars worth waiting for in 2016
From Alfa to Lamborghini, 2016 promises to be a bumper year and these are our sixteen most anticipated new models writes Geraldine Herbert Alfa Romeo Giulia The big news for Alfa Romeo in 2016 is the new Giulia, their rival to the BMW 3 series, Mercedes C-Class and Audi A4. Due here towards the end of the year it is one of the most anticipated Alfas in years. Top of the range will be the Giulia Quadrifoglio powered by a...
Car insurance costs soar by over 35% in less than two years
Comprehensive cover has spiralled in the last 18 months, so what can motorists do, asks Geraldine Herbert Car insurance is on the rise and motorists are likely, on average, to pay €300 more for a comprehensive policy this year than they did in 2014. Fraud, legal fees, lack of enforcement and regulation of the insurance industry are all being blamed for hikes of over 35% in the cost of premiums. At a time when motorists should be...
How to save on your car insurance
We have some useful tips on how to drive down your insurance costs writes Geraldine Herbert Before you buy – Research the insurance costs before you buy your vehicle then consider the year, make and model. Think about dropping Fully Comprehensive Insurance for Third Party Fire and Theft as it is normally a lot cheaper. It is not an option for everyone but certainly it is one to consider if your car is worth less than €2,000....
First Drive: Ford Mustang 5.0 litre V8
Does Ford’s long-awaited muscle car live up to expectations asks Geraldine Herbert? What is it? This is Ford’s first right-hand drive Mustang for half a century, a car that is a motoring icon unlike any other. First impressions of the new Ford Mustang? The Mustang will taunt you from your driveway, it will whisper incessantly and beg you to drive it. It is simply stunning to look at. There is a choice between a 2.3-litre...
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