How to ensure your car runs well in winter
A few simple checks can minimise the risk of a breakdown in the colder months, writes Geraldine Herbert Unlike our UK neighbours, we tend to escape any real blast of winter and get off rather lightly. As a result this makes us even more vulnerable to sudden extreme changes in temperature. Come the snow and ice and we slide, slither and bump our way around and very often our cars are as unprepared for winter as we are. A properly...
Opel Astra 1.0 Turbo 105PS
Sharper, stylish, smarter, rivals will now have to watch out for the Opel Astra in their rear-view mirror, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The new-generation Astra is a key model for Opel, but despite the company’s best efforts through the three-decade lifespan of this car, the Astra has always been a contender but never quite class-leading. Who is it aimed at? Designed to steal sales away from the Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf...
Your guide to buying winter wheels
As the temperature drops the lure of a good set of winter wheels is very appealing but how do you choose the best option for you asks Geraldine Herbert It seems even the most ardent city dweller occasionally yearns for a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) given the pace of sales over the past few years. There was a time when the choice of a 4×4 was simple but now there is a bewildering range to choose from and car makers have...
Caught on camera – Investing in a dash cam could save you thousands in a crash
As more stupid and careless acts on our roads are captured on Dash Cams do they contribute to safer roads asks Geraldine Herbert? Sales of dashboard-mounted cameras are nearly doubling each year as the technology is now cheap to obtain and easy to install. Rarely a week passes without us being treated to yet another viral video record of what’s happening on the road, particularly from Eastern Europe or Russia where high levels of...
Shop around as some great deals are offered on 161
Car manufacturers are also offering huge discounts to attract buyers into their showrooms. From fuel vouchers to free servicing, it’s enough to make the end of the year a truly festive season for new car buyers writes Geraldine Herbert BMW are offering complimentary leather on all 1 series and 3 series registered up to the end of March 2016 this represents a saving of €1,603 and €1,958 respectively. The French car maker Citroen ...
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