10 driving habits that are costing you money
Feb16

10 driving habits that are costing you money

Habits may be hard to break but if they are costing you money it’s time for a rethink writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Driving in the wrong gear – To drive more efficiently don’t rev the engine and change up into a higher gear as soon as it is possible, correct use of gears can save you up to 15% of your fuel bill. 2) Ignoring warning lights – While many drivers don’t understand the most common dashboard warnings remember they...

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Five Romantic Cars for Valentine’s day
Feb10

Five Romantic Cars for Valentine’s day

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner so here are five cars to help bring out your romantic side writes Geraldine Herbert It is that time of the year again and love is in the air. We reckon at wheelsforwomen nothing says “be mine” more than a romantic car so whether you are off for a weekend escape or a first date, here are our 5 cars of choice to sweep your valentine off their feet.   #1 Mazda MX-5 Jump in and drop the top,...

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5 signs that it’s time to change your car
Jan17

5 signs that it’s time to change your car

    Here are five signs that it’s probably time to replace your car writes Geraldine Herbert There are many ways to justify changing your car but sometimes it is not simply a choice rather there comes a point when your long-suffering vehicle just can’t be expected to go on 1. Your mechanic knows you by name – Costly repairs are the first sign that you may need a new set of wheels. Generally, if your monthly car...

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Nissan Ariya EV Evolve​
Jan13

Nissan Ariya EV Evolve​

Nissan invented the crossover and was an electric car pioneer so can its eagerly awaited all-electric incarnation, the Ariya, live up to expectations writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? More than 15 years ago, the carmaker Nissan replaced its humble Almera hatchback with the Qashqai, a car that would prove to be a phenomenal sales success and spawn a host of rivals. Research by Nissan had revealed how motorists didn’t like the poor...

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Euro NCAP announces best in class awards for 2022
Jan11

Euro NCAP announces best in class awards for 2022

The Euro NCAP announces best in class awards for 2022  the safety organisation’s busiest-ever year. These are the cars that achieved the highest overall scores, based on their results for Adult Occupant Protection, Child Occupant Protection, Vulnerable User Protection and Safety Assist technologies. For the very first time, this list includes two cars from Tesla and two Chinese newcomers to the European market. These results underline...

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