What’s in store for the Motorist in Budget 2022?
Oct06

What’s in store for the Motorist in Budget 2022?

Budget 2022 could see drivers face higher car prices and fuel prices writes Geraldine Herbert Fuel prices Excise Gap between Petrol and Diesel – Currently excise on petrol is 11.6 cents higher per litre than diesel. The lower excise on diesel was originally conceived as a support to businesses reliant on diesel as fuel, but the gap in taxes paid between petrol and diesel has also substantially increased the number of diesel cars...

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Five things you need to know about Tyre Care #TyreSafetyDay
Oct04

Five things you need to know about Tyre Care #TyreSafetyDay

No matter how good your car is the level of grip you have on the road is determined only by the quality of your tyres so we have some tyre tips writes Geraldine Herbert Set a date – Mark a date on the calendar which is the day you check your tyre pressure once each month. All you need is a pressure gauge and if you don’t have one, most service stations do. You will find the correct pressure for your car in the owner’s handbook,...

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How old are my tyres? #TyreSafetyDay
Oct04

How old are my tyres? #TyreSafetyDay

Regardless of the mileage you do tyres wear and deteriorate with age writes Geraldine Herbert Ever wondered how old your tyres are? Most people are not aware of how old their tyres or and whether or not they need to be changed. So how do you determine how old your tyre is? On the side wall there will be a four digit number eg 2412  – The first two digits of the code represent the week of production during the year (from 1 to 52)...

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Five ways to cut the cost of running a car
Sep28

Five ways to cut the cost of running a car

From smart parking to reducing your insurance premium, we have some tips to make driving a more economical option writes Geraldine Herbert Owning a car is expensive, from the initial purchase price to keeping it on the road so for motorists feeling the pinch, here are a few ways to keep running costs down. Look after your car Cost-cutting on maintenance is a false economy and will cost you more money in the long run. Regular checks on...

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Lexus UX 300e
Sep07

Lexus UX 300e

We get behind the wheel of Lexus’s first all-electric vehicle writes Geraldine Herbert What’s new? The Lexus UX 300e marks a first for the Japanese carmaker, a small crossover that runs entirely on battery power and is a blueprint for what’s to come. Lexus plans to launch 20 all-new or redesigned models over the next five years, including battery-electric, plugin hybrid electric and hybrid. Is it a looker? In a segment...

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