5 Questions to ask before buying a car on a Personal Contract Plans (PCP)
Jun21

5 Questions to ask before buying a car on a Personal Contract Plans (PCP)

Personal Contract Plans (PCPs) work very well for some buyers but you need to be fully aware of the T & Cs writes Geraldine Herbert The idea of a PCP is simple: buyers put down a deposit or trade-in their old car, followed by monthly payments made over three years and are given a ‘guaranteed minimum future value’ (GMFV) by the dealer at the outset, which is the amount required to purchase the car outright at the end of...

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10 ways to keep children safe in and around cars
Jun16

10 ways to keep children safe in and around cars

There are some simple things we can do to help keep children safe writes Geraldine Herbert. Be Aware – All too often children are hurt or die because drivers simply didn’t see them. From schools to residential driveways and quiet back streets always be aware that children are around. Reversing – Before you back out of your driveway ensure your children are being supervised. Leaving your window wound down while reversing out of a...

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What to do if you’re first on the scene of an accident
Jun14

What to do if you’re first on the scene of an accident

Road Traffic Collisions are an unfortunate part of everyday life and those who arrive first at the scene of a crash can play an important role in various ways but would you know what to do asks Geraldine Herbert For most of us, a road traffic accident is a scenario that we are unprepared to deal with but there are a few things you can do in those first few critical moments. Remain Calm – Take two deep breaths to help you remain...

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Toyota GR Yaris
Jun11

Toyota GR Yaris

Toyota’s pocket rocket is truly in a league of its own writes Geraldine Herbert Why you will like it? It’s almost a disservice to refer to Toyota’s GR Yaris as a Yaris. To the casual eye, it may have the same instantly recognisable body shape but this is far more than a Yaris with some go-faster bits. Is it a looker? This is a Yaris crafted by Gazoo Racing, the motorsport arm of Toyota, only the door mirrors, the rear and side...

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The Grant System for Electric cars is changing
Jun03

The Grant System for Electric cars is changing

It’s the end of the road for some Electric Car grants writes Geraldine Herbert From July 1st 2021, the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI)  grant for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) will be reduced from €5,000 to €2,500. and the grant for both EVs and PHEVs will only apply to cars under €60,000. The following EV supports and grants will remain in place: • Home Charger Grant Scheme provides support towards the...

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