Ten things to know about the all-new Nissan Qashqai
Keen to stay ahead of the competition Nissan has launched their all-new Qashqai writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Nissan’s Qashqai defined the crossover segment back in 2007. 2) 50,000 Qashqais have found a home in Ireland and over 3 million cars have been sold in Europe and 5 million globally since its launch. 3) Still unmistakably Qashqai the new version sports sharper lines and a more modern edgy look. A slightly increased...
Things you need in your car in case of snow
There is snow on the way so make sure you’re prepared writes Geraldine Herbert When the weather turns bad arming yourself with a survival pack will make a big difference if you do get stuck. Always carry the following and in severe weather ensure you have a warm winter coat, scarf, hat, gloves and warm clothes. Torch Spare batteries and bulbs Screen scraper/de-icer Jump leads Warning triangle First-aid kit Mobile phone...
How to ensure your car survives Level 5
During the current lockdown many of us are parking our cars for a prolonged period writes Geraldine Herbert A few tips to ensure your car survives the lockdown 1) Give your car a thorough clean Germs are not only likely to be lurking in footwells, air vents and armrests but recent research found that Staphylococcus was found in abundance on steering wheels and driver seats, car mats, gear stick and door handles. It is estimated that a...
How Germ Friendly is your Car?
With most drivers regularly eating and drinking in their cars is it any wonder your car could be a breeding ground for bugs and dangerous bacteria writes Geraldine Herbert We all now know how to wash our hands properly while singing Happy Birthday twice, but are we aware of the hidden dangers lurking in our cars? Here are just a few things to consider 1) So how grubby is your car? Germs are not only likely to be lurking in footwells,...
Driving in Heavy Rain and Floods
We have some driving tips for making it through heavy rain and floods writes Geraldine Herbert Drive on the highest section of the road and don’t set off if a vehicle is approaching you Leave time and space to avoid swamping other cars and don’t splash pedestrians and cyclists as you drive through water. Drive slowly and keep going once you have started – make sure you have a clear run. In a manual car, keep the...
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