Ten things to know about the Škoda Enyaq
May18

Ten things to know about the Škoda Enyaq

Skoda’s first all-electric SUV will be called the Enyaq writes Geraldine Herbert 1) If you’re wondering Enyaq is derived from the Irish name ‘Enya’, meaning ‘source of life’. 2) The new SUV is based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB) similar to the new Volkswagen ID.3 all-electric hatchback and shares much with the VW ID 4 and the Audi Q4 e-tron. 3) Since Skoda is...

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#Covid19 Car insurance FAQ
Apr24

#Covid19 Car insurance FAQ

A few questions regarding Motor insurance during the coronavirus crisis writes Geraldine Herbert Should I cancel my car insurance since I’m not driving? Cancelling your insurance is not a good idea and may impact on your insurance costs in the future. If you have a car parked anywhere in public, you need insurance. If on the other hand, you have a garage or somewhere safe to store the car you could declare it off the road and...

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First Drive: MINI Cooper SE
Mar03

First Drive: MINI Cooper SE

Smart, green and perfectly formed, the all new MINI Electric has arrived writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Born out of the fuel shortages of the 1950s and the onslaught of super-economical Bubble cars the first MINI rolled off the production line in 1959. Now 61 years later and in response to a crisis of a different sort MINI’s first-ever all-electric offering has been launched. Is it a looker? Based on the 3-Door Hatch, the...

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Jag yourself a Classic – Some tips for Classic Car Buying
Feb22

Jag yourself a Classic – Some tips for Classic Car Buying

If you want to drive something special then nothing beats a classic car it seems says, Geraldine Herbert A stylish classic car needn’t cost a fortune so if you fancy taking the plunge remember a little homework and patience will save you money in the long run. Here are our top ten tips for buying a vintage/classic car 1)    Set yourself a budget and consult price guides in classic car magazines to determine what you can afford...

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Five Estate Cars for a growing family
Feb17

Five Estate Cars for a growing family

The humble estate car might have been falling out of fashion since the SUV’s arrival, but it still represents the most pragmatic approach to family motoring writes Geraldine Herbert SKODA OCTAVIA COMBI It is a testament to just how good the current Octavia is, that it remains among the best selling cars despite a new model on the way. Essentially the Combi is a Golf with a bigger boot and there is class-leading amount of space...

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