Asleep at the wheel – coping with tiredness behind the wheel
Driving fatigue has been found to be a bigger danger on the road than drink driving so as the evenings get brighter and thoughts turn to Summer and long journeys we have some tips for coping with tiredness behind the wheel writes Geraldine Herbert Tiredness and Driving – the Risks If you drive while tired not only are do you risk actually falling asleep at the wheel but also of being much slower to react and respond to your...
Nine things to know about Personal Contract Plans (PCP)
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) recently released their report into the use of Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) finance writes Geraldine Herbert 1) On average consumers spent almost 4½ times longer selecting the car in comparison to considering how to pay for it.An average of 9.7 hours is spent by most car buyers researching cars at home and 7.2 hours physically viewing cars. By contrast an average of only...
Jaguar E-Pace
Jaguar’s latest SUV looks the part but lacks the edge to justify the price writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? SUVs are the lifeblood of car makers as more families opt for something sportier than an estate and more substantial than a hatchback. Sales of crossovers and SUVs are expected to more than double by 2020 and they have become the go anywhere, all-conquering family transport. While none of us may actually venture off...
Nine things to know about Snowmageddon
As snow continues to fall getting out and about by car has become a lot trickier than usual writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Met Éireann has issued five weather warnings, two of which are Red Status – the highest alert meaning extremely dangerous conditions. 2) Driving in Snow will challenge even the most experienced driver so only take to the roads if completely necessary. 3) Remember even if the roads are gritted they are still...
Eight things to know about the new Volvo V60
Volvo has taken the wraps of its gorgeous new V60 Estate writes Geraldine Herbert The all new Volvo V60 was unveiled today in the driveway of a family home in Stockholm. Customers in Germany, Italy, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, UK and USA but not unfortunately Ireland can avail of a car subscription Car by Volvo – a new premium subscription alternative to buying or leasing a vehicle. The new estate is set to compete with...
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